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Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Morally repugnant': Opposition spars with Labor in bare-knuckle boxing push
A row over a push for a bare-knuckle boxing event in WA ended in a full-blown shouting match during Question Time on Thursday as the opposition urged the government to step in and stop what it called a 'morally reprehensible' sport. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, partially owned by former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Conor McGregor, has announced plans to bring a boxing event to RAC Arena on July 19, with the Combat Sports Commission confirming it had received a request. The WA government has distanced itself from the planned event but former sports minister David Templeman opened the door to it in February, amending regulations to recognise BKFC as a sanctioning body. According to BKFC rules fighters may only punch each other with unimpeded knuckles throughout five two-minute rounds. The opposition ramped up attacks on Thursday with shadow sports minister Peter Rundle asking whether Premier Roger Cook would 'show some leadership to prevent this morally repugnant event.' Loading Cook said it was 'not his cup of tea' but that the state was not providing any financial assistance to BKFC and that he trusted the Combat Sports Commission to provide advice on how the event could run safely. 'I can appreciate that, to the layperson, this sounds like people just getting in a ring and having a go. It is not,' he said. 'It is not my cup of tea, but the Combat Sports Commission has provided preliminary advice that anything of this nature requires at least two medical practitioners and requires the participants to be experienced and knowledgeable of the particular discipline.'
The Age
a day ago
- Politics
- The Age
‘Morally repugnant': Opposition spars with Labor in bare-knuckle boxing push
A row over a push for a bare-knuckle boxing event in WA ended in a full-blown shouting match during Question Time on Thursday as the opposition urged the government to step in and stop what it called a 'morally reprehensible' sport. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, partially owned by former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Conor McGregor, has announced plans to bring a boxing event to RAC Arena on July 19, with the Combat Sports Commission confirming it had received a request. The WA government has distanced itself from the planned event but former sports minister David Templeman opened the door to it in February, amending regulations to recognise BKFC as a sanctioning body. According to BKFC rules fighters may only punch each other with unimpeded knuckles throughout five two-minute rounds. The opposition ramped up attacks on Thursday with shadow sports minister Peter Rundle asking whether Premier Roger Cook would 'show some leadership to prevent this morally repugnant event.' Loading Cook said it was 'not his cup of tea' but that the state was not providing any financial assistance to BKFC and that he trusted the Combat Sports Commission to provide advice on how the event could run safely. 'I can appreciate that, to the layperson, this sounds like people just getting in a ring and having a go. It is not,' he said. 'It is not my cup of tea, but the Combat Sports Commission has provided preliminary advice that anything of this nature requires at least two medical practitioners and requires the participants to be experienced and knowledgeable of the particular discipline.'
Extra.ie
a day ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
Conor McGregor 'in talks to acquire OnlyFans'
Conor McGregor has seemingly confirmed he's in talks to buy OnlyFans. The MMA fighter has alluded to the fact in a recent social media post, expressing his interest in acquiring the subscription-based content platform OnlyFans, which is popular among sex workers and influencers. Reuters claims owner Fenix International Ltd are in talks to offload the company, with it being valued at an estimated €7billion. Conor McGregor has seemingly confirmed he's in talks to buy OnlyFans. Pic: ANL/REX/Shutterstock The UFC fighter subsequently shared a news story about the potential sale on Instagram, commenting: 'I'm in serious talks to buy this.' While no official sources have confirmed McGregor's interest, it has been made known that talks with an investor group have been ongoing since March. The platform was purchased by Leonid Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American entrepreneur, back in 2018 from a UK-based family. The MMA fighter has alluded to the fact in a recent social media post, expressing his interest in acquiring the subscription-based content platform OnlyFans, which is popular among sex workers and influencers. Pic: Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The New York Post has since reported that sole shareholder Radvinsky has struggled to sell OnlyFans due to its 'X-rated business model.' 'You're looking to find billionaires and trying to sell it as not an adult content company but just a platform like X that allows adult content,' a source revealed. 'But I think most people right now view OnlyFans as an adult content company.' Forbes estimates McGregor's current net worth to be around €38m, with the Irish fighter moving more into the business realm with each passing year. The Dubliner has not fought in the UFC himself in almost four years since his leg break against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Nate Diaz Names Four Opponents For Potential UFC Return
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Nate Diaz is seen in the corner of Kron Gracie during the UFC 310 ... More event at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) The last time Nate Diaz fought under the UFC banner was in September 2022, when he scored a submission win over Tony Ferguson in a fight that came to be when his initial opponent, Khamzat Chimaev, came in overweight for their main event welterweight matchup. The matchup at UFC 279 was the final fight on Diaz's UFC contract. The now 40-year-old Diaz seems interested in making a return to the UFC in 2025. "I plan on going back to UFC," Diaz said on "The HJR Podcast." "If they'll have me, I would like to go back and (expletive) whoop someone's ass there. I'm not fighting at (155 pounds), though. Right now I'm not fighting in there because there's nobody to fight really. It's kind of slow rolling. I don't really have a name in mind right now in the UFC. That's why I'm not there right now." Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC) has not competed in MMA since his win over Ferguson. Instead, he picked up a 1-1 record in boxing during his time away from the Octagon, losing a decision to Jake Paul in 2023 and then beating former UFC opponent Jorge Masvidal by decision in 2024. As for who Diaz could face if he makes a UFC return, the one-time UFC lightweight title challenger said that a trilogy fight against Conor McGregor would be on the table. "Whenever he's back, I'm sure we're going to fight," Diaz said of the man he went 1-1 against. "Me and him for sure got unfinished (business). Got to happen." In the first Diaz vs. McGregor matchup, the Stockton, California competitor scored a second-round submission upset over his Irish opponent at UFC 196 in March 2016. The two then met in a rematch at UFC 202 in August 2016, with McGregor picking up a majority decision win in that matchup. Both Diaz vs. McGregor meetings won "Fight of the Night" bonuses. As for other potential opponents, Diaz expressed interest in facing former UFC featherweight champions Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria. "Those are the guys right there who I would want to fight, like Max Holloway," Diaz said. "I would like to fight the other guy who's really good too, Topuria. He's really good, but he's smaller than me. I'm done with 155. I'm cool off that. It always was (a hard weight cut). When I was 18, it was hard. I'm staying at '70. I'll fight at 185, too." Not long after speaking about McGregor, Holloway, and Topuria, Diaz uploaded a video to his YouTube page where he said he would be willing to face former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. I'll fight Belal's ass," Nate Diaz said while watching Muhammad lose his title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. "I think I'd beat the (expletive) out of Belal Muhammad." UFC CEO Dana White has not spoken about a potential Diaz return to the promotion, but Diaz seemed to fight out his contract on good terms with White and the promotion. "I always joke around about dealing with the Diaz Brothers. These two, you see it now. They're two iconic fighters that20 years from now everybody will remember and talk about. This will always be Nate's house. Nate grew up here," White said in 2023. "He came up on 'The Ultimate Fighter.' He fought some of the biggest fights ever here. We love the kid. I don't know about fighting in the future, but this is always going to be his house. We'll see."
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
1win Delivers Major Fan Moment with McLaren Giveaway at BKFC Dubai
NEW DELHI, INDIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2025 - 1win, the official Giveaway Partner of the 71 and 72 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), turned spectacular octagon fights into an unforgettable experience for a fan from India. The winner of the 1winSport raffle went back home with the keys to a brand-new a partner of one of the most high-profile championships and a brand that caters to its audiences, 1win chose to raffle off a luxury supercar among BKFC guests. It was a gesture of deep respect for the sport's fanbase, many of whom had arrived from Asia and the Middle East to see the show. The shining McLaren from 1win stood proudly at the BKFC venue, setting an exquisite tone for the in the McLaren raffle by 1win was simple. To qualify for the giveaway, BKFC guests only had to scan a QR code and fill out a form, complying with the terms and conditions. The draw was streamed live on the 1winSport YouTube channel, attracting nearly 500 entries. The eventual winner , a man originally from India, could hardly believe his luck as he had come to enjoy the fights:His reactions reflect the very spirit of the campaign—more than a giveaway but a moment of real impact, made possible by 1win's thoughtful approach to connecting with the fights, the celebrations continued with a bonus surprise for its loyal followers: 1win gave away a T-shirt signed exclusively by MMA legend Conor McGregor.1win's presence at BKFC 71 and 72 reflects a deep and growing bond with the world of combat sports. In line with this commitment, 1win recently welcomed Canelo Álvarez, the undisputed super middleweight world champion, as its Global Brand Ambassador. This partnership reflects 1win's respect for discipline, resilience, and excellence—values shared by martial arts communities across the #1win #Boxing #CombatSport #MartialArts The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About 1win Operating across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, 1win offers multiple services adapted to regional audiences. 2024-2025, 1win partnered with cricket legend David Warner, actor Johnny Sins, and Mexican professional boxer Canelo Álvarez as brand ambassadors.
