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USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber prediction, pick, start time for UFC 318
Michael Johnson and Daniel Zellhuber meet Saturday in the main card opener of UFC 318 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 4-2 UFC main cards, 2025: 68-50-1 Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 preview Johnson (23-19 MMA, 15-15 UFC) has been around the UFC since Season 12 of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2010. In this fight, he'll look to stay above .500 for his UFC run, while extending his winning streak to three. "The Menace" enters on the heels of a unanimous decision win over Darrius Flowers and a knockout of Ottman Azaitar. ... Zellhuber (15-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will aim to rebound from a tough split decision loss against Esteban Ribovics at UFC 306. The result snapped a three-fight streak that included wins over Lando Vannata, Christos Giagos and Francisco Prado. Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 expert pick, prediction Kicking off the paid portion of the card is a crossroads fight at lightweight between the UFC veteran Michael Johnson and the up-and-coming Daniel Zellhuber. Although I can appreciate the matchmakers sticking to Joe Silva's tried and true method of booking lightweight main-card openers, this fight could end up being more tepid than some suspect with Johnson being the first notable southpaw of Zellhuber's career. Despite both fighters often finding themselves in exciting fights, I'm curious how the open-stance nature of the matchup will affect Zellhuber's reliance on his jab. Luckily for Zellhuber, he appears to be a fairly dynamic striker and works under Xtreme Couture MMA's Eric Nicksick – who I suspect will have the Mexican fighter well-prepared for this weekend. Johnson used to be one of my favorite underdogs to wager on back in the day, but it's become harder and harder to back the original "Blackzilian" in recent years due to his propensity to fall apart down the stretch. The pick is Zellhuber by unanimous decision. Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 odds The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Mexican fighter, listing Zellhuber -650 and Johnson +475 via FanDuel. Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 start time, how to watch As the main card opener, Johnson and Zellhuber are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:10 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts live on ESPN and ESPN+.
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I love it' – Luke Littler, 18, reacts to Dennis Priestley spat and admits ‘people think I'm actually biting'
LUKE LITTLER insists he was having 'banter' with Dennis Priestley after he hit back at the darts legend for suggesting he does not deserve his MBE. Two-times world champion 2 Luke Littler has lifted the lid on his spat with Dennis Priestley Credit: Rex 2 The darts icon was critical of Littler's shortcomings at the World Cup Credit: Getty 'The Menace' also said that neither player had Teen sensational He said: 'Don't deserve an MBE but done more in 12 months than he ever did…That's what I would say anyway.' READ MORE IN DARTS He revealed: 'People probably see it as like, I'm actually biting, but I just look at it as a bit of banter. 'I love it. If I see something, then I will just comment on it.' The World No.2 admits his aim is to win a game at the World Matchplay after a first-round exit to Michael van Gerwen last year. Warrington ace Littler takes on Ryan Searle at the Winter Gardens as he looks to build on a remarkable 2025 season that's already seen him lift the World Championship, UK Open, and Belgian Open titles. Most read in Darts BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS He added: 'I'm looking forward to it and hopefully I can get my first win there. It was obviously a whole new experience. 'Obviously I've been there as a fan two or three years ago watching and supporting Nathan Aspinall. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries BOOED by German crowd on day they got their MBEs but fans love their 's---house' walk-on 'But the occasion, obviously how warm it is, it's like that near enough every year. 'So that's something you've got to get really used to. 'And obviously the opposition was Michael on debut, which was unfortunate. 'But hopefully I can, like I said, get a win.'
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Chase star Darragh Ennis sets tricky 'real name' quiz that most can't solve
The Chase star Darragh Ennis has left people baffled after setting a fiendishly difficult 'real names' quiz on social media, as many struggle to get every answer correct You'll need to have a sharp mind to beat this quiz set by The Chase star Darragh Ennis. The 44-year-old neuroscientist and professional quizzer is most known for his role as The Menace on the ITV quiz show, where he is tasked with preventing contestants from being able to take home huge prize money by answering questions quicker than they can. However, in his spare time, Darragh regularly challenges the public to quizzes of his own on his social media accounts. These brainteasers are usually comprised of five questions, and while some are themed around specific franchises like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, others are more general knowledge based. One recent quiz set by The Menace was on "real names", and he claimed that most people wouldn't be able to get a perfect score. So if you think you've got what it takes, why not give it a go? Darragh started by explaining how the quiz would work. He would give the real name of a famous person who uses a stage name, and your job is to work out what name they're "better known by". He added: "I bet you can't get all five." Questions Which actor, who was born in 1951, had the real name Michael Douglas? Which Welsh singer, also born in 1951, was originally named Gaynor Sullivan? Which rapper's real name is Calvin Broadus Jr? Which American President was born Leslie Lynch King Jr? Which American singer's real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant? Take some time to read through the questions and think about your answers before you scroll down to see how many you got right. There's no time limit on this one, so take as long as you need. We won't be giving you any hints this time, but we can tell you that the first question is not a trick. The actor changed their name because the Michael Douglas we know was already a famous actor. Once you think you've got all the answers, check them against the correct ones below! Answers Michael Keaton Bonnie Tyler Snoop Dogg Gerald Ford Lana Del Rey Commenters on the video were mixed. Some said they found the quiz easy, and many others said they "couldn't answer any correctly" because they found it too hard. One person said: "I didn't know the answer to any of those!" Another added: "Blimey, I am hopeless at this. I only had a guess on the second one, and even that was wrong. I thought Shirley Bassey." Of the several people who managed to get four answers correct, the US President question tripped them up the most. Several said they had no idea who Gerald Ford was, let alone what his birth name was.
Irish Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
The Chase's Darragh Ennis challenges Harry Potter fans to ace 'impossible' quiz
Think you're a wizard at Harry Potter trivia? The Chase's very own Darragh Ennis, aka The Menace, has conjured up a quiz to put your fandom to the ultimate test. When he's not on ITV stumping contestants with his encyclopaedic knowledge, The Menace is dishing out challenges on TikTok for muggles and wizards alike. Recently, Dublin-native Darragh whipped up a batch of fiendishly difficult Harry Potter questions, claiming they'd be "impossible" to nail for all but the most devoted fans. Darragh's latest TikTok teaser throws down the gauntlet with five Potter-centric posers, each more bewitching than the last. He's thrown down the gauntlet, asserting that "most" won't crack all five, while allowing that hardcore "mega-fans" might just flaunt their magical prowess by smashing the challenge, reports the Mirror. The five questions Darragh posed are:. For the first question, Darragh said won't be accepting vague answers; he expects both the street name and house number for full marks He even slipped in a clue for the fourth question, reminding us that A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration pops up on Harry's first-year book list, something he would've snagged during his Diagon Alley spree with Hagrid. Think you've sussed out all five brain-teasers? Hold on if you're still mulling them over, because we're about to reveal the answers. Revealing the solutions in his latest video, Darragh shared: The Chase star highlighted that figuring out Emeric Switch as the correct response for the book author question was notably "tough" and tipped his hat to those who got it right. He further explained that Professor Snape's non-Hogwarts abode is on Spinners End, which he described as a particularly obscure detail. The reactions to the quiz were mixed among viewers, with some flexing their trivia muscles, claiming the challenge was "so easy", while others admitted defeat, finding themselves flummoxed by the trickier queries. One viewer boasted: "I got 4/5. Who remembers the authors of random textbooks?" Meanwhile, another proud Potterhead revealed: "Every time I reread the books, I make sure I know who wrote every one of Harry's set books, just in case they come up in trivia, and it finally did!".
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Luke Humphries hits back at savage darts legend who ripped into World Cup flop
Cool Hand takes issue with harsh remarks of ex-hero Dennis Priestley Disappointed Luke Humphries has fired back at Dennis Priestley after the savage criticism launched out to him and Luke Littler by the darts legend. Cool Hand has responded to strong statements from the former World Darts Champion who hammered the England pair after their nightmare World Cup exit. Priestley didn't mince his words this week as he said they had let their country down and also stated Humphries and Littler were not yet deserving of the MBE honours which were handed to them on the even of the Frankfurt flop by The King. Littler was first to bite back with a post on social-media being noted only for a short time on Thursday before disappearing. However, Humphries has now used his X account to say: 'Disappointing to hear a top former pro who I admired say such a damaging thing to me and Luke. I didn't let my country down last year tho did I? One bad game for us and we will back next year to go again. Let's move on now.' Priestley roasted the pair after it emerged from rival Gerwyn Price that the duo had not sat together or practised as a pair in Germany. He said: 'Luke Littler and Luke Humphries let their country down at the World Cup of Darts, from what we've heard they weren't sitting together or practising together. 'When I was playing in pairs with Phil Taylor we practised together and sat together, we played all over the world and I only remember us getting beaten once. 'If you go on and win the tournament without practising then it doesn't matter, but when you go out without winning a game as the big favourites, it's not a good look. 'Having said that, I think they will learn from the experience and come back stronger. Don't be surprised to see them lifting the trophy next year.' Priestley also made it clear that he did not feel the the pair deserve such recognition from The King at this stage of heir careers. Humphries and Littler were both handed an honour from the Birthday List prior to their shocking loss to the hosts in Germany and The Menace added: 'To be brutally honest, I don't think either Luke Littler or Luke Humphries have done enough to earn their MBEs just yet. I think in time they could've done enough to warrant it but it feels very early, they have both won one World Championship each and are still young in their careers. 'Littler has been recognised for raising the popularity of darts which is great, but he can still do so much more. If he is getting an MBE this soon then you'd have to think he is on the right path to a knighthood, nothing would surprise me now.'
