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News.com.au
a day ago
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- News.com.au
Fighter knocked out cold in sickening UFC powerbomb
MMA commentators have been left in shock as Toshiomi Kazama was knocked out cold at UFC Vegas 109 on Sunday. The 28-year-old was the victim of a sickening 'power bomb' knockout during the first round of his fight against bantamweight Elijah Smith. Smith executed a textbook triangle hold defence before lifting Kazama into the air and slamming him back onto the Octagon floor. With his hands locked up, Kazama was defenceless as Smith bounced his head off the UFC Apex surface. Smith then finished it off with a right hand punch that again smashed Kazama's head into the floor. Kazama immediately went unconscious and medical staff rushed into the Octagon to treat him. You can watch the devastating KO in the video player above. Kazama stayed down on the ground for several minutes before he eventually started moving and he was immediately taken to a local Las Vegas hospital for treatment. In an extraordinary update, Dr. Jeff Davidson said Kazama underwent a CT scan, but has been cleared of any serious injury. According to the UFC broadcast, he is expected to be released from the hospital and will return home with no further treatment required. It was a much more enjoyable card for Aussie Steve Erceg. The flyweight fighter was dominant in winning via a unanimous judges decision in his fight against Ode Osbourne. The Aussie was awarded the fight by the judges (29-28 x 3). 'I had his back in the second (round) ... I mean, I thought I won,' Erceg told the ESPN broadcast post-fight. 'All I was thinking was 'man, you're tough as, people get dropped all the time'. It's about how you finish, and I wanted to make a statement about how tough I am.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Elijah Smith knocks out Toshiomi Kazama unconscious with brutal powerbomb at UFC Vegas 109
Elijah Smith knocks out Toshiomi Kazama unconscious with brutal powerbomb at UFC Vegas 109 (Image via Getty) Elijah Smith may have just delivered the Knockout of the Year . Twenty-two-year-old bantamweight hit Toshiomi Kazama cold with a wrestling-style powerbomb during prelims for UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The brutal first-round conclusion at 4:10 amazed fans and experts. Already being replayed on social media, the move brought back images of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's amazing slam in PRIDE. Elijah Smith's slam knockout over Toshiomi Kazama stuns UFC Vegas 109 crowd The fight started with both men trading strikes. Midway through the round, Toshiomi Kazama went for a triangle choke from his back. Instead of defending on the ground, Elijah Smith lifted Kazama high into the air and slammed him down hard. The impact knocked Kazama out instantly. — ufc (@ufc) While commentators yelled in amazement, fans within the UFC APEX gassed at the view. The referee broke up the fight, but not until Smith landed a few additional blows. The first round's official time was 4:10. Smith's powerful slam reminded fans of the classic slam knockout by Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson against Ricardo Arona in PRIDE, making it one of the most talked-about finishes of the year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo Also Read: Connor Zilisch Rushed To Hospital After Shocking Victory Lane Fall At Watkins Glen Win Toshiomi Kazama taken to hospital after brutal slam by Elijah Smith at UFC Vegas 109 Right after the knockout, UFC medical staff entered the cage to check on Toshiomi Kazama. He was taken to a Las Vegas hospital, where CT scans of his head, face, and neck showed no serious injury. UFC commentator Karyn Bryant reported on the broadcast that Kazama would be released later that day. Son of former UFC fighter Gilbert Smith, Elijah Smith raised his UFC mark to 2–0 and professional record to 9–1. This win stretched his seven-fight winning streak. Speaking after the fight, Smith showed respect, saying, 'I just want to pray for my opponent. Hopefully, he makes it home safe.' But he also displayed confidence, adding, 'I knew I had to slam him correctly. Unfortunately, I had to slam him on his dome piece.' With such a highlight finish, many expect Dana White to give Smith a $50,000 performance bonus. At just 22 years old, Elijah Smith is now one of the most exciting names in the stacked bantamweight division. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jake Paul forces powerful apology amid legal threat to Piers Morgan after staged fight claim explodes online
Jake Paul forces powerful apology amid legal threat to Piers Morgan after staged fight claim explodes online (Image via Getty) Piers Morgan has taken back his harsh remarks about Jake Paul's boxing career. On August 9, 2025, Morgan posted a long message on X, explaining that he did not mean to accuse Paul of cheating or fixing matches. This came just days after Paul hired well-known lawyer Alex Spiro to respond to people making such claims. Morgan had earlier called Paul's career 'boring staged bulls***.' Now, he says he was only talking about the type of opponents Paul faced, not that the results were fake. The apology followed legal pressure from Paul's camp. Piers Morgan clears the air after legal warning from Jake Paul On August 9, 2025, Piers Morgan used X to say he regretted the words he used about Jake Paul. He explained that his earlier post was about Jake Paul often fighting older, past-prime boxers. According to Morgan, such fights may be exciting and pay well, but they do not show how Paul compares to the best active boxers. Piers Morgan stressed he never meant to say the fights were rigged or illegal. He added that if Jake Paul's talks with Anthony Joshua are true, it would be a real, credible test against one of the world's top heavyweights. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Morgan also invited Paul to appear on his talk show Uncensored so they could discuss it face to face. Jake Paul hires Alex Spiro to protect his reputation Earlier that same week, Jake Paul brought in top New York lawyer Alex Spiro. Spiro is famous for defending stars like Elon Musk, Jay-Z, Naomi Osaka, and Alec Baldwin. Reports say he charges around $3,000 per hour. Also Read: Angela Hill Visibly Embarrassed After Bra Insert Mishap As Official Drops Them At UFC Vegas 109 Weigh In He is known for aggressively fighting false claims against his clients. Jake Paul's manager Nakisa Bidarian told The Ariel Helwani Show that calling Paul's fights staged is '100 per cent not true' and causes serious harm to his career and to MVP Promotions. Nakiaa Bidarian said that such allegations damage business with important partners including Netflix, DAZN, and Celsius. He said that the legal department of the team is analyzing remarks made by a number of celebrities and might file a lawsuit. More than 108 million people worldwide saw Jake Paul's November 2024 fight against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, broadcast live on Netflix, which attracted enormous viewers. Though he won his twelfth professional match in June 2025, some detractors insist Jake Paul's bouts are fixed. His side entirely rejects this allegation. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Angela Hill visibly embarrassed after bra insert mishap as official drops them at UFC Vegas 109 weigh in
Angela Hill visibly embarrassed after bra insert mishap as official drops them at UFC Vegas 109 weigh in (Image via Getty) Angela Hill,the popular UFC strawweight champion,had an unexpected and comical moment during her official weigh-in in Las Vegas,Nevada,on August 8, She had to remove the inserts from inside her bra before going on the scale in preparation for her UFC Vegas 109 fight against Iasmin Lucindo. Hill gave them to a man official, but as he sought to lay them on the podium, one slipped and landed on the ground. Cameras caught the scene, revealing Hill hiding her face before bursting into laughter. Angela Hill's bra insert moment at UFC Vegas 109 weigh-in The weigh-in was taken one day before fight night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Ready for business, Angela Hill strolled onto the stage. She wanted the most precise reading on the scale like many other fighters, so she took out her bra inserts before rising. She gave them over to the official in charge, who seemed uncertain where to store them. He set them on the edge of the platform, but one slid off and crashed to the ground in front of the cameras. — mistersalesman (@mistersalesman) Angela Hill gave her face a quick cover; obviously mortified; the official crouched to fast gather the dropped insert. Angela Hill then smiled and chuckled to show she could laugh about the embarrassing incident and that the other piece had merely stayed put. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Uncover The Latest 2025 SUV Prices List In The Philippines SUV Deals | Search Ads Search Now Undo The event disrupted a UFC weigh-normally serious mood and elicited smiles from members of the media and crew present. Also Read: Leylah Fernandez shares surprising dating news ahead of Cincinnati open Fans praise Angela Hill's lighthearted reaction to mishap After the video surfaced online, UFC fans quickly shared their thoughts. One fan wrote, 'She handled that with as much class as possible. I'm now a big fan.' Another said, 'That was dope, she scored points with me on personality.' A third fan posted, 'These girls are savage inside the cage but so sweet and kind outside.' Angela Hill's response transformed what would have been a humiliating error into a funny, unforgettable event. At 116 pounds, the official strawweight class limit, she still made weight. At 116 pounds as well, Iasmin Lucindo, her opponent, was weighed. On August 9, 2025, at UFC Vegas 109 in Las Vegas, the two will confront each other. Although it is projected to be among the most thrilling strawweight fights of the night, Hill's weigh-in error has everyone talking for now. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC on ESPN 72: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez odds, picks and predictions
In a 5-round middleweight bout in the main event, Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 72 -- also known as UFC Vegas 109 -- at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN / ESPN+), followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN / ESPN+). Their fight is expected to start at approximately 9:45 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's UFC odds around the UFC on ESPN 72: Dolidze vs. Hernandez odds, and make our expert UFC picks and predictions. Records: Dolidze (15-3-0) | Hernandez (14-2-0) Dolidze has bounced back from consecutive decision losses to Marvin Vettori and Nassourdine Imavov, posting 3 straight victories, including a revenge win over Vettori by unanimous decision last time out in the main event at a Fight Night at the UFC's Apex. The Georgian fighter has finished inside the distance just once in the past 5 outings, with the lone finish a Round 1 KO/TKO against Kevin Holland at UFC 307. For Hernandez, he is working on a 7-bout win streak, including a unanimous-decision victory over Brendan Allen in late February at a Fight Night in Seattle. That was a rematch of a title fight, which he won, at LFA 32 back in January 2018. He has 4 finishes in the past 5 fights, while going the distance just twice in 10 fights at the UFC level. Dolidze has a slight 1-inch reach advantage, while Hernandez holds a 4.50-to-3.58 significant strikes landed per minute lead. Hernandez is much more accurate on those strikes, too, posting a 68.56% percentage, to just 48.80% for Dolidze. Hernandez also has a superb 6.27 takedown average, to just 1.11 for Dolidze. The heavy favorite Hernandez has a stellar 1.95 submission average. Watch this card with ESPN+ by signing up here. UFC on ESPN 72: Dolidze vs. Hernandez odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET. UFC on ESPN 72: Dolidze vs. Hernandez picks and predictions Fight result (2-way line or moneyline) Hernandez (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that's just way too much risk on the 2-way moneyline for a standalone bet. If you were to toss this into a multi-leg parlay with at least 4 or 5 other picks, that would certainly mitigate the risk. If you really like Hernandez, who has been dominant since joining the UFC, let's get a little more specific. Looking to the method of victory, taking HERNANDEZ BY KO/TKO, DQ OR SUBMISSION (+100) at even-money is a good value. While Dolidze has never been submitted at any level, Hernandez is 8-1, and he'll try to get the fight to the canvas early and often. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! Over/Under As far as the 'How Will the Fight End?' props, picking SUBMISSION (+150) might be worth a look. Hernandez is 8-1 across 16 professional bouts across all competitions. While Dolidze has never been submitted, the ground game isn't his strong suit, either. If you really want to get crazy, HERNANDEZ BY SUBMISSION IN ROUND 2 (+1000) and HERNANDEZ BY SUBMISSION IN ROUND 3 (+1100) is worth a look in a 2-round block. Sure, you'll lose 1 of those ends, but if he submits Dolidze in Rounds 2 or 3, you can multiply up by at least 10 times. It's worth a roll of the dice. UNDER 3.5 ROUNDS (+100) is a solid play at even-money, and that's a good bet if you feel like a finish is incoming. Visit MMA Junkie for more fight news and analysis. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Daniel Dobish on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and us on Facebook.
