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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Potential Matchups Spark Debate: Nurmagomedov vs. O'Malley, Sandhagen vs. Merab
Potential Matchups Spark Debate: Nurmagomedov vs. O'Malley, Sandhagen vs. Merab originally appeared on Athlon Sports. UFC 316 saw the continuation of a dominant title reign for Merab Dvalishvili, who dispatched of the challenger and former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley with a rare north-south Ezekiel choke. With his first finish since 2021, Dvalishvili is undoubtedly the king of the division. Now that the dust has settled, the division is ripe for new potential matchups that will bring fireworks to the deepest division in the UFC. Advertisement The UFC bantamweight division is heating up, and former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson has weighed in on the brewing debates. UFC CEO Dana WhitePhoto by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images On The Mighty Guru show, the MMA legend laid out his ideal scenarios for the 135-pound title picture, emphasizing the need for fresh contenders and solid matchmaking. 'You can do Umar [Nurmagomedov] versus Sean O'Malley when Sean's ready to come back; that'll be a banger fight,' Johnson said, highlighting the fan-friendly potential of a clash between the rising Dagestani star and the flashy former champ. Both O'Malley and Nurmagomedov are coming off of failed title challenges against the current reigning champion, so a match between these two could rebuild both of their resumes with a high-profile win, keeping them around the top of the rankings. Advertisement With O'Malley now on a two-fight skid, Johnson's suggestion of booking him against Umar would allow Cory Sandhagen to step into a title eliminator or even a direct shot at Merab When bringing up Sandhagen, Johnson questioned the UFC's recent tendency to grant title shots off losses, arguing, 'Why not just give Merab vs. Cory? Have Umar fight Sean or Umar fight somebody else to let those guys [earn it]... stop giving title fights off of a loss, how about that?' Sandhagen, who recently rebounded with a technical submission win over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, has long been a top contender with a stellar resume but has yet to challenge for the undisputed belt. Sandhagen's case for a title shot is bolstered by his recent performances, including wins over Rob Font and Marlon "Chito" Vera. Despite a close loss to Umar in a title eliminator last year, "The Sandman" has consistently faced the division's toughest competition. Advertisement Merab, for his part, seems open to all challenges. After his latest title defense at UFC 316, he called out Sandhagen as the most deserving contender. "He's a new style and we know there is no MMA math,' said Dvalishvili in an interview with Ariel Helwani for Uncrowned. 'The style makes the fight, and Cory, he's a different style. It will be a test for me." Related: UFC Fighter's Brain Tumor Made Weight Cut Impossible, Now Promotion May Cut Her After Third Consecutive Loss Related: UFC 316 Nearly Derailed by Chaos as Crowd Barrier Collapses During Championship Walkout (Video) This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Focus Malaysia
5 days ago
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
China fried chicken, burger franchise AllAce going places in Malaysia – 65 outlets and counting
THE rise and rise of Chinese fast-food brands and cafes which are seemingly sprouting up overnight like wild mushrooms has certainly caught the eye of many. The latest to make inroads into Malaysia is AllAce Burger & Chicken (formerly Wallace). In just a short space of time, the franchise has opened 65 outlets across Malaysia. Allace (dulu Wallace) ni aku panggil Mixue version ayam goreng haha. Murah. Business model yg brilliant. Execution pun laju. Dalam 18 bulan, AllAce ni dah bukak 65 outlets kat Malaysia 🤯 Ini cerita AllAce: — Umar (@umarmaggi) June 4, 2025 The chain's rapid expansion grabbed the attention of digital creator Umar (@umarmaggi) who exclaimed on X that it had a brilliant business model. The co-founder of Mokky's Pizza further exclaimed that the affordability of its items has fuelled its fast growth. The poster started by giving a brief over view of the company by highlighting that the business which was founded by the Hua siblings in 2000 has over 20,000 outlets in China. Towards end-2023, the company– then known as Wallace – established its first outlet outside China in Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor. This was quickly followed with another outlet in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. In just 18 months, the chain now operates 65 outlets with a re-branding exercise to better chime with the local market. Already, 15 outlets have been certified halal with the rest underway. Displaying solid operational backend, the brand opened 25 more outlets in April of this year alone. This is when the poster went on to highlight the business model which was different from other brands. Key to the model's success was giving staff a share in the business which ensures better employee performance. Such business model which departed from the norm of relying on bank borrowings has enabled AllAce to scale faster than its competitors though the poster is unsure if the same model is applied in Malaysia. The super lowball pricing was also highlighted as a reason for its success – RM19 for a whole fried chicken was astounding value. Though the price is now RM25, it is very affordable, according to Umar. This allowed the brand to position itself as a 'budget-friendly sharing meal brand'. Assuming each outlet brought in RM90,000 in profits a month, this works out to be close to RM6 mil/month from all its outlets! Undeniably, the key to AllAce successfully penetrating the Malaysian market was obtaining halal certification which will allow it to market to a much larger demographic. Fast, focused, frugal and scalable – those were the main factors behind their rapid expansion. Of course, there were plenty of comments on the taste of AllAce products but suffice to say, most were down to individual preferences. It does not detract from the fact the brand has managed to conquer a large slice of the fast food landscape in just a short space of time. Perhaps local franchises such as DarSa Fried Chicken can learn a thing or two from it. Not with regard to taste but to business models and operational know-how. If local companies don't buck up, they are liable to be swallowed up wholesale by these fast-growing brands. Time to toughen up and face the competition. – June 6, 2025
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who killed Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousuf? Teen shot dead for rejecting suspect's 'offers of friendship'
After 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousuf was shot dead at her Islamabad residence on Monday, a man was arrested in Faisalabad in eastern Punjab province for allegedly killing her. The accused, identified as 22-year-old Umar Hayat, also a social media content creator, was arrested on Tuesday by the Islamabad Police and was produced in court on Wednesday. Umar is accused of shooting Sana Yousuf, who had more than one million followers on social media, after she rejected his offer of friendship. The murder in Pakistan's capital city has sparked widespread outrage across the globe. According to TV footage, Umar, with his face covered, was brought to court, where police requested additional time to complete their investigation and file formal murder charges. The judge ordered that Umar be presented again on June 18 for pretrial proceedings. Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, Islamabad's Inspector General of Police (IGP), told a media briefing on Tuesday: 'The accused is a 22-year-old unemployed man who repeatedly attempted to contact the victim. Upon her refusal to respond, he committed the murder.' The suspect took Yousuf's phone with him to 'destroy evidence'. But police had seized her phone as well as the murder weapon from the suspect, Rizvi added. The suspect and Yousuf had known each other for one year. He had travelled to Islamabad between May 28 and 29 to wish Yousuf well on her birthday, but the two could not meet, for unspecified reasons, Dawn reported, citing sources. Authorities told BBC that they believe Umar Hayat murdered Yousaf at her home in Islamabad on Monday after she rejected what they called his "offers of friendship". He allegedly also repeatedly tried, and failed, to meet her. Sana originally hailed from the northern region of Chitral in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Through her videos, she promoted traditional Chitrali music and dress and advocated for girls' education. Hours before Sana Yousuf was killed, she had posted a photo celebrating her birthday with friends. According to The Express Tribune, Sana was shot at close range by an unidentified assailant who reportedly entered her home and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The report, citing police sources, stated: "The killer reportedly entered the house and opened fire before fleeing the scene."
The Star
27-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Nigeria's 2024 flooding kills 1,231, displaces over 1.2 mln others
ABUJA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- At least 1,231 people were killed and more than 1.2 million others displaced due to the heavy flooding that ravaged many parts of Nigeria in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Tuesday. Zubaida Umar, director-general of NEMA, while on a national sensitization campaign on the preparedness for disasters in the southeastern state of Imo, told reporters that a lot is being done to mitigate the impact of flooding this year. "We have embarked on various activities to prevent the expected impacts of the disaster, intending to remind stakeholders about their responsibilities in flood disaster management," Umar said, noting at least 16,469 people were injured during last year's flooding. She said the disaster affected over 5.2 million people, with over 1.4 million farmlands destroyed. At least 34 out of Nigeria's 36 states experienced flooding in 2024. To mitigate the impact of flooding this year, the senior emergency response official urged governments at all levels to invest in drainage and dam infrastructure, while encouraging flood-resilient planning in riverine areas. In response to the heavy flooding last year, Nigeria's National Economic Council directed a comprehensive integrity review of the state of local waterways and dams to mitigate the ravaging impact of flooding in the most populous African country.
United News of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Kashmir's cherry harvest begins amid market woes
Srinagar, May 26 (UNI) Kashmir's cherry orchards are bursting with ripe, juicy fruit as the harvest season gets underway, but many farmers are struggling with falling prices and weak demand despite what is expected to be a bumper crop. The cherry harvesting season in Kashmir typically begins in mid-May and continues until the first week of July. This year, growers are optimistic about production volume, hoping for better returns in the coming weeks. However, early signs from the market are far from encouraging. Many cherry growers are raising alarm over sluggish sales and plunging prices, which they say are threatening their earnings. Several cherry-rich areas on the outskirts of Srinagar including New Theed Harwan, Dara, Dhanihama, and Chatterhama produce cherries worth lakhs of rupees annually. Yet this season, orchardists say they are finding it difficult to even recover their basic input costs. 'We sold cherries last year for Rs 200 to Rs 250 per kg,' said Mohammad Umar, a grower from Srinagar's outskirts. 'This year, we are barely getting Rs 100 to Rs 120 — and that too only if we manage to find a buyer.' He explained that high operational costs, including transport, packaging, and labour, already consume much of their margins. 'Now, with the market at a standstill, it's a struggle to break even,' he added. According to Umar, the attack in Pahalgam on April 22 has also affected tourism, which has hit cherry sales. 'Most of our buyers in Kashmir were tourists. Now that they've stopped coming, who will buy our cherries?' he asked. Kashmir grows four main varieties of cherry: Awwal Number, Double, Mishri, and Makhmali. The softer varieties are sold locally, while the firmer ones, especially Mishri and Makhmali, are sold to major cities across India. The perishability of cherries remains a major challenge. In a first-of-its-kind initiative to support cherry transportation, the Jammu railway division is set to operate a dedicated parcel van carrying cherry boxes from Katra station to Bandra in Mumbai starting June 3. The van will ferry 20 tonnes of cherries three times a week, with the cargo expected to reach Mumbai within 30 hours. 'We have already paid over Rs 2 lakh in freight charges to the Railways,' said Bashir Ahmad Basheer, president of the New Kashmir Fruit Association, based at Fruit Mandi Parimpora — one of the Valley's key fruit trading hubs alongside Sopore Mandi. According to a horticulture department official, cherries are cultivated on approximately 2,800 hectares of land in Kashmir, with an annual turnover of Rs 130 to Rs 150 crore. The Union Territory produces around 12,000 to 14,000 metric tonnes of cherries each year, depending on winter and spring weather patterns. 'Cherry is the season's first major fruit. It brings early income to growers, helping them manage and maintain other crops,' the official said. 'But it's still too early to predict how the market will behave this year.' Cherries are cultivated across the Kashmir Valley, but the produce from Shopian in South Kashmir and Tangmarg in North Kashmir is particularly prized for its quality. Fayaz Ahmad Malik, President of Sopore Fruit Mandi — Asia's largest fruit trading centre — said they are expecting a strong harvest in the weeks to come. UNI MJR PRS
