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Forbes
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Arman Tsarukyan Willing To Be Backup For UFC 317 Or UFC 318 Main Event
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Arman Tsarukyan of Georgia prepares to fight in a lightweight fight ... More during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) If the UFC needs a backup fighter for the main event of the UFC 317 or UFC 318 pay-per-view cards, Arman Tsarukyan is willing and able to step in on short notice. Tsarukyan (22-3) is the No. 1 fighter in the UFC lightweight rankings. The 28-year-old was to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 311, but he was forced from that fight after when he sustained an injury during his weight cut. Instead, Makhachev faced Renato Moicano on that pay-per-view card, defending his title via first-round submission. Tsarukyan has not competed since he earned a split-decision win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024. 'I am not sure if that's needed, but if they offer me that, I will definitely back it up,' Tsarukyan recently said. 'I will be ready. I am flying back to the U.S. now and will be staying there in case anyone is injured and [if] the UFC asks me if I am ready, I will say yes.' 'I need to take chances now," Tsarukyan added. "I got injured and this injury got misinterpreted. The doctor didn't let everybody know what really happened, so some people still think I ducked that fight. 'Now I just need to get back on track, so I'm going to do whatever the UFC tells me to do.' ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his knockout ... More victory against Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 294 event at Etihad Arena on October 21, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) The main event of UFC 317 will crown a new lightweight champion. In the lead-up to UFC 316, the speculation was if Belal Muhammad retained his UFC welterweight title with a win over Jack Della Maddalena, then UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev would remain at 155 pounds and defend his title against Ilia Topuria. The reason for this thinking being that Makhachev and Muhammad have trained together and that they would not be willing to face each other inside the Octagon. However, with Jack Della Maddalena defeating Muhammad, that opened the door for Makhachev to move to welterweight. The thinking now being that he will get an immediate title shot against Maddalena in the freshly crowned champ's first title defense. Makhachev's manager Ali Abdelaziz spoke to MMA Junkie about the situation. 'If Belal were to win, Islam was never going to fight Belal, and he's going to stay in the (lightweight) division. But now Jack wins,' Abdelaziz said. 'Islam has beaten everyone in this division, literally. Dan Hooker, Arman (Tsarukyan), Charles Oliveira, he's on a 15-fight winning streak, finished nine of his last 10 opponents. (There's no one who) deserves to go fight for a second title than Islam, and the reason he wasn't going to do it because Belal was the champion.' UFC CEO Dana White has announced the plans for Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev, but did not announce a date for the 170-pound title fight. With that, the UFC lightweight title will most likely become vacant the moment the UFC 317 main event, which pits former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria against Oliveira, begins. UFC 317 takes place on Saturday, June 28 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 11: Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier face-off for the media during the UFC 236 ... More Ultimate Media Day at Hyatt Regency Atlanta on April 11, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Dustin Poirier will close out his UFC career in a main event matchup against Max Holloway at UFC 318. Holloway's BMF title will be on the line in the lightweight matchup, which marks the third meeting between the two future UFC Hall of Famers. UFC 318 takes place on July 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. We will have more on Arman Tsarukyan, UFC 317 and UFC 318 as news becomes available.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jones targets UFC rise after triumphant return
Mason Jones says he is "looking to explode" in the UFC's lightweight division following victory over Jeremy Stephens on his return to the in the Octagon for the first time in nearly three years, the Welshman produced a mature and controlled performance to earn a unanimous decision win at UFC Fight Night in Iowa earlier this 30-year-old had been out of UFC action since 2022, and admitted the pressure was on to deliver after a previous stint that ended in frustration."If I had lost to Jeremy, it may have been the end of my career," Jones said. "I built everything back to get another chance. I couldn't afford another slip-up." Jones' previous UFC appearance had ended in defeat to Ludovit Klein, an experience he now sees as a key turning point."I screwed myself last time," he said. "I didn't listen to my coaches. This time, I promised I would."Jones' new-found discipline was evident in the final round of a bruising contest against Stephens. After two frantic rounds that left both fighters bloodied and without gumshields following heavy exchanges, Jones opted for control rather than chaos."It was a bit of a dogfight, but in the third, I listened," he said. "My corner told me I had to take him down and get the job done. That's exactly what I did."Jones says he stuck to the game plan, prioritising his win bonus over the chance of a bonus-worthy finish."I know it's boring for fans, but I'd rather make sure of the win than chase £50k," he said. "That third round probably cost me the bonus, but I'll take the win every time."The fight marked the end of the road for Stephens, a UFC veteran of more than 30 bouts, and Jones was quick to pay tribute."He's a beast and a legend in his own right," he said. "It was an honour to be the one to send him into retirement." Back to business Jones is waiting on news from the UFC having asked to fight again in Abu Dhabi on 26 the lightweight division among the deepest in the sport, he knows patience and performance are key."The queue's always around the block three times at lightweight," he said. "Even if I can skip a few spots, it all depends on who they want to match me with." Jones believes a combination of renewed focus, improved tactical discipline and having a team he trusts mean the Stephens victory could mark the start of a more successful chapter in the having returned to the promotion in style, the Blaenavon product says fans are yet to see his best. "Before the fight, people said I was just a punching bag," he said. "I've shown them that's not true - but I still think I've only shown about 15% of what I can do."The sooner I get back in there and do what I do best - smashing people - the sooner I can really make a statement."
The Independent
7 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Harper vs Zimmermann: The unbeaten prospects on the undercard
Terri Harper is set to defend her WBO lightweight title tomorrow night against Natalie Zimmermann at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster. The Doncaster fighter will defend the WBO belt she acquired last year, beating Rhiannon Dixon over ten rounds to become a three-weight world champion. She goes up against Natalie Zimmermann, an unbeaten yet untested fighter from Germany. The undercard is stacked with more homegrown talent looking to make a statement in South Yorkshire. Here is what you need to know about the unbeaten prospects on the supporting cast. Joe Hayden Joe Hayden, 17-0 (1 KO), is a football convert, having made the move to boxing due to a knee injury during the Covid-19 pandemic. The man from Conisbrough was picked up by Dave Allen, who has been Hayden's manager since his debut in 2022. Hayden said to the Yorkshire Times last year: 'It's thanks to my manager Dave Allen, the 'White Rhino', that I've had so many bouts and I appreciate his faith in me. I began serious training on Dave's patio three years ago, and I've got more drive now than ever. ' This fight with Booth will be Hayden's first over eight rounds and he is hoping that it is the next step on his way to challenging for his first title. He said: 'I trust Dave [ Allen ] totally. He'll decide when it's time for me to step up to eight rounders and then maybe next year I'll be looking at a ten-round area title fight challenger' Ebonie Jones Originally a kickboxer from Portsmouth, Jones, 6-0-1, started boxing when she was 12 and had a successful amateur career with a record of 60-5, winning the European U-22 championship in 2018 and competing at the world championships later that year. After taking a brief hiatus from the sport in 2019, Jones returned to the ring as a professional in 2021, beating Vaida Masiokaite on points at Wembley Arena. A draw in her second fight was quickly rectified with five consecutive wins. Jones trains out of the Steel City Boxing Club in Sheffield and said this was a move for the good of her career. She told BBC Radio Solent: 'I moved up here to concentrate on my boxing. I was on Team GB in Sheffield before, so I know the area a bit, but I do miss my family back home.' In her last outing, the former kickboxer beat Consolata Musanga for the Commonwealth Silver featherweight title via unanimous decision. Now unbeaten in her first six fights professionally, Jones is taking a step down in weight but a step up in opposition when she takes on Tysie Gallagher for the British and Commonwealth super bantamweight titles. Ellie Hellewell Ellie Hellewell, 6-0 (1 KO) is another of the Yorkshire natives on the undercard. She has campaigned at featherweight but will move down to super bantamweight this Friday and trains out the Steffy Bull gym in Conisbrough, alongside the headliner Terri Harper. She had a short career as an amateur but won a national title in 2021 before quickly turning over to the paid ranks to make her debut in 2022. The 24-year-old has curated a record of six fights unbeaten and one knockout. She will now have her fight ten-round fight against Stevi Levy as a final eliminator for the Commonwealth super bantamweight title that Ebonie Jones will challenge for later on the card. Watch the very best boxing with a DAZN subscription DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month. A subscription includes weekly magazine shows, comprehensive fight library, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and podcasts and vodcasts.
The Independent
7 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach rematch set for August after controversial draw earlier this year
Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is set to battle once more with Lamont Roach. Reports in the US state that the two lightweights will meet in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 16. Controversy reigned in the first meeting when Davis, 30-0-1 (28), took a knee during the ninth round, complaining of something stinging his eye. Despite the referee's initial reaction to start a count, no knockdown was scored. That had huge ramifications on the final scorecards, with a majority draw that would have swung in Roach's favour if the ninth round was properly scored 10-8. Davis preserved both his unbeaten status and possession of the WBA 's lightweight title, which will be up for grabs when the pair reunite in the ring this summer. Roach, 25-1-2 (10), is still the WBA's champion at super featherweight, with the American stepping up a weight class to face Davis in March. The 29-year-old had been granted special permission by the WBA to move to 135 pounds to face Davis in the initial fight. Neither fighter has returned to the ring since their draw in March. Both boxers fought just once in 2024, with Roach averaging one fight per year since 2022. The lightweight division is currently fractured, with all four major belts held by separate fighters. Shakur Stevenson controls the WBC belt, and is set to face the WBC's interim champion William Zepeda in July. Keyshawn Davis became the most recent world champion at 135 pounds when he defeated Ukrainian Denys Berinchyk in February. Berinchyk's fellow countryman Vasyl Lomachenko currently holds the IBF strap, having previously held the WBC and WBO titles before his unification loss to Devin Haney. Haney reigned undisputed at lightweight between 2022 and 2023, the last time all four belts were unified at 135 pounds.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market Outlook Report 2025-2030 Featuring Profiles of Peeco Polytech (PPPL), Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co., MOL Group Chemicals and More
Opportunities in the Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market are driven by increasing demand in automotive, consumer goods, and industrial sectors due to their lightweight, durable properties. Growth in these areas is driven by the need for fuel-efficient, high-performance materials. Challenges include raw material price volatility. Dublin, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F" has been added to Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market was valued at USD 3.19 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.13 Billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 4.51%.Key Market Driver: Growth in Automotive IndustryThe rising demand for lightweight materials in the automotive industry is a major driver of the PP-GF market. Lightweighting has become a strategic priority for vehicle manufacturers, as a 10% reduction in vehicle weight can lead to a 6-8% improvement in fuel efficiency. Replacing traditional materials like steel and cast iron with lightweight alternatives, including polymer composites, helps reduce overall vehicle weight and fuel consumption. PP-GF compounds are especially advantageous as they combine low weight with high mechanical strength, making them ideal for various structural and interior automotive components. Their use enables manufacturers to meet strict emissions regulations while maintaining performance and safety standards, thus reinforcing their importance in modern automotive Market Challenge: Raw Material Price FluctuationsVolatility in the prices of polypropylene and glass fibers poses a significant challenge to the PP-GF market. Polypropylene, derived from crude oil, is subject to global oil price fluctuations, which directly impact production costs. When crude oil prices rise, so do the costs of polypropylene, increasing the final cost of PP-GF compounds and pressuring margins - especially in cost-sensitive industries like automotive and consumer goods. Similarly, glass fibers face pricing instability due to raw material availability, energy consumption, and complex production processes. Disruptions in the supply of silica, soda ash, and lime, or spikes in electricity costs, can escalate glass fiber prices, making production planning more difficult for manufacturers and affecting market Market Trend: Rising Demand of Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound in Consumer GoodsThe increasing adoption of PP-GF compounds in consumer goods is driven by their superior durability and thermal performance. These materials are used in products subjected to heat, stress, or wear, such as appliance interiors and structural components. For example, SABIC's PPcompound 1030D - a 30% mineral-filled polypropylene - is specifically designed for household appliances, offering excellent thermal stability and surface finish, particularly in dishwashers. The shift toward lightweight yet strong materials is also influencing manufacturers to replace heavier traditional materials with PP-GF alternatives. Their reduced weight enhances user convenience, decreases shipping costs, and supports efficient product design. As consumer expectations for durability, cost efficiency, and performance grow, the demand for PP-GF compounds in this sector is expected to Players Profiled in this Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market Report Peeco Polytech Pvt. Ltd. (PPPL) Xiamen LFT Composite Plastic Co., Ltd. MOL Group Chemicals Sumika Polymer Compounds (Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.) Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Grand Siam Composites Co., Ltd. (GSC) SABIC ADDONN POLYCOMPOUNDS PVT. LTD. GS Caltex Corporation LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. Report ScopeIn this report, the Global Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market has been segmented into the following categories:Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market, by Sales Channel: Direct Indirect Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market, by End Use: Automotive Electrical & Electronics Construction Industrial Application Consumer Goods Healthcare Others Polypropylene Glass Filled Compound Market, by Region: North America Europe Asia-Pacific South America Middle East & Africa Key Attributes Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 185 Forecast Period 2024-2030 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 $3.19 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 $4.13 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 4.5% Regions Covered Global For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Sign in to access your portfolio
