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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC 321 books Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida, a key heavyweight showdown
A potential title eliminator bout in the UFC's heavyweight division has finally been booked after months of discussion. Top contenders Alexander Volkov and Jailton Almeida are finally set to fight at UFC 321. The event takes place Oct. 26 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. first reported the booking. Both Volkov (38-11 MMA, 12- UFC) and Almeida (13-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) recently expressed interest in fighting one another in interviews with MMA Junkie. Almeida claimed Volkov turned him down for a June clash in Atlanta – something Volkov didn't deny. Volkov said his declination came because he wanted a break from competition after a controversial loss to Gane in December. The defeat to Gane snapped a four-fight winning streak for Volkov, who could've aligned himself in prime position for a title shot had he won. As for Almeida, he's won back-to-back fights over Alexandr Romanov and Serghei Spivac since his TKO loss to Curtis Blaydes in March 2024. Almeida is 5-1 with four finishes since he moved to heavyweight in late 2022. With the addition, the UFC 321 lineup includes: Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 321 adds huge fight: Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC 321 books Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida, a key heavyweight showdown
A potential title eliminator bout in the UFC's heavyweight division has finally been booked after months of discussion. Top contenders Alexander Volkov and Jailton Almeida are finally set to fight at UFC 321. The event takes place Oct. 26 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. first reported the booking. Both Volkov (38-11 MMA, 12- UFC) and Almeida (13-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) recently expressed interest in fighting one another in interviews with MMA Junkie. Almeida claimed Volkov turned him down for a June clash in Atlanta – something Volkov didn't deny. Volkov said his declination came because he wanted a break from competition after a controversial loss to Gane in December. The defeat to Gane snapped a four-fight winning streak for Volkov, who could've aligned himself in prime position for a title shot had he won. As for Almeida, he's won back-to-back fights over Alexandr Romanov and Serghei Spivac since his TKO loss to Curtis Blaydes in March 2024. Almeida is 5-1 with four finishes since he moved to heavyweight in late 2022. With the addition, the UFC 321 lineup includes: Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 321 adds huge fight: Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida
CNET
12-07-2025
- Sport
- CNET
Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz; Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Full Fight Card and How to Watch Saturday
The Ring 3 kicks off tonight with co-headlining fights: Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz and Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda. Berlanga will face off against Sheeraz in the main event tonight for the WBC super middleweight title eliminator. Berlanga failed to secure the super middleweight title last September in his fight against Canelo Alvarez. Sheeraz has an impressive 21 wins, one draw and no losses under his belt, making him strong competition for Berlanga. Many thought Stevenson and Zepeda would headline the Ring 3 event, but this must-watch fight kicks off before Berlanga and Sheeraz. Stevenson, who is undefeated (23, 0) will have to defend his WBC lightweight title against the also undefeated Zepeda (33, 0). Zepeda got his shot at the lightweight title after a narrow decision crowned him the winner of a 2024 rematch against Tevin Farmer. Both fights are expected to be fireworks on Saturday night. The Ring 3 card isn't usually this stacked with big-name boxers. With legacies and records at stake, it's an event boxing fans won't want to miss. Here's how to catch the action on Saturday, July 12, and how you can use a VPN to watch the fights even if you're traveling. What time is the Berlanga vs. Sheeraz fight? The Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz match will take place at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York City on Saturday, July 12. The broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The Berlanga-Sheeraz main event will end the night four hours later, at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT). What time is the Stevenson vs. Zepeda fight? The Stevenson vs. Zepeda ring walk is expected to start between 8:40 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. ET (5:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. PT). Full fight card Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias David Morrell vs. Imam Khataev How to watch the Ring 3 fights on DAZN pay-per-view The fight will stream on DAZN pay-per-view and costs $60. DAZN/CNET DAZN How to watch Berlanga vs. Sheeraz in the US, UK and more. $60 at Dazn You can stream Saturday's boxing event with DAZN pay-per-view. DAZN lets you stream content on smart TVs, Chromecast and gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox. If you're watching in the US, DAZN offers a free trial, so you can watch the fight for $60 and try the service for seven days. If you don't want to miss any of the action, you can sign up for a $30 monthly or $225 annual DAZN subscription. You can also save more by bundling. DAZN is currently offering a 21% discount when you bundle two of the boxing season's three pay-per-view events together. You can also get 30% off an annual DAZN subscription if you get a pay-per-view bundle or individual event. UK viewers can get a DAZN annual subscription for £120 up-front or £25 per month. Australian watchers can get a DAZN Australia annual subscription for AU$150 or AU$15 per month. Other costs vary by territory, so it's best to check DAZN's pricing in your country before signing up. Some countries, including Argentina, Chile and Colombia, require you to download DAZN from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play to sign up. $60 at Dazn How to watch the Berlanga vs. Sheeraz; Stevenson vs. Zepeda fights with a VPN If DAZN isn't available in your area, try using a virtual private network to catch the fight. A VPN lets you watch the fight by connecting to a server where the fight is available for streaming. DAZN is available in several countries, including the US and Canada. You can check to see which other countries are available. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
Forbes
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Edgar Berlanga Vs. Hamzah Sheeraz: Odds, Records, Prediction
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 10: Edgar Berlanga (L) and Hamzah Sheeraz (R) face off during a press ... More conference ahead of their WBC super middleweight title eliminator fight at Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square on July 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/) Not many observers believed that Edgar Berlanga had much of a chance against Canelo Alvarez when they tangled last September. But Berlanga made it a good fight and lost by a respectable decision. As a result, Berlanga has plenty of confidence heading into Saturday night's showdown vs. the undefeated Hamzah Sheeraz. Here's everything you need to know about Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz, including the odds, their records and a prediction on who will win. Though he was a 10/1 underdog, Berlanga gained a measure of respect from the boxing public after his performance vs. Alvarez. Sure, he was knocked down by Alvarez in the third round, but he finished the fight on steady legs. Now, he'll look to take whatever momentum he won by lasting the distance vs. Alvarez and use it vs. Sheeraz, who's coming off a draw vs. middleweight world titlist Carlos Adames. 'I've always been like this [confident],' Berlanga said. 'You saw me in the Canelo fight. I went toe-to-toe with him. I was trash-talking him to his face. I'm like that at the highest level.' And it doesn't seem like he has much respect for Sheeraz. 'He's a basic fighter,' Berlanga said. 'I've been boxing since I was 6 years old. What he brings, I've already seen.' Though Sheeraz, who was riding a 15-fight stoppage streak before facing Adames in February, wasn't as destructive as he would have liked while fighting for the 160-pound belt, he said he feels ready for Saturday. He's coming up eight pounds to face Berlanga in a super middleweight bout, and he knows he has plenty more to prove. 'I'm coming, and I'm coming for everything,' Sheeraz said. 'I feel like this fight, for the first time in my career, I'm being underestimated. I get it; you're only as good as your last performance in boxing. I'm telling you now, on July 12, when I get the win, the Hamzah Sheeraz hype train will be back on again. We're coming with everything.' Here's more info on the Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz showdown that U.S. viewers can watch on DAZN PPV for $59.99 beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday. NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 11: Edgar Berlanga, right, battles Alexis Angulo during their NABO super ... More middleweight championship fight at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 11, 2022 in New York City. Berlanga defeated Angulo on a decision. Photo by) Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz odds Further strengthening the idea that this is pretty close to a 50-50 fight, Sheeraz is the small betting favorite at -155 (bet $155 to win $100), while Berlanga is the +125 underdog (win $125 on a $100 bet). I think Berlanga's money line has more value than Sheeraz's, and I also wouldn't mind a bet on this fight not going the distance at +100 (the fight lasting all 12 rounds is -138). If you were looking for a fun parlay for this weekend's action of boxing (and this is only for entertainment purposes), I might take Berlanga to beat Sheeraz at +125, Shakur Stevenson to beat William Zepeda by decision at -200 and Alberto Puello to beat Subriel Matias by decision at +140. If all of those hit, you'd make $710 on a $100 wager. Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz records After his loss to Alvarez, Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs) jumped back into the ring four months later and beat the undefeated Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz by first-round knockout. His best victory is still probably his knockout win vs. the undefeated Padraig McCrory, but he also has solid victories vs. Jason Quigley and Steve Rolls. Sheeraz (21-0-1, 17 KOs) is the third undefeated opponent in Berlanga's last four fights, but Sheeraz is clearly the one with the most upside. He's coming off a split draw vs. Carlos Adames in a middleweight world title fight, but he also has some nice victories vs. Austin Williams and Liam Williams. Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz prediction This feels like a 50-50 fight. Both fighters have power, and perhaps both can hurt the other. Berlanga has faced the best of the best, while Sheeraz has taken on fighters who are a level below that. Will Berlanga's high-level experience give him the edge? I think so. I'll go with Berlanga to win by close decision, somewhere in the 115-113 range.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cash Thrown, Words Exchanged — Berlanga vs Sheeraz Press Conference Gets Heated
Cash Thrown, Words Exchanged — Berlanga vs Sheeraz Press Conference Gets Heated originally appeared on Athlon Sports. This weekend is shaping up to be a can't-miss moment for combat sports fans. With several top-tier cards on the schedule, the Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz fight card airing live on DAZN is one of many that promise fireworks. Two rising contenders in the super middleweight division are set to collide in a bout that could shift the future of the weight class. But it's not just the fight that's grabbing headlines—it's everything that went down before it. Advertisement The final press conference for the Berlanga vs. Sheeraz card didn't just light a fuse—it blew up the room, shared by Ring Magazine. Edgar Berlanga (L) and Hamzah SheerazGetty Images Slated as a WBC super middleweight title eliminator, the card also features Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda for the WBC lightweight strap. But when Edgar Berlanga and Oscar De La Hoya locked horns on the mic, everything unraveled. Berlanga, already fired up, hurled women's lingerie at Oscar while lacing the air with expletives. De La Hoya wasn't having it. He stood tall and clapped back: 'Sit down—you have no world title, you're not even Puerto Rican. Where's your passport?' Then came the dagger: 'Your jewelry's as fake as your wins.' Advertisement Berlanga, fully leaning into the chaos, reached into a duffle bag and started tossing cash across the stage like it was a Vegas club. 'Dance!' he shouted, calling Oscar a stripper. Then came the knockout verbal shot: 'You lost Canelo, you lost Munguia, and you lost me. You couldn't afford me.' Sure, trash talk is part of the game—but this? This was a meltdown. Weeks of subtle jabs gave way to full-blown theatrics. With emotions running hot and pride on the line, the main event just became must-see TV. Buckle up. This one's personal. Related: Heavyweight KO Artist Eyes Tom Aspinall: 'I'll Stand With Him' Related: Randy Couture's Latest Challenge Ends in a Serious Scare, According to Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
