Most wanted terrorist killed, says Mozambique
The country's military says it has killed Bonomade Machude Omar, also known as Ibn Omar.
2023-08-26 01:17
Morocco Mourning, G-20 Anger, Fuel Crisis: Sunday Asia Briefing
Morocco is grieving as rescue workers search for survivors of an earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people.
2023-09-10 12:04
Madonna hospitalized after being found unresponsive due to 'serious bacterial infection', postpones Celebration tour
Madonna was placed on a breathing tube for at least one night, but currently, she is alert and improving
2023-06-29 07:22
We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie Announced
We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie was announced as part of the Nintendo Direct broadcast on Feb. 8. Here's everything we know about the remaster so far.
1970-01-01 08:00
Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 years, AP source says
The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year, two people with knowledge of the decision said
1970-01-01 08:00
Two members of the 'Tennessee Three' will win back remainder of their terms in special elections, CNN projects
The two young, Black Tennessee state House Democrats whose expulsion sparked a nationwide controversy in April, will win reelection on Thursday, CNN projects.
2023-08-04 09:42
'It's inhumane to stop them': Outrage as volunteers claim city of Phoenix and police cordoned off homeless encampment on Thanksgiving Day
Volunteers who wanted to distribute food to the homeless on Thanksgiving claimed that Phoenix's authorities obstructed them from entering 'The Zone'
2023-11-26 18:16
Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United - MLS preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
Atlanta United take on Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park.
2023-10-03 09:45
Logan Paul humiliated online after Dillon Danis shares Nina Agdal's NSFW post, as bad blood spills over again
Paul is set to face the MMA fighter on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard on October 14
2023-08-30 18:11
Ilia Topuria has a question for you
Ilia Topuria has a question for you. Actually, he has a few. “Do you know how good I am?” is the first. Initially, I’m not quite sure whether I should answer on your behalf. He asks again. “Do you know how good I am?” To my relief, he quickly follows up. “I can submit him, I can knock him out. I can do with him whatever I want.” The German-born Georgian, fighting out of Spain, is not actually talking about Josh Emmett – whom he faces in a UFC Fight Night main event on Saturday. Rather, he is reflecting on his win against Bryce Mitchell. In December, Topuria submitted the submission specialist to the surprise of many, and that is why he asks: “Do you know how good I am?” It is also why he asks: “Do you know how dangerous my takedowns are, how dangerous my ground game is?” I had entered our interview presuming I would be asking the questions, but by this point, the unbeaten featherweight might have overtaken me. “I don’t care what people say about me,” he adds. “People were talking like: ‘He’s good on the ground’. I’ve been a black belt since I was 20 years old. For me, there’s no surprise if I submit Bryce Mitchell or anyone in my division. I know that I can finish anyone. Brazilian jiu-jitsu grappling is my world.” As the conversation turns to Emmett, the next obstacle in Topuria’s way as he hones in on a title shot, the 26-year-old has even more questions. “With Josh, people say: ‘His right hand is so dangerous.’ Do you know how dangerous my right hand is? Do you know how dangerous my left hand is?” The answers to all of Topuria’s questions are found fairly easily, so any frustration he has towards those fans who have missed them is understandable. Twelve of the Georgian’s 13 professional wins have coming via stoppage – eight by submission and four by knockout. Nine months before Topuria entered the featherweight top 10 with his arm-triangle choke against Mitchell, he knocked out Jai Herbert on the Briton’s home soil in London. After surviving a knockdown from a picture-perfect head kick, Topuria melted Herbert with a singing left hook to the liver and a molten right hand to the chin. While that bout took place at lightweight, it registered as a message to all UFC featherweight contenders when Topuria later dropped into the division. And, now done asking questions, Topuria has a message for you: “Shut up. Just watch the fight and enjoy.” Topuria will certainly enjoy his clash with Emmett in Jacksonville this weekend, as he looks to hand the American, 38, a second straight defeat, four months after Emmett lost to Yair Rodriguez with the interim featherweight belt on the line. “When I’m in the ring, I’m really happy and really thankful to God,” Topuria tells The Independent, “because I asked him to put me in this position. It was my goal to become a UFC champion, and this is the way I have to pass. When I go inside the cage, I feel very happy to have that opportunity, because I have the chance to fight for my dreams, and right now there are a lot of people in hospitals, [fighting] for their lives. “I’m working for my happiness every day. When I wake up, I’m not happy just for something I did in the past; I can’t live off that for my whole life. I’m just focused on myself and achieving my goals. I don’t care about anyone else – just me, my family, and my friends. That’s it.” Among the small group dearest to Topuria is his three-year-old son – already a “man”, in his father’s words. “He knows [what I do], he knows,” Topuria says. “He calls me every day, supporting me. He speaks perfectly. He’s a man. I don’t know if he’s gonna do MMA. If that’s the call [he makes], I’ll support him in anything he chooses in this life. “If he wants to fight, I’m gonna support him; if he wants to... I don’t know... study, I’m gonna support him. If it makes him happy, I don’t care. Go for that, because in this life, people are always looking for success. What’s success for me? Success is when you’re happy with yourself, that’s it.” In that sense, Topuria is already a very successful man. Winning the UFC featherweight title would only reaffirm that fact. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Topuria vs Emmett live stream: How to watch UFC Fight Night online and on TV this weekend Conor McGregor complains as his team lose yet again on The Ultimate Fighter How Ciryl Gane’s Jon Jones dream turned into a nightmare Topuria vs Emmett and full UFC Fight Night card this weekend What time does Topuria vs Emmett start in UK and US this weekend? How to watch Topuria vs Emmett online and on TV this weekend
2023-06-22 14:28
Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose
Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content.
2023-07-21 01:11
Mets back Verlander with 3 quick homers in a 4-1 victory over the Giants
Justin Verlander pitched seven steady innings for his first victory in nearly six weeks and slumping rookie Francisco Álvarez hit the first of three quick homers that powered the New York Mets past the San Francisco Giants 4-1
2023-07-02 06:41
You Might Like...
Trudeau Shores Up Economic Bench Amid Affordability Crunch
Big media rallies as tentative actors' deal paves way for restarting productions
CVS Health books strong 3Q but the health care giant preaches caution on next year
Ukraine war: Russia still gets key war kit despite sanctions
India's northern Haryana state tense after 5 killed in communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims
Jokic awaits word from league after incident with Suns owner
Apple's iCloud KeyChain just got a lot more useful
Army veteran affiliated with Oath Keepers sentenced to 3 years in prison for role in January 6 riot
