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UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting incident in San Jose, California.The 39-year-old was apprehended by police on Monday and spent the night behind bars.According to ESPN's Marc Raimondi, Velasquez "allegedly shot another man", though specific details of exactly what happened are still unclear at this time.In the alleged incident, which took place around 3pm yesterday, one person was shot while another was arrested and police have confirmed that Velasquez remains in custody as of Tuesday morning.A court date has reportedly been set for Wednesday at midday, local time.The Twitter account for the San Jose police media relations office tweeted that the man injured was shot "at least once" near the intersection of Monterey Highway and Bailey Avenue in Morgan Hill.They claimed the shooting was reported at 3:14pm local time before he was "transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries".It is understood Velasquez still trains at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, 25 miles north of the shooting.Velasquez is one of the most widely renowned heavyweight MMA fighters in the sport's history.During his reign as champion, he shocked the world by defeating WWE legend Brock Lesnar, and later beat Junior Dos Santos during what would be a near four-year title reign.His last MMA contest came in February 2019 against power-puncher and current heavyweight king Francis Ngannou.Velasquez joined WWE a few months later and was immediately put into a storyline with old foe Lesnar, who he faced for the WWE Championship.Despite having Rey Mysterio in his corner, Velasquez lost the match and was released by the company a few months later following

UFC star who won her first fight with the promotion just six weeks after quitting her job as a stripper has said the career change was "scary".Vanessa Demopoulous made her UFC debut on Saturday night as she beat Silvana Gomez Juarez via a first round submission at UFC 270 in Anaheim.The fight was an early preliminary bout on a card headlined by the heavyweight title bout between Francis Ngannou and Cyril Gane.Following her win, Demopoulos revealed that she had only recently quit her job as a stripper to focus on her career as a mixed martial artist.Having extended her professional MMA record to 7-4 with her win over Gomez Juarez, Demopoulos has since opened up about her career change.Speaking to MMA Fighting, she explained: "I said [I worked as an exotic dancer for] 13 years, but it was longer than that because I started dancing at 18 years old."I’m 33 now, I’ve written two books on the industry, I grew up in the industry, and walking away from it was one of the scariest things I have ever done."It’s just so scary, man, because that was the way I was making money all of these years to fight full-time. I was working at night, training all day, but I was only able to work two nights a week.Who is currently the most promising fighter in the UFC? Let us know in the comments section below."I was like, 'F**k! Do I want to make a few dollars? Or do I want to recover and sleep, and make sure I’m taking care of my body and mental space so I can perform better in the cage?'"I literally wrote this thing on my [whiteboard]: 'Bust your ass for thousands vs.

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has reaffirmed his desire of wanting to box Tyson Fury.

Prior to the clash, Gane had never been put on his back en route to a perfect 10-0 MMA record, only for the Cameroonian to execute three take-downs - including a brutal body slam - to retain the title he won by beating Stipe Miocic back in March.However, no sooner had Ngannou, 35, taken his career record to 17-3, that fresh doubts were being cast over his future after UFC supremo Dana White opted against the customary act of entering the cage to place the belt around the champion's waist.White, 52, was also notably absent from the post-fight press conference.Tensions between the President and Ngannou have been simmering for months, with the latter having been scathing over his current contract terms, whilst also publicly touting himself to switch combat sports and face Tyson Fury in a heavyweight boxing bout.Indeed, his latest win earned him $600,000 (£445,335), prompting Fury, who made $6 million (£4.45 million) just for winning his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder in October, to tweet Ngannou telling him to come and see him if he wants "to make some real money."Ngannou however, told MMA Hour his grievances weren't just financial.“The money was tempting, it was good, but this is not just about money,” he said.Should Ngannou walk away from the UFC? Let us know in the comments section.“Just money cannot fix this situation. I don’t believe that.“The term of the contract, everything that they put into, they hold you in captivity.“You can’t do anything.

Dancing on Ice on Sunday. Posing backstage, Holly struck a statuesque pose in the head to toe purple ruched gown, designed by Irena Soprano for Sol Angelann.

Following Francis Ngannou's win over Cyril Gane at last night's UFC 270, their respective pay for the fight has been revealed by the California State Atheltic Comission.

Francis Ngannou continues to fan the flames of talk regarding a potential fight with Tyson Fury, saying that his childhood dream was always to be a boxer.

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was left baffled after Dana White skipped his traditional slot at the post-fight press conference after failing to show inside the octagon after his victory. The UFC President has been drawn into a war of words with the 35-year-old over his future in the promotion, with Ngannou planning to move into boxing with eyes on Tyson Fury.

UFC 270 unfold at California's Honda Center on Saturday evening - forcing camera operators to swiftly move on. The UFC veteran was in attendance at the arena to watch the flyweight trilogy bout between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo as well as the heavyweight title unification match-up between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane.

UFC ring girl and Playboy model Arianny Celeste has a net worth four times bigger than that of heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane.Celeste, 36, has been with Dana White's promotion since 2006 and has won Ringcard Girl of the Year at the World MMA awards six times.She is also one of many who have jumped into bed with Hugh Hefner's iconic magazine over the years.Gane, meanwhile, has only been with the UFC since 2019, though in that time has taken his professional record to 10-0 and become their Interim Heavyweight Champion.But the difference in their bank balances remains considerable.According to First Sportz, the Frenchman has accumulated a net worth of $1million from his fight career.In comparison, Celeste has racked up $4million in wealth with several broadcast roles and sponsorship deals helping to boost her modelling income, as per Wealthy Persons.She posed nude for the November 2010 edition of Playboy, which was one of the top-selling of that year. Should UFC fighters be paid more? Let us know in the comments section. And in 2015 she famously got into a row with UFC star Ronda Rousey, calling her a "bully" after she argued ring girls "are either being paid too much or the fighters aren't paid enough".After giving birth to her son Raiden Beckham King in 2020, she returned to action as a ring girl just three months later.Celeste was also on duty at the most recent pay-per-view card last month.She therefore looks likely to be ringside for Gane's UFC 270 showdown with the reigning champion Francis Ngannou.'Bon Gamin' beat Derrick Lewis in dominant fashion last August to take the interim crown in Ngannou's absence.Now the pair of heavyweights are set to meet in the Octagon to determine the undisputed champion on Saturday

Tyson Fury withstood the punches of the most powerful heavyweight boxer in the world during his trilogy series with Deontay Wilder - but has been warned UFC champion Francis Ngannou would hit him harder.After stopping Wilder in the 11th round of their classic bout in Las Vegas last October, Fury is currently negotiating a WBC title defence with British rival Dillian Whyte.Ngannou meanwhile has also had his mind occupied by preparing for his heavyweight title defence with Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270 in California on Saturday night.However, should both icons come through their respective clashes, then a historic meeting could be on the cards with the Cameroonian having declared his intent to switch codes and take on 'The Gypsy King'.Some pundits have questioned the boxing credentials of Ngannou, 35, but his manager Marquel Martin believes his man could adapt, and also subject Fury to bombs beyond what Wilder was capable of."Francis is dangerous for Fury because the best fighter to fight Fury to date is Deontay Wilder. Deontay isn't known for 'sweet science' - he's known for his devastating power," he told Sky Sports."With that power, he was able to successfully land some power shots that put Tyson on the canvas a few times."I acknowledge it's very difficult to hit Tyson.

UFC 270.Having said that, there is one name that ignites visible fury behind his eyes - and it isn't that of upcoming opponent, and interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane.Born in Batie, Cameroon back in September of 1985, Ngannou grew up with his aunt after the divorce of his parents and began working in a sand quarry at the tender age of 10.Refusing the advances of gangs and choosing wisely to pursue boxing, it wasn't until after his 26th birthday that he travelled to France in a bid to make his passion a career.Having been jailed in Spain for illegally crossing the border, Ngannou was later introduced to Fernand Lopez by a mutual friend after living homeless on the streets of the French capital.With Mike Tyson as he idol, Ngannou wanted to train as a boxer, but the influence of Lopez saw him take a path in mixed martial arts that would see him become the most feared heavyweight on the planet.Beginning his career in November of 2013, Ngannou won five of his first six bouts to catch the eye of UFC chiefs, winning by second round knockout against fellow newcomer Luis Henrique in a taster of things to come.Curtis Blaydes, Bojan Mihajlovic, Anthony Hamilton, Andrei Arlovski and Alistair Overeem all subsequently fell at his hand before they could make the distance, with his first attempt at the belt following in 2018.Who will wear the belt after UFC 270? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionFor only the second time in his career the fight would go the distance - with the same outcome as the first.Stipe Miocic's unanimous victory was followed by a damaging loss against Derrick Lewis which would spell the end of the once fruitful partnership between the heavyweight and his long-term coach Lopez.Having left MMA

UFC Heavyweight Champion has slammed FIFA over its bull**** excuses in trying to postpone the Africa Cup of Nations.The rapidly spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 has made those in charge fearful of a greater outbreak of cases as clubs suffer an increasing number of players ruled out by the virus.FIFA president Gianni Infantino, along with governing bodies like the Premier League, has been among those in favour of postponing AFCON for a third time.But Ngannou, who clinched the UFC Heavyweight belt earlier this year, believes it is “disrespectful” for FIFA to postpone it when other tournaments have been allowed to continue worldwide.And the Cameroonian is desperate for his home nation to continue hosting the tournament between January 9

Former UFC king Junior dos Santos has called out Tyson Fury after signing a deal with S-Jam Boxing.

Tyson Fury has been backed to defeat UFC champion Francis Ngannou as a potential crossover bout continues to be talked about.

UFC star Francis Ngannou is weighing up a switch to boxing, hinting that his upcoming bout may be his last appearance as an MMA fighter. The 35-year-old will face Ciryl Gane in his next outing, in what is set to be a blockbuster unification fight at UFC 270.The January event will see UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou take on the French fighter Gane, who holds the interim title.But it may be the Cameroonian's last fight in UFC, as he has only one appearance left on his current deal with the company.He has regularly been linked with a switch to boxing, and he could make that a reality once his deal with the UFC ends, with the African keen to boost his financial earnings from competing.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Tyson Fury has confirmed that he is keen to face UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the octagon once he has dealt with heavyweight boxing rivals, Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.Fury has previously hinted that he would be interested in a crossover contest after retiring from boxing, with the current WBC heavyweight champion even going as far as to train with UFC middleweight star Darren Till and MMA legend Nick Diaz.However, in a recent interview with talkSPORT, Fury confirmed that he no longer had any interest in competing in MMA but would be open to fighting in a cage with the lighter 4oz MMA gloves.“No, I’ve got no real interest in grappling up and down on the floor and all

McGregor in the past, represents some of the UFC’s biggest stars including Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev and the recently retired Khabib Nurmagomedov.In a wide-ranging discussion on Mike Tyson’s podcast, the manager discussed Jake Paul’s future in combat sports, a possible UFC heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou and Georges St-Pierre’s legacy.However, Abdelaziz saved his most controversial opinions for the end of the interview and with the topic of the UFC lightweight division brought up, Abdelaziz went straight for McGregor, totally dismissing his chances against Poirier and labelling him “irrelevant”."Now we have McGregor fighting Dustin Poirier.

Tyson Fury has sent social media into a frenzy after he posted a video to his Instagram & Twitter accounts in which he called out heavyweight stars from three different combat sports; UFC, WWE and boxing. The first target of Fury's patented rhetoric was UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, of whom he had this to say: "This is a message to Francis Ngannou and the UFC guys.

Sky Sports."I want to make it fair. I know some other boxers want to fight an MMA guy."If we have a fight in the cage first, he might take it, but if we offer him a boxing fight, then he might say, 'No, no, no." Whyte couldn't resist a dig at the Cameroonian's nickname after he referred to a press conference the fighting pair did that was never broadcast.

Dillian Whyte claims Francis Ngannou "pleaded" with Dana White to scrap their proposed fight as he issued a fresh challenge to the UFC heavyweight champion.