At Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan, South Korea’s Ko Seok-hyeon defeated Welshman Oban Elliott by unanimous 30-27 decision.
Ko, who is making his UFC debut, put together a strong display that included several submissions throughout the three rounds, with the 31-year veteran keeping Elliott grounded for a long time.
Elliott, who was given the nickname “The Welsh Gangster,” has now lost his first fight since making his UFC debut in February 2024.
He and Ramiz Brahimaj were originally scheduled to fight on May 31 at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
Due to visa concerns, the 27-year-old’s fight was postponed, but the UFC made a quick decision to keep him active by rescheduling him for the card for this weekend.
With victories over Preston Parsons and Val Woodburn as unanimous winners, the Welshman finished the match with a 3-0 UFC record and a knockout victory over Bassil Hafez at UFC 309 in November.
Elliott collaborated with some of the best fighters in the sport to travel throughout Europe to get ready for the fight.
EXCLUSIVE: Nicola Peltz Beckham’s friends have voiced their opposition to recent media “attacks” and “false claims” about the actress, saying they are getting too much and unfair.
Nicola Peltz Beckham’s pals say ‘attacks’ and ‘false claims’ getting out of hand(Image: Getty Images)
Nicola Peltz Beckham is feeling ‘attacked’ by the ‘false claims’ that are being made against her, her friends have said. Nicola, 30, has found herself caught up in the rumours of the Beckham family feud, with insiders calling the daughter of Billionaire Nelson Peltz ‘spoiled’.
As the youngest daughter of US billionaire businessman Nicola reportedly got whatever she desired, according to claims from an inside source. Insiders close to the family say he ‘threw money at anything and everything’ including the two Los Angeles homes where Nicola and Brooklyn have resided together since they started dating in 2019.
This week, it became known that they had moved into a brand-new Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, five-bedroom home worth £11 million that was close to where Brooklyn and his parents lived when David and Brooklyn moved to California in 2007 after David signed for the LA Galaxy football team.
After selling their first home, an $ 8 million pad in Beverly Hills, the young couple moved to a £7.7 million mansion with a gym and sauna. Nelson and his wife Claudia gave Nicola money, and she received it.
Nicola Peltz Beckham is feeling ‘attacked’ by the ‘false claims’ that are being made against her(Image: Getty Images)
However, a source close to Brooklyn and Nicola has shut down the rumours that the couple are being ‘spoiled’ as they told The Mirror: “Nicola doesn’t deny she’s had a fortunate life, and she’s grateful for it. But she’s also been working for over 20 years, and now writes, directs, and produces her own projects. Her parents are proud to support their children, and the idea that this reflects poorly on them simply doesn’t hold up.”
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“Calling her spoiled is false. For her wedding, she requested donations to support Ukraine instead of gifts, and she runs Yogi’s House, a rescue that saves dogs from euthanasia in shelters. These one-sided and false attacks have gotten out of hand.”
It comes as David and Victoria have been accused of apparently not providing financially for Brooklyn. In recent months, relationships between Brooklyn, his wife Nicola and the Beckhams have become extremely strained, with people close to both sides engaging in a war of words.
Brooklyn has remained silent as his father’s hopes for a knighthood finally come true. Victoria has been reportedly rubbed in the wrong way by Brooklyn’s actions, and she has been left furious by his actions.
The rumours of the Beckham family feud rage on(Image: Instagram)
And the ongoing feud between the Beckhams and their son Brooklyn is only escalating, with friends of David and Victoria’s reportedly accusing Nicola of “deliberately” rubbing it in. Brooklyn and Nicola have distanced themselves from Victoria and David, following a series of snubs.
Although their eldest son Brooklyn and his nepo-baby wife Nicola are keeping quiet on the situation, as are the Beckhams, the couple have been notably absent from a slew of family-centred events and social media posts – or lack thereof – have spoken volumes.
Brooklyn and Nicola have avoided it all by not attending events or acknowledging the special occasions on social media, despite the previously close-knit family continuing to plan events, including David’s 50th birthday celebrations and his long-awaited knighthood.
In 2022, Brooklyn and Nicola wed.
Meanwhile, the pair have publicly praised Nicola’s parents numerous times on social media. Back in April, the couple posted an Easter basket they received from her parents, with the pair issuing a ‘thank-you’ to them on Instagram – despite Brooklyn completely ignoring his mum on Mother’s Day just weeks before.
Father’s Day also went without mention from Brooklyn, but Nicola gushed over her father, billionaire businessman and investor Nelson Peltz. According to a friend of the couple, it has been a particularly painful time for the Beckhams.
Speaking to the Mail, a source said: “It all feels very pointed. Like Brooklyn and Nicola are deliberately trying to rub David and Victoria’s noses in it.”
After India was bowled out for 471 on Day Two of the Test series opener at Headingley, Ollie Pope and his most recent century led England to a score of 209-3.
Pope was the leading scorer and 100 not out as England fought back from stumps to reduce its deficit to 262 runs.
Pope had some flaws. In gloomy bowler-friendly conditions, he was only able to escape lbw on 34 and was dropped on 60. He survived a testing opening spell from speedster Jasprit Bumrah.
He won his ninth test hundred and placed second against India with his luck.
As expected, Bumrah faced England’s greatest threat in the first over, taking all three of his wickets with the help of Joe Root on 28 to end his and Pope’s 80-run third-wicket partnership, and Zac Crawley with 62 to end their 122-run second-wicket partnership.
Harry Brook, who was the only overkeeper, would have had a fourth wicket in the final over, but Bumrah overstepped for the third time in the over. The best fast bowler in the world also suffered two field-to-field catches.
Soon after lunch, England wasn’t supposed to start batting.
Stephen Mulhern, the former Dancing On Ice presenter, has suffered yet another professional setback after ending his lucrative contract with Butlin’s, a well-known British holiday company.
Stephen Mulhern has been dropped by Butlin’s(Image: FILE)
Stephen Mulhern’s lucrative contract with Butlin’s has been terminated, cappeding a star’s bad luck spiral. The presenter, 48, had reportedly earned £1 million as the face of the family-friendly holiday resort chain in the UK.
However, the star’s magic has now expired, and according to reports, his contract is not going to be renewed. At the renowned holiday chain, Stephen had a successful beginning in his Redcooat career. And as part of his now-defunct deal, he also performed on stage at venues in Minehead, Bognor Regis, and Skegness.
According to a report, the ITV star’s contract will not be renewed and he will no longer work after the summer is over. The star’s representative confirmed that the partnership between the brand and the TV star had ended.
However, they added that host had enjoyed his time working with the chain. The spokesperson told The Mirror: “Stephen has absolutely loved being part of the Butlin’s family – performing his stage shows in front of thousands of holiday makers across the country and the relationship with Butlin’s remains hugely positive.
Stephen is extremely excited about this change, which will allow him to look into new opportunities for family vacations. Stephen has been a wonderful part of the Butlin family, according to a Butlin’s spokesperson, and he is still a valued member. After three fantastic years, Stephen’s much-loved live performance won’t be playing in 2026, but we’re thrilled to be teaming up for more ambitious projects this fall.
The TV star entertained audiences at Butlin’s at the beginning of his career(Image: No credit)
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A source told The Sun that Stephen had lost his job, and that “Stephen has been a huge hit with holidaymakers.” He made a brilliant living as a Redcoat when he first started his career.
However, this is just the latest incident in a line of bad news for Stephen – both professionally and personally. The long-running ITV winter sport reality show Dancing On Ice was axed earlier this year – with the show being cancelled after ratings tanked after he came on board to co-host it alongside Holly Willoughby in 2024.
Stephen replaced Phillip Schofield who saw his contract with ITV go up in flames in 2023 after he admitted having an office affair behind-the-scenes of This Morning with a much younger employee and then lying about it.
After six seasons, Stephen’s other television series, In For a Penny, was canceled, but it was speculated that the program might be revived later.
Dancing On Ice won’t be returning(Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Don’t put your money down yet, as a source previously advised The Sun: “We could be opening up in your neighborhood town to challenge even more people to participate in our special and madcap games in the future.
Fans of Stephen were concerned last year when he collapsed in a Pizza Express after having surgery for a health condition. When his father passed away last year, he also experienced a heart wrenching bereavement.
Following his Royal Variety Performance in December, Stephen paid homage to his late father in a moving moment. He said, “That was for you dad,” as the audience applauded his magic tricks.
In happier news, Stephen continues to host some of his other TV shows, including Deal or No Deal, which was revived in 2023.
Jobe Bellingham, who scored in his first start for Borussia Dortmund, already knew that big brother Jude would make an appearance.
Jobe scored on his first start for the black and yellow after four years, nine months, and one week after Jude had won the German Cup with a score of 5-0.
The 19-year-old made his full debut 45 minutes later, when he defeated the Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in the Club World Cup, which was 15 minutes more than Jude’s defeat against Duisburg in September 2020.
Jobe certainly showed signs of his sibling’s nack of arriving late in the box, and Jude continued to score 24 goals in 132 games for Dortmund before joining Real Madrid in 2023.
In Cincinnati, the goal displayed poise, poise, agility, and ruthlessness. Jobe cushioned the ball away from his marker before firing past the goalkeeper, though with the aid of a slight deflection, after timing his run perfectly.
It’s a really nice bonus, the author says. I’m glad we won, but both the team and I still need to work on a lot of things. Bellingham told Dazn, “I’m really pleased with it.
You need to be really good at arriving late on the edge of the box as a midfielder, but I practice that so many times, not that exact finish.
You are doing really well if you can score and contribute those kinds of goals a certain amount each season.
Jobe may find comparisons to Jude to be tiring, but there is a justification for them.
His runs into the penalty area are similar to those of another English midfielder in terms of timing.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel told Dazn, “It’s sometimes easy for a midfielder to just pass the ball and then stand still.”
“No, he wants to arrive in the box late. When the ball drops, he wants to be there.
He reminds me of Frank Lampard, a player I once played with. Being present and arriving at the right time ensures the achievement of 20 or more goals each season. He’ll likely score a lot of goals for Dortmund, in my opinion.
He’s very direct, which is what I like about him. When he has the ball, he runs forward and passes forward. He specifically wants to arrive at the box on time.
He wouldn’t have scored this goal if he hadn’t passed and then veered off. “The chest control and the volley.”
Christian Vieri, a former Italy and Inter Milan player, said: “He’s going to score a lot of goals because he always goes in the opposite direction. He looks like his brother and moves exactly the same.”
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commander of the newly established Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, led troops of the newly established Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari in a successful two-day clearance operation across parts of Southern Taraba in an ongoing effort to eliminate criminal elements that undermine the peace and security of communities in Taraba State.
The intensive operation, which was conducted in Wukari and Takum Local Government Areas between June 19 and June 20, 2025, targeted known bandit communities and alleged criminal hideouts.
On June 19, 2025, troops moved along the High Tension route in Wukari LGA, passing through towns like Lortema, Gudu, Mbayenge, and Teyotima.
Strategic areas like river lines, high grounds, abandoned settlements, and known terrorist hideouts were thoroughly searched, according to an acting assistant director, Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, of the 6 Brigade, Nigeria Army.
To prevent the state’s Wukari Local Government Area from destroying law and order, this operation comes after the Nigerian Army’s forward operating base was established in the state’s Wukari Local Government Area.
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Credible information about the location of Teyotima village’s mother, Angba (FNU), is well known as “Yellow.” The suspect is alleged to have a refuge in the village. No weapons or suspects were discovered, despite the cordoned off and searched area.
Further operations expanded to Ikayior village, where Akiki Utiv, alias “Full Fire,” is a known wanted criminal. A bandit camp was discovered and destroyed within the village by soldiers.
14 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition loaded in an AK-47 magazine were recovered after conducting a search of the premises. In order to stop criminal elements from using the camp in the future, the camp was later destroyed.
Without making any enemy contact, troops continued clearing operations through Chanchangi, Jam Kaanan, Hingir, Ukum, and Nbaume villages in Takum LGA on June 20.
However, troops encountered hostile fire at Mande Atsager, which was Verior John Gata’s wanted bandit leader’s hideout. The bandits fled into the nearby forest and abandoned their camp after being overrun by the troops’ superior firepower.
A search of the location turned up a building with four in-built detention cells, one of which is thought to have been used to hold kidnapped victims pending ransom payments. A human skull-containing shrine was also discovered by soldiers, which suggests that occult practices are employed to support criminal activity. The camp was completely destroyed, and the entire area was cleared.
