Merab Dvalishvili has effortlessly defeated Sean O’Malley in the main event of the Mixed Martial Art’s (MMA) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 316 night in New Jersey, United States (US), securing a third-round modified choke win in their rematch to retain the bantamweight championship.
With United States President Donald Trump watching from cageside on Saturday, Dvalishvili (win-loss record of 20-4 MMA) emphatically displayed his wrestling base to tire out the former champion and make an argument as one of the sport’s best bantamweights, perhaps of all time.
Dvalishvili, who won at 4:42 of the third round for his 13th consecutive victory, said he would welcome his next title defence against Cory Sandhagen (win-loss record of 18-5 in MMA), a winner of four of his last five fights.
“You’re the man, let’s go,” Dvalishvili said, indicating that he would be interested in fighting Sandhagen next.
O’Malley confirmed the loss is a minor setback, reassuring of a steady return. “100 percent, thank you guys for coming out,” he said.
The women’s bantamweight title changed hands in the co-main event, as Kayla Harrison submitted Julianna Pena with a second-round kimura.
Harrison and Pena embraced in the Octagon afterwards, showing utmost class for one another after Harrison controlled every aspect of the fight. Harrison said during her post-fight interview that her weight cut was so draining on Thursday night that she “wanted to quit”, but it would have been a mistake in her eyes, given that most fighters in MMA do not win a UFC title.
US President Donald Trump (R) and daughter Ivanka Trump attend a UFC 316 event, headlined by a rematch between Georgian mixed martial artist Merab Dvalishvili and US mixed martial artist Sean O’Malley, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, June 14, 2025 [Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP]
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt fell short against Raoni Barcelos in a lacklustre affair by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
In middleweight action, Mansur Abdul-Malik earned a technical decision over Cody Brundage 30-27, 29-28, 29-28. Abdul-Malik nearly had a third-round total knockout 36 seconds in, but an accidental clash of heads changed the direction of the fight, thus needing the judges to intervene.
Later, at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, Kamaru Usman returned to winning ways as he defeated Joaquin Buckley 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 in a unanimous decision in the main event.
“Those knockouts will come,” Usman said after his win. “I just needed to get that monkey off my back.”
The first two rounds of the headline welterweight attraction saw Usman (win-loss record of 21-4 in MMA) pitch the equivalent of a shutout, effortlessly taking Buckley (win-loss record of 21-7 in MMA) down and utilising his ground-and-pound to outstrike the St Louis, US, native 16-0 in the significant strikes category.
Round 3 started strong for Buckley as he found his striking range before Usman achieved his third takedown in four attempts. Round 4 was primarily on the feet, as Buckley landed his best combinations of the fight but could not secure a comeback finish. Usman took Buckley down again, securing the back mount position as the round ended.
Round 5 saw both men trade blows, but it was too little, too late for Buckley, who had a six-fight unbeaten streak snapped. It was Usman’s first win since he held the title in November 2021.
Buckley was gracious in defeat, suffering his first loss at welterweight.
“We’re just getting started, baby,” Buckley said. “We’ll be back.”
Kamaru Usman (red gloves) fights Joaquin Buckley (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 14, 2025 [Brett Davis-Imagn Images via Reuters]
The co-main event also needed the cards, as former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas earned a highly competitive unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 over Miranda Maverick.
In middleweight, Edmen Shahbazyan nearly finished Andre Petroski with a would-be third-round total knockout before walking away with a unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28. The win marked Shahbazyan’s first stretch of back-to-back wins since 2019, his first decision win since 2018.
Writer Nisha Mal has been obsessed with Rochelle Humes’ latest Next collection and highlights some of her favourite summer pieces
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Writer Nisha Mal is impressed with the new summer releases at Next(Image: Next)
Next has been going big with its summer drop this season. Most notably, the retailer’s collection with Rochelle Humes has caught my eye, as it includes some classic, tailored pieces that will withstand micro-trends.
The collection consists of timeless linen fabrics, colourful fitted coats, and lightweight summer knits for the UK’s unpredictable climes. One of my favourite pieces from the collection is this Neutral Cotton Linen Blend Trophy Jacket, which can be worn throughout the year.
Priced at £64, it is great for the office or a fancy dinner on occasions when I don’t know what to wear but want to look like I’ve made an effort. The neutral colour means I can pair it with almost all of the accessories and bags I have in my wardrobe.
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It can be worn with jeans and trousers, or even a leather mini skirt and tights for wintertime looks. Linen has no give and can often feel restrictive, which one reviewer found: “Not suitable. Material stiff and thick, and the jacket too short.”
Alternatively, New Look is selling a cropped, boucle trophy jacket which is considerably cheaper at £29.99 (originally £49.99). The navy jacket has chunky gold buttons and a collarless design.
Rochelle models a new linen co-ord
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In keeping with linen, Next’s stunning blue co-ord is also worth shouting about. It comprises a longline sleeveless waistcoat (£39), and then buyers have the choice between either a longline skirt (£34) or a pair of city shorts (£26).
The sky blue set is made from a textured finish material. I particularly like the waistcoat, which has a high neck, and is finished with front pockets and a button-down fastening.
However, the skirt loses points for me mostly due to its long, ankle-length. Standing at 5ft (5 ft 1 on a good day), it’s a shame it isn’t offered in petite.
Rochelle Humes stuns in a new Next linen jacket (Image: Next)
If it were a midi or even knee-length, I might get away with it, but seeing as it’s so long, there’s no chance it’s going to fall right on me, unless I get it tailored (a job I will most definitely not do). For shoppers a similar height to me, the set’s city shorts are the better choice.
For a boho-inspired co-ord look to Nobody’s Child, where this Blue Tie Dye set is offered. It comprises a cami with spaghetti straps (£49) and a matching long, floaty skirt (£99). I think this set would look beautiful worn on holiday, or at a festival paired with cowboy boots.
Returning to Rochelle Humes’ summer collection, this Brown Glossy Satin Maxi co-ord is ideal for upcoming summer weddings and special occasions. It comprises a halterneck top and a long, flowy skirt.
The TV presenter wearing the brown polka dot co-ord(Image: Next)
Available in regular or petite sizing, the maxi-length skirt is decorated with a polka dot all-over print, and has a floaty pleated skirt (£50). The accompanying blouse (£32) has the exact same print. and has a tie-bow fastening at the back.
The skirt has 12 customer reviews, mostly positive; however, one shopper has a warning about the material writing: “Absolutely loved the colour and fit of the skirt but creased so badly.”
For a casual holiday-inspired set look to Boden, where shoppers can pick up a colourful set comprising a loose-fitting pair of trousers (£120) and a matching, floaty shirt (£80). The Sieena linen set is all-white and features a tropical print all over it, including little banana prints, seashells, lobsters and even a little bird.
Rochelle sporting the ideal summer jumper from Next(Image: Next)
My last Next pick is this knitted jumper, priced at £35. As we all know, British summertime is mostly a let-down, and having a jumper at hand is useful for on/off downpours. The keyhole design means I won’t get overheated, and it’s lightweight enough to pop into my handbag without taking up much space.
The ecru-white knit comes in sizes small, medium, large, extra large, and extra large. Rochelle pairs it with light-wash jeans and tousled locks, but it’d look equally stylish with denim cut-offs or city shorts. The knit is also available in a blue colourway with pink and green stripes.
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In the reviews, a buyer praised its design and comfort, writing: “I love this jumper. It’s so comfortable. I wanted a jumper that hung well, and this certainly does that. A slightly off-white colour. Worth the money.”
Ted Lasso was confirmed to be returning for a fourth season in March this year, but will Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor be reprising her role of Sassy alongside Jason Sudeikis?
Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor is on a mission to shake up the male, pale, and stale travel TV landscape
Actress and comedian Ellie Taylor has revealed whether or not she will be returning for the new series of Ted Lasso. The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared alongside Jason Sudeikis in all three seasons of the popular Apple TV series.
Ted Lasso wrapped things up, seemingly for good, in May 2023, but it was announced in March that the Emmy award-winning series will be returning for a fourth series, with executive producer Jason set to reprise his titular role of the American AFC Richmond coach.
Announcing the surprise series, Jason, 49, said: “As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap’, in season four the folks at AFC Richmond learn to leap before they look, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.”
Among the other stars of Ted Lasso are comedian Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple, Phil Dunster and Game Of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham. Ellie – who is working with Intrepid Travel to campaign for more female-fronted travel shows – played the supporting role of Flo ‘Sassy’ Collins, best friend of Hannah’s character Rebecca Welton.
Ellie Taylor may not be returning to Ted Lasso but she is off on her travels
Hannah has revealed she is reprising her role as the owner of AFC Richmond when the fourth series begins shooting in July, but will Sassy be by Rebecca’s side once again? Ellie isn’t sure.
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“Oh, I have no idea,” Ellie admitted earlier this week when asked if she was returning to the hit Apple TV series. “I mean, I know as much as you do about Ted Lasso. I’m delighted that it’s coming back and I’ll be avidly watching for sure.”
“I can’t imagine anyone who was involved with the original series would not want to go back,” Ellie mused when quizzed on if she wants to play Sassy one more time. “It was a joy to be a part of. I feel really lucky to have been part of such a show that is so well regarded and mean so much to so many people.”
Ellie may not be filming (yet) but she’s keeping busy with a mammoth task – trying to shake up the male, pale and stale world of travel TV. The comedian has teamed up with Intrepid Travel to back a campaign for more women fronting travel shows.
According to Intrepid Travel, less than a quarter (23%) of travel programmes commissioned last year were hosted solely by female presenters, despite almost half of women wanting to have some representation on screen to highlight the unique issues female travellers can experience.
‘We’re also starting a conversation about what needs to change’
“I’ve spent my career challenging outdated attitudes, and travel TV is long overdue for a shake-up. It’s wild that last year in 2024 only 23% of travel shows were hosted by women, despite the fact that so many women are passionate about travel, exploration, and storytelling. Intrepid found 48% of people consider travel to be a male-dominated industry, but it shouldn’t be!” Ellie said of her new gig.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Intrepid Travel to shine a light on this issue – and to do it in a way that makes people laugh while still making a serious point. We’re not just calling out the disparity, we’re also starting a conversation about what needs to change, and hopefully, inspiring networks to rethink who they put in the spotlight.”
In a bid to inspire commissioners to cater to the real interests of audiences, Intrepid Travel has teamed up with TV producer Nicola Hebden (known for Travel Man and Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father) to devise a proposal for an innovative new travel series – Travel Ann.
The programme will follow Ellie as she encounters remarkable women across the globe who have committed their lives to effecting significant change in their local communities. These are women who are pushing boundaries and redefining leadership within the realms of travel and conservation.
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In one suggested episode, Ellie spends time with The Black Mambas – the world’s first and only all-female, unarmed anti-poaching unit – who are safeguarding endangered wildlife and inspiring a new wave of female conservationists.
Travel Ann is in the process of being pitched to major UK TV networks for a 6 episode run. Further information on the TV series can be found here.
If you’re heading to a summer event, and are in need of some shapewear, Lisa Snowdon has just shared her favourites styles, plus a few clever tips and tricks
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Lisa Snowdon shared the best shapewear to wear under occasionwear(Image: ITV)
We always trust Lisa Snowdon’s advice when it comes to fashion, I mean let’s face it, she always looks amazing. But we also trust her in what to wear underneath to make us feel our most confident self.
And if you’ve got a summer wedding, or fancy occasion coming up and are in need of some shapewear help, Lisa has just saved the day with her latest This Morning segment on what shapewear is best for each concern.
From multi-way bras designed specifically for those with bigger busts, to thigh sculpting shapewear designed for low back dresses, Lisa has selected the best of the best from brands including Curvy Kate, M&S, and Skims.
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The Multiway Bra
Available for £33 here
Curvy Kate’s Multiway Bra(Image: Curvy Kate)
Lisa raved about Curvy Kate’s Multiway Bra, which states you can get 100 different uses out of just one bra. And priced at £33, Lisa said that’s 33p way if you try out all 100.
And this is the perfect bra for those with bigger busts as it goes from a 32D up until a 40J. So how does this bra work? The innovative eyeletted fold over top edge of the cup means that the straps can be positioned anywhere, which is a lifesaver if you’re heading to various events wearing dresses with all different cuts. Whether you want strapless, one-shoulder, low-back, this bra does it all while also offering the support that bigger chested women need underneath their occasionwear.
Backless shapewear
Stick on bra available for £24 here and hourglass thigh shaper for £54 here
Backless dresses are a pretty big trend at the moment, but going braless or without shapewear simply isn’t an option for most of us. However, Lisa’s hack has saved the day. The hack involves wearing a stick on bra, like Marks & Spencer’s Wired Stick On Strapless Winged Bra. This is then combined with Wacoal’s clever Hourglass Thigh Shaper, which dips at the back meaning the fabric won’t be seen when wearing your backless dress. Plus the shapewear skims all the lumps and bumps you don’t want showing and helps create a gorgeaous silhouette.
Halterneck hack
Available for £62 here
Skims multi-way bra(Image: Skims)
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Of course, we can’t have the shapewear conversation wihtout talking about Skims. Lisa raves about the Kim Kardashian-founded bra for its amazing shade range, which we definitely can’t fault. And Skims multi-way bra is another that geniusly adapts to different dress styles. Durign the segment, Lisa effortless showed us how to adapt this handy bra from its classic straps to a halter-neck style, making it perfect for those wearing halterneck occasionwear outfits this summer.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian side, Al Ahly, on Saturday as FIFA’s new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.
Messi was denied a storybook stoppage-time winner when he saw his curling shot from 20 yards out tipped onto the bar by Mohamed El Shenawy as Miami piled on the pressure in the final minutes of the game.
Al Ahly, who were cheered on by over 10,000 of their supporters, were left to rue a first-half penalty from Egypt international, Trezeguet, which was saved by Miami’s Argentine keeper, Oscar Ustari.
Inter Miami’s Argentine forward, Lionel Messi, controls the ball during the Club World Cup 2025 Group A football match between Egypt’s Al-Ahly and US Inter Miami at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 14, 2025. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
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But the Egyptians also had El Shenawy to thank for another fine save in the dying seconds to keep out a header from Maxi Falcon as Miami pushed for three points in the Group A clash.
For organisers, FIFA, who have faced heavy skepticism over the necessity for the tournament, the absence of a goal was the only disappointment on a night that delivered everything else that their president, Gianni Infantino, had hoped for from the opening night.
Fears of a low crowd for the opener eased as the seats in the 64,000 venue began to fill up with the stadium almost full at kick-off time.
Thousands of fans of Al Ahly, record 12 times African Champions League winner and 45-time league champions of Egypt, arrived at Hard Rock Stadium well ahead of kick-off and made their presence felt with singing and chanting.
Inter Miami’s US forward, Fafa Picault (2nd R), reacts after a goal attempt during the Club World Cup 2025 Group A football match between Egypt’s Al-Ahly and US Inter Miami at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 14, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)
The stadium, home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, witnessed chaotic scenes last year at the final of the Copa America between Argentina and Colombia where fans broke into the ground after long delays to enter.
Penalty Drama
But there was an efficient filter system set up for ticket and security checks well away from the stadium perimeter and there were no signs of any problems.
Nor was there any indication of the controversial crackdown on illegal immigrants from US President Donald Trump’s administration having any impact on the game in the heavily Hispanic South Florida community.
While there were no goals to celebrate, the game was far from boring with Al Ahly enjoying the better of the first half before Miami improved significantly after the break.
Al Ahly opened up Miami’s defence with ease in the opening minutes of the game and Emam Ashour was denied by Ustari after being put through by Trezeguet.
Palestine international striker, Wessam Abou Ali, had an effort ruled out for offside in the 31st minute, and then the Denmark-born forward had a fierce strike tipped over by Ustari.
The penalty came when Telasco Segovia bundled over Zizo but Trezeguet’s spot kick was weak and parried out with the former Aston Villa forward unable to react fast enough to the rebound.
Inter Miami’s Argentine goalkeeper, Oscar Ustari, makes a save on a penalty kick by Al Ahly’s Egyptian midfielder #07 Trezeguet during the Club World Cup 2025 Group A football match between Egypt’s Al-Ahly and US Inter Miami at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 14, 2025. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
Miami were stronger after the break with Messi going close in the 64th minute with a free-kick that grazed the post before hitting the side-netting, tricking part of the crowd into thinking he had scored.
He nearly did in stoppage time, after a well-worked short-corner but the outstretched fingertip of El Shenawy was to deny him.
Miami face Porto in Atlanta on Thursday before returning home to face Brazil’s Palmeiras on Monday and while those should be tougher tests, their Argentina coach Javier Mascherano was upbeat.
“The truth is we leave with the feeling that we could have won it in the second half. Going forward we have to do what we did in the second half, not have any fear, shed whatever baggage we had because when we play like that, we can play even with any team,” he said.
Al Ahly’s Spanish coach, Jose Riveiro, who only took charge of the team for this tournament, said his team should have finished the game off in the first half.
“It’s a game of mistakes. We had a decent amount of chances in the first half to put the game in a different space,” he said before praising the team’s fans.
“It was like we were playing in Cairo and that was a surprise for me in my first official match with Al Ahly. To be here in the States and have it like you were playing at home is something that can probably only happen in this club,” he said.
