https://samuelfaris-clark.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Samuel Faris-ClarkenFri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-joe-rogan-backs-jon-jonestrained-gable-steveson-to-be-next-ufc-heavyweight-starGable Steveson is set to fight Hugo Lezama as part of the Mexico Fight League on Thursday, February 19 at the Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, Mexico.Steveson won Olympic gold at 125kg in wrestling, competed in the WWE for three years, and is currently 2-0 in his MMA career.Lezama, however, presents Steveson’s biggest MMA challenge yet, boasting a record of 11-3 when the American’s last two opponents had a combined four fights.Fans and analysts view the 25-year-old Steveson as the future of the...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-joe-rogan-backs-jon-jonestrained-gable-steveson-to-be-next-ufc-heavyweight-starhttps://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-champion-khamzat-chimaev-reacts-to-sean-strickland-ko-win-over-anthony-hernandezStrickland eyes belt but Chimaev remains dismissiveThe bout was seen as a possible title eliminator, with Strickland having some choice words for middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev prior to the fight.“That’d be a big fight,” he said.“I think I’m probably the only one that could beat Chimaev.“I honestly think Fluffy [Anthony Hernandez] is a better wrestler than Chimaev.”Chimaev, however, may vacate his middleweight title and move up to light heavyweight.The champ has previously added fuel to t...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-champion-khamzat-chimaev-reacts-to-sean-strickland-ko-win-over-anthony-hernandezhttps://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-tatsuro-taira-gets-title-shot-against-joshua-van-over-manel-kapeTitle shot surprise: Taira gets the callVan broke the news that Taira will be his first title defence during the Fan Q&A ahead of UFC Houston.Many thought that Manel Kape was next in line for the title, including Van, who was offered Kape on two weeks notice for UFC 326:“Mick Maynard and my managers said, ‘Who you want: Manel or Taira for March 7?’ I said Manel.“I don't know what happened a couple of days later, they said Taira."After Kape’s first-round knockout of Brandon Royval in December 202...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-tatsuro-taira-gets-title-shot-against-joshua-van-over-manel-kapehttps://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-alex-pereira-vacates-ufc-light-heavyweight-belt-jiri-prochazka-vs-carlos-ulberg-setPereira teases heavyweight opponentPereira reclaimed the title with an 80-second knockout of Magomed Ankalaev in October, avenging the only loss he suffered at light heavyweight.The former two-division GLORY kickboxing champion leaves light heavyweight with a record of 6-1.He will now seek to become the UFC’s first three-weight world champion.Indeed, Pereira would be the first fighter to even fight for the belt in three separate weight classes.The Brazilian currently walks around at 242lbs, whic...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-alex-pereira-vacates-ufc-light-heavyweight-belt-jiri-prochazka-vs-carlos-ulberg-sethttps://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-ilia-topuria-vs-justin-gaethje-alex-pereira-vs-cyril-gane-headline-ufc-freedom-250Main events revealedHeadlining UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn is a lightweight title unification bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje.In the co-main event, former light heavyweight king Alex Pereira moves up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane for an interim belt as champion Tom Aspinall recovers from injury.The undercard includes exciting names like Sean O’Malley, Michael Chandler, and Bo Nickal.On paper, it is a solid, pay-per-view worthy card.However, the...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-ilia-topuria-vs-justin-gaethje-alex-pereira-vs-cyril-gane-headline-ufc-freedom-250https://sportjustsport.com/mma-news-max-holloway-vs-charles-oliveira-disappoints-and-makes-fans-question-the-existence-of-the-bmf-belt/By Samuel Faris-Clark The UFC 326 main event between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira was supposed to be aviolent coronation. It was a fight for the symbolic “Baddest Motherfcker” title, featuring two of the most exciting finishers in the sport’s history. Instead, it delivered a tactical masterclass that felt like a betrayal of the BMF spirit, leaving fans and fighters questioning the belt’s very purpose. Fans anticipated a striking war, a quintessential “BMF” scrap where both men...Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://sportjustsport.com/mma-news-max-holloway-vs-charles-oliveira-disappoints-and-makes-fans-question-the-existence-of-the-bmf-belt/https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-sean-strickland-back-in-action-vs-anthony-hernandez-but-is-his-star-quality-waningSean Strickland has been one of the UFC's biggest stars in recent year but has his star power diminished.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesportsnewsblitz.com/news/mma-news-sean-strickland-back-in-action-vs-anthony-hernandez-but-is-his-star-quality-waninghttps://www.afcbpodcast.com/opinion/pondering-afc-bournemouths-summer-potential-transfer-business/A short preview of AFCB's potential transfer business for the 2024 season.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.afcbpodcast.com/opinion/pondering-afc-bournemouths-summer-potential-transfer-business/https://youtu.be/khd2rZJ85SUThis is a short package made with Bournemouth Walking Football Club for Sports Journalism degree at Solent University.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://youtu.be/khd2rZJ85SUhttps://solentsportsnews.com/walking-football-and-its-benefits/Walking Football is a sport on the rise but what benefits to participants receive.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://solentsportsnews.com/walking-football-and-its-benefits/https://youtu.be/JOKczC3OHJ0A presenting showreel where I do a Piece to Camera, Sit Down Interview and a Two Way (talking back to someone in studio)Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://youtu.be/JOKczC3OHJ0https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2025/03/05/1215864-bayern-munich-3-0-bayern-leverkusen-kane-double-sees-munich-dispatch-of-leverkusen.htmlBayern Munich stroll to victory as Leverkusen masters their own downfall in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2025/03/05/1215864-bayern-munich-3-0-bayern-leverkusen-kane-double-sees-munich-dispatch-of-leverkusen.html