BKFCCredit: BKFCWhen the spotlight was brightest, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship delivered arguably its best show ever in Philadelphia on Saturday night.In the main event, Jeremy Stephens pulled the mild upset as he scored a second-round TKO win over hometown hero Eddie Alvarez as the latters corner stopped the fight between rounds.Stephens scored two knockdowns en route to the finish as he looked faster, better conditioned and more powerful than the former UFC champion.Stephens struggled in MMA at the highest levels of the sport, but he has seemingly found himself in BKFC.Hes now 3-0 with the promotion and he should be in a position to secure a strong payday in his next fight. Alvarez looks cooked.Hes been on the losing end of some brutal stoppages and at 41 years old, its likelyor at least it probably should bethe end of the road for him as a combat sports athlete.After the fight, Stephens and BKFC owner Conor McGregor faced off in the middle of the ring. McGregor urged BKFC owner David Feldman to make the date for a fight between the two former UFC fighters who have their own history.MORE FOR YOUIt was an interesting moment, but like every other combat sports contest McGregor is interested in doing, it will likely be blocked by the UFC while hes under contract. McGregor recently revealed the UFC blocked his attempt to face Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India.Therefore, its unclear why they even bothered to pose. When Feldman mentioned it in the post-event presser, he did it in a way that suggests he isnt putting much stock in the concept.In any case, the event was amazing overall and quite honestly, with the energy from the crowd and the fights, they didnt need McGregors push for this one.As definitive as Stephens win over Alvarez was, it looked like a boring unanimous decision compared to some of the other finishes.Here is a look at all of the results and some highlights of the unbelievable knockouts from the event.Jeremy Stephens def. Eddie Alvarez via third-round TKO (5:00)Ben Rothwell def. Mick Terrill via first-round KO (0:36)All former UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell needed was 36 seconds to become the new BKFC heavyweight champion. Take a look at this vicious right cross that won him the title.Bec Rawlings def. Taylor Starling via unanimous decision (50-44 x2, 49-45)Pat Brady def. Zach Calmus via first-round TKO (0:53)John Garbarino def. Apostle Spencer via first-round KO (1:59)Garbarino ensured hed have a special evening. After scoring a first-round KO win over Apostle Spencer, Garbarino proposed to his girlfriend in the BKFC ring. She said yes.Kaine Tomlinson Jr. def. Pat Sullivan via first-round KO (0:37)You may never see a nastier KO than this one from Tomlinson Jr. It looked like rag-doll physics in a video game. The Uncrowneds Ariel Helwani had just one word:Steve Banks def. Joey Dawejko via third-round TKO (1:54)Brandon Meyer def. Zed Montanez via second-round KO (0:39)Travis Thompson def. Zachary Pannell via second-round KO (0:41)Phil Caracappa def. Noah Norman via disqualification (R4, 0:40)Cody Russell def. Logan Tucker via third-round KO (0:49)Itso Babulaidze def. Bryan McDowell via unanimous decision (48-42 x2, 47-43)

CREDIT: Carlos M. Saavedra (Photo by Carlos M. Saavedra /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set ... [+] Number: X154711 TK1 R1 F599 )Sports Illustrated via Getty ImagesThe Global Fight League held their inaugural draft on Friday night. We can now say definitively, there were fighters included who did not give their consent to be included in the leagues draft pool.Rashad Evans was drafted to the leagues Los Angeles team.However, Evans made it clear, he did not want to be included in the leagues draft. Evans and former UFC rival Quinton Rampage Jackson have agreed to a boxing match in April.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 04: Rashad Evans arrives prior to the UFC 272 ceremonial weigh-in at UFC ... [+] T-Mobile Arena on March 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCRampage took to social media to question Evans inclusion in the league.I dont know how Rashad is on here when Im scheduled to beat his ass in April, Rampage posted on X.MORE FOR YOUEvans assured his rival that he would indeed be fighting him in the planned boxing match, and offered: Let me be clear! The only commitment I have is to lay yo ass out in April!! I was added to this without my consent!! You aint off the hook that easy!I reached out to Evans via text for more details.I never signed with them, Evans said. I expressed interest in fighting with them in the future. I told them I cant sign anything with them until after I fight Rampage in April.Its unclear where the mix-up happened, but the two sides are not on the same page.Once I saw them include me in the draft I was bothered, Evans added. Because I specifically told my manager to not allow this to happen. This organization is amateur. I just feel bad for guys who jumped to this promotion and left viable contracts with other promotions. This behavior told me all I need to know about this organization. They made promises they cant possibly keep.Most Takedowns in UFC Light Heavyweight HistoryCorey Anderson - 53Rashad Evans - 50Ryan Bader - 46Jon Jones - 42Ion Cutelaba - 37Glover Teixeira - 36Patrick Cummins - 35Tito Ortiz - 33Matt Hamill - 31Phil Davis - 31Many MMA fans badly want the Global Fight League to succeed, but every day a troubling bit of news comes out that creates serious doubt about its legitimacy.While there were a good number of production errors, the stream was oddly entertaining, and there was no shortage of big names who showed up to be a part of the stream. If this thing is going to succeed, theyre going to have to stop sabotaging themselves with egregious decisions that arent good for the leagues long-term success.There are so many head-scratching decisions. Why are they going with a season or team concept? Thats never worked in MMA. Why are they prematurely announcing fighters as part of their roster without written agreements?The blend of legends and prospects is an interesting mix, but fans have to be able to trust and believe in what the promotion is selling.With what were beginning to hear from fighters and others, we have to question the involvement of any fighters who havent acknowledged their plans to compete in the new league.

Bill Gates has long been a vocal steward of pandemic preparedness and vaccination.Gates told WSJ that he estimates a 10-15% chance of another pandemic in the next four years.In 2015, the billionaire warned that the world was "not ready" for a deadly outbreak.Bill Gates said the world is not prepared for another pandemic despite going through COVID-19.In a recent video interview with The Wall Street Journal's Editor in Chief Emma Tucker, the Microsoft cofounder expressed his concerns about the prospect of another pandemic."The chance of a natural pandemic in the next four years is somewhere between 10 and 15 percent," he said. "And it'd be nice to think we're actually we're more ready for that than we were last time. But so far we're not.""We're absolutely not," he added.Gates has long been an outspoken proponent of pandemic preparedness and vaccinations.In a 2015 Ted Talk, the billionaire warned that the world was "not ready" for a deadly outbreak.Seven years later, he authored "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic," drawing on the lessons learned fromCOVID-19. That year, the Gates Foundation also committed up to $125 million in the USto "help end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future pandemics."Gates told WSJ the world still isn't prepared for the next outbreak because "people, rather than having a consensus about what tools are missing, are mostly still replaying the various mistakes that were made.""So, I wouldn't say that we're as far along as you'd expect after trillions of dollars and millions of lives have been lost," he said.It's unclear how much the US will invest in pandemic preparedness under a second Trump administration.Federal health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, were recently advised to halt all communications to the public, including press releases, until further notice, NBC News reported.President Donald Trump also has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the HHS. Kennedy has been a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates and has promoted false or unproven claims about the impacts of vaccines.

09WOMEN Suwon Store / SUBTEXTSave this picture! Ki-Woong HongRetail InteriorsSuwon-si, South KoreaArchitects: SUBTEXTAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:80 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Ki-Woong HongMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. From Zero to Nine: Celebrating Diversity Gone are the days when beauty was dictated by narrow societal standards. Today, women are embracing individuality, and brands are stepping up to support this evolution. Andar's "Leggings for Everyone" campaign champions women of all ages who are pursuing their passion, while Isoi's "Show Your Bare Face" encourages women to celebrate their natural beauty without hiding behind makeup. Fenty Beauty made waves with 40 foundation shades designed for a broad spectrum of skin tones, moving beyond outdated Eurocentric norms. Meanwhile, Laka is redefining beauty in Korea with its gender-neutral approach, reminding us that color and self-expression are for everyone.Save this picture!The "body positivity" movement is breaking barriers of gender, size, and race, inspiring industries to celebrate diverse forms of beauty. In this spirit, 09WOMEN offers a space where women of all shapes and sizes can express themselves confidently and freely. Our inclusive range of sizes empowers every woman to celebrate her style, her way.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Originally, "09WOMEN" referred to group purchasing, but we've redefined it to represent freedom in choosing clothing, regardless of body type. We have given meaning to each digit from 0 to 9 by introducing ten distinct styles and identities for every woman to explore. This reinterpretation reflects our brand's identity, curating a space that highlights diverse styles and offers customers an intuitive and seamless shopping experience. We emphasize the graceful curves of the numbers, integrating these curves into the design of walls, fixtures, and signage.Save this picture!Save this picture!The choice of a neutral beige color, representing a broad spectrum of skin tones, creates a harmonious, borderless aesthetic. The space is thoughtfully divided: the front wall features product displays, while the back area houses functional zones such as the counter, fitting rooms, and innerwear section. Curved hangers that extend seamlessly from the walls provide an effortless way to categorize and display products. Number-shaped light installations guide customers' attention, making it easy to find items on both walls and hangers. We aim to create a space where everyone feels free to express their individuality, celebrate the beauty of diversity, and gain confidence in their unique identity.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Suwon-si, South KoreaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeSUBTEXTOfficePublished on January 26, 2025Cite: "09WOMEN Suwon Store / SUBTEXT" 25 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026029/09women-suwon-store-subtext&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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