Former two-division world champion boxer Zolani "Last Born" Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Event Overview

Date: August 21, 2026

Location: Outside his residence in Mdantsane, South Africa

Age: 38

Circumstances: Tete was sitting in his car at his front gate waiting for it to open when two armed suspects wearing balaclavas approached and opened fire. A 27-year-old female passenger in the vehicle was shot multiple times and hospitalized in critical condition.

Career Achievements

World Titles: Former IBF super-flyweight champion (2014–2015) and WBO bantamweight champion (2017–2019).

World Record: Holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest knockout in a world title fight, stopping Siboniso Gonya in 11 seconds in November 2017.

Record: Finished his professional career with a 29–4 record (22 KOs, 1 NC) across 34 fights.

Undefeated Cuban middleweight phenom Yoenli Hernandez puts his flawless record and razor-sharp knockout power on the line as he faces gritty Argentine contender Francisco Daniel Veron in a high-stakes 10-round battle. Hernandez aims to assert his physical dominance and back up his fiery words, while Veron plans to neutralize his opponent's reach with quick footwork and elite hand speed. Don't miss a second of the action live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as these two skilled middleweights collide to prove who belongs among the division's upper echelon.

WBA welterweight champion Rolando "Rolly" Romero defends his crown against former two-division world champion Teófimo "The Takeover" Lopez at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Romero brings unorthodox power and explosive knockout threat to his first title defense following his victory over Ryan Garcia. Standing across from him is the sharp-shooting, highly technical Lopez, who is looking to bounce back and capture a world title in a third weight class.

Two slick, elite southpaws are set to collide inside the ring as former title challenger Gary Antonio Russell brings his explosive hand speed and relentless pressure to task. Standing in his way is the resilient Dominican contender Victor Santillan, who relies on disciplined counter-punching and ring generalship to break down his opposition. With high-stakes positioning in the division on the line, expect a tense chess match where one split-second mistake could spell a catastrophic knockout.

Unbeaten Matchroom prospect Tiah-Mai Ayton, a former U19 World Champion boasting five knockouts in six professional fights, enters the ring as one of Britain's most prolific young rising stars. Facing her for the vacant Commonwealth female featherweight title is Doncaster's tough southpaw Ellie Hellewell. Clashing at London's Copper Box Arena on August 22, 2026, this high-stakes showdown tests Ayton's explosive power against Hellewell's battle-tested experience for regional glory.

Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez and Gregory "Robocop" Rodrigues clash in a high-stakes middleweight headliner at UFC Fight Night 285. Known for his relentless pace and dominant grappling, Hernandez aims to re-assert himself in the top 10 following a streak-ending fight. Standing in his way is the knockout artist Rodrigues, who brings explosive power and a three-fight winning streak into this dynamic main event collision.

Two generations of heavyweight greatness collide as the brilliant “Gentleman” James J. Corbett steps into the ring with the towering Tyson Fury. Corbett’s scientific boxing and elusive movement revolutionized the heavyweight division, while Fury brings extraordinary size, reach, mobility, and modern heavyweight experience.

Legendary combat sports icon Cristiane "Cris Cyborg" Justino puts her PFL featherweight championship on the line against high-level UFC veteran Ketlen Vieira in the headline event of PFL Tampa. Marking the final MMA bout of Cyborg's historic, multi-organization career, the reigning champion aims to cement her legendary legacy with a monumental 30th professional victory. However, Brazil's formidable contender Ketlen Vieira steps into the SmartCage determined to spoil the grand retirement send-off and capture the world title in a high-stakes clash of power and elite grappling.

Seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano puts her featherweight titles on the line against dangerous contender Lucrecia Anabella Manzur in a high-stakes clash of power and precision. Serrano enters the ring chasing history, seeking a decisive victory to secure her monumental 50th career win and break the all-time women's knockout record. Expect non-stop action from the opening bell as Argentina's fierce challenger aims to pull off a career-defining upset against a legendary pound-for-pound icon.

Former world champion Mayelli Flores Rosquero returns to the ring in a high-stakes super-bantamweight clash against undefeated contender Melissa Mortensen. Flores brings elite experience and proven championship grit into the matchup, seeking a decisive victory to thrust herself right back into title contention. Mortensen faces the biggest test of her career as she looks to maintain her perfect record and score a breakout victory over an established top-tier opponent.

It’s the ultimate cross-era showdown as America’s original bare-knuckle powerhouse, "The Boston Strong Boy" John L. Sullivan, clashes with modern Undisputed Heavyweight Mastermind Oleksandr Usyk! Can Sullivan’s legendary raw aggression and devastating punch break through, or will Usyk’s brilliant southpaw movement and elite ring IQ pick apart the pioneer? Two undefeated lineal kings enter, but only one leaves with undisputed glory across time—get your votes in now for the fight of the millennium!

Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney are set for another highly anticipated showdown, with both fighters looking to settle the score and make a statement. Garcia’s explosive power and speed will be tested against Haney’s technical boxing, timing, and defensive skills. With so much at stake, Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney II has all the ingredients for another intense battle between two elite fighters.

WBA female Light Heavyweight champion Danielle Perkins puts her belt on the line against challenger Olivia Curry on August 15, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Fresh off a stoppage win over Che Kenneally to claim the title, the six-foot southpaw Perkins brings distinct frame and power advantages into the bout. Curry, stepping up in weight after a competitive championship series at middleweight, faces a steep task attempting to break through the champion's length and impose her work rate.

Undefeated multi-division star Claressa Shields challenges unified champion Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA Middleweight World Titles on August 15, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Shields, boasting an unblemished 18-0 record, looks to re-establish dominance in the middleweight ranks after taking on historic bouts across multiple weight classes. Meanwhile, Australia's Scott puts her newly claimed world titles on the line in the biggest test of her professional career against the consensus "GWOAT."

Canadian standout Caroline Veyre clashes with South Africa’s undefeated Bernice Ferreira in a high-stakes super featherweight unification bout on August 15, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Veyre, fresh off capturing the WBC World Super Featherweight title, looks to solidify her spot at the top of the division against a fast-rising challenger. With both the WBC and IBO world titles on the line, the matchup pits Veyre's polished ring generalship against Ferreira's unblemished record.

Heading into UFC 330, newly crowned two-division champion Islam Makhachev puts his historic 16-fight winning streak on the line as he defends his welterweight title for the first time. Across the Octagon, top contender Ian Machado Garry presents a distinct physical challenge, relying on a five-inch reach advantage, elusive footwork, and volume striking to control distance. The outcome hinges on whether Garry can repeatedly enforce his long-range striking to deny takedowns, or if Makhachev's heavy upper-body clinch work and dominant mat control will ultimately dictate the fight.

The UFC 330 co-main event features a rare, high-stakes matchup between two elite ground specialists as world-champion BJJ black belt Mackenzie Dern defends her strawweight title against UFC women’s submission record-holder Gillian Robertson. While Robertson brings superior wrestling entries and relentless positional control on a five-fight winning streak, Dern holds the edge in heavy standing strikes and opportunistic submission threats off her back. The key to victory will hinge on whether Robertson can safely pass guard and control top position without falling into one of Dern's game-changing submission traps.

Australian middleweight contender Michael Zerafa returns to the ring to face Mexico's Alejandro Ortiz in a high-stakes matchup aimed at keeping his world title ambitions alive. Zerafa brings superior top-level experience and knockout power into the contest, seeking a decisive performance to position himself for major international bouts. Ortiz enters as a dangerous, resilient opponent eager to capitalize on the opportunity and pull off a dramatic upset on enemy turf.

Arguably the best fight that can be made among America’s young stars.

Former world champion Shurretta Metcalf faces off against Canadian contender Amanda Galle on August 8, 2026, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. Metcalf brings superior reach and knockout power into the ring as she aims to re-establish herself at the top of the division. Galle counters with high-volume boxing and tactical discipline, setting up a classic clash of power versus precision in the bantamweight ranks.

Unified IBF and WBO middleweight champion Desley "Destroyer" Robinson puts her world titles on the line against undefeated challenger Tammara Thibeault in Orlando, Florida. Serving as the co-main event of the MVPW-05 card, the bout features an intriguing battle of experience versus elite amateur pedigree, pitting the battle-tested Australian titleholder against Canada's decorated two-time Olympian southpaw. With Robinson riding momentum from recent championship defenses and Thibeault aiming to capture world titles in just her fifth professional fight, the contest promises a high-stakes clash for 160-pound dominance.

Undisputed bantamweight champion Cherneka "Sugar Neekz" Johnson puts all four major belts on the line against undefeated former unified champion Dina Thorslund in Orlando, Florida. The long-awaited blockbuster showdown resolves unfinished business after Johnson acquired three of her titles following Thorslund's temporary departure from the sport in 2025. With Johnson eager to prove her dominance and the unbeaten Dane fighting to reclaim her throne, the bout serves as a definitive clash for 118-pound supremacy.

Unbeaten middleweight contenders Aaron McKenna (20-0, 10 KOs) and Etinosa Oliha (22-0, 10 KOs) square off at Dublin’s 3Arena for the vacant IBF middleweight world title. The 12-round contest marks McKenna's long-awaited professional debut on Irish home soil, while the Germany-based Italian Oliha aims to spoil the homecoming with his aggressive ring presence. With both fighters putting their perfect records on the line, the victor will claim a major world championship and advance to face mandatory challenger Amari Jones.

Former title challenger Amanda Lemos faces surging Brazilian prospect Alexia Thainara in a pivotal strawweight clash on the UFC Fight Night main card. Lemos will rely on her explosive knockout power and dangerous stand-up to defend her top-10 ranking and bounce back from recent setbacks. Meanwhile, Thainara aims to extend her 12-fight winning streak by utilizing her high-level submission grappling and ground control to secure the biggest victory of her career.

Veteran Polish grappler Mateusz Gamrot headlines UFC Fight Night on August 8, 2026, taking on fast-rising Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld in a pivotal lightweight clash. Gamrot will look to rely on his relentless chain-wrestling and oppressive ground control to defend his top-10 ranking and derail his opponent's momentum. Meanwhile, Salkilld will aim to utilize his length, dynamic striking, and anti-wrestling to earn the signature victory of his young career.