Tyson Fury‘s most recent opponent, Mariusz Wach, took a worrying beating in a six-versus-one bout, barely two weeks after his stoppage defeat to the former World Heavyweight champion.

In preparation for the long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua, Fury took on Wach in Thailand. The fight wasn’t televised, as it was shown on Fury’s hit Netflix documentary ‘At home with the Fury’s’.

The 46-year-old Wach was stopped on his stool by Fury, after a fight where the Pole looked well past his best.

Mariusz Wach’s Career Explored

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Throughout his career, Wach has fought many big names, including Jarrell Miller, Dillian Whyte and Wladimir Klitschko. Even Fury’s cousin Hughie is on his resume, as the two fought in December 2020.

For Wach, he was always likely to struggle with someone as good as Fury, though he did land a sneaky right hand to draw a gasp from the crowd in Thailand.

However, just weeks after the clash, he already returned to combat sports, though it certainly wasn’t in the way anybody would have expected.

Mariusz Wach Taken Apart in 6-on-1 MMA Fight

Wach’s return took place in an MMA cage, which isn’t even the most confusing part, as he then took on six other fighters, with two of them tagged in at a time. From the off, the opponents were unloading on him, with an array of shots to the head and body.

It’s a similar scene to when Eddie Hall did a two versus one MMA fight, though it was made more fair and competitive, as the duo were significantly smaller, and couldn’t be replaced by four other fighters.

After already showing signs of damage after the first round, even more punishment was inflicted in the next two. He was constantly pinned against the cage wall, with shots landing from anywhere and everywhere.

The fight was tough to watch as the veteran heavyweight was forced to shell up, rarely looking like he was going to land a blow.

Eventually, the fight was stopped, with the corner stepping in to ensure he didn’t take any more damage in the scheduled next two rounds. Despite the fight coming to an early end, he had already suffered huge damage with blood pouring from his face.

Brock Rechsteiner is set to be offered a stunning new job in the wake of his NFL suspension.

Rechsteiner was suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the regular season, according to the league’s transaction wire. No reason was given for the suspension.

The New Orleans wide receiver, who stands at a towering 6-foot-2, will still be allowed to practice during training camp and play in pre-season games. His suspension will take effect when the roster is reduced to 53 players on August 30.

Rechsteiner, who was unselected in the NFL draft, was signed by the Saints as an undrafted rookie after rookie mini-camp in May. He has been competing for a spot on the Saints’ 53-player roster.

Brock Rechsteiner to Be Offered New Job After NFL Suspension

Despite Rechsteiner’s off-field troubles, he’s attracting plenty of interest away from the NFL bubble.

A WWE higher-up has already discussed the possibility of bringing the 23-year-old, whose father is WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Scott Rechsteiner, better known by the ring name Scott Steiner, into the company shortly after he signed with the Saints.

The official indicated that his NFL suspension would have little impact on WWE’s interest in acquiring his services in the future, according to a report from Fightful Select.

He appears to have the chance to follow in his father’s footsteps amid his NFL suspension.

‘99.9% Chance’ Brock Rechsteiner Joins WWE

Rechsteiner’s proposed foray into the world of professional wrestling seems destined given his family lineage.

What’s more, it is said that there is a ‘99.9% chance’ that he receives an offer from the WWE once his NFL career is eventually over.

WWE has reportedly been monitoring Rechsteiner, who is the cousin of WWE star Bron Breakker, through his college career, with the wrestling promotion hearing positive things about him during the process.

So much so, the belief within WWE is that he would not need to go through a traditional tryout process, with suggestions that they expect to sign him outright when the time comes.

In January 2025, WWE icon Scott claimed that Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque offered his son a WWE Next in Line deal, which is a system that supports the training and development of athletes at certain wrestling schools, wrestling promotions and colleges.

Rechsteiner has also communicated his desire to join the wrestling leaders when his NFL career is wrapped up.

“I want to pursue football as long as I can, play as long as I can, but once I’m done, I’ll get into wrestling, too,” he said of his WWE plans via WDSU-TV’s Sharief Ishaq.

Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke following a training session in Japan.

Vunilagi was hospitalised earlier this week after developing severe symptoms following a training session in soaring temperatures.

In the southern city of Fukuoka, temperatures reached 35 degrees. Last year, Japan endured its hottest summer on record and parts of the country have reached 40 degrees in recent weeks. Around 18,000 people were hospitalised for heatstroke in July, with 45 of them pronounced dead on arrival, per the fire and disaster management agency. The Asian country experiences around 1,300 heat-related deaths per year and aims to reduce that number by half by 2030.

Vunilagi’s club Kyuden Voltex said the 26-year-old died on Friday, August 7.

Saimoni Vunilagi’s Club Kyuden Voltex Announce Death

Following the tragic passing of Vunilagi, the team issued a statement.

The Japanese second division side said his death had left players and club staff ‘devastated’.

It read: “After team practice on Monday, 3 August 2026, Saimoni displayed symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment, but despite the best efforts of the medical team, he sadly passed away.

“The players, staff, and all team associates are devastated by this sudden news.

“Although Saimoni had only recently joined Kyushu KV, his generous spirit and powerful style of play had raised high hopes for his contributions in the upcoming season.

“We humbly pray for the repose of his soul and extend our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family.

“At this time of profound grief, we respectfully ask the family be granted space and privacy.”

Further details surrounding the circumstances of his death have yet to be disclosed.

Japan Rugby League One Issue Statement After Death of Saimoni Vunilagi

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Japan Rugby League One also posted a statement in the wake of Vunilagi’s passing.

They said: “We express our heartfelt condolences upon receiving the news of the passing of Saimoni. We offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and all those involved.”

Vunilagi joined Kyuden Voltex last month, having previously played for Japanese Rugby League One team Tokyo Sungoliath.

The towering back rower was born in Fiji but spent several years developing his career in Japan after completing schooling in New Zealand, before turning professional in 2003.

He attended Daito Bunka University in Tokyo and graduated in 2023 before joining Sungoliath. He made three senior appearances for the club before moving to Kyuden Voltex during the 2026 offseason.

The rugby community is in mourning as a minute’s silence was observed before the Japan vs Australia Test match in Osaka on Saturday.

Vunilagi’s former teammates Kanji Shimokawa and Naoto Saito both started for Japan.