UFC fans gear up for sumo tournament, 'The Odyssey' premiere

UFC fans looking for something different this weekend have two diversions beyond Saturday's fight card.

MMA Mania's Tim Edwards flagged the start of the summer sumo tournament, posting open practice footage of rikishi warming up in what he described as "like if you took an entire card of UFC fighters and had them all spar, with a 'winner stays ons' mentality." The tournament begins Sunday.

Nolan film draws MMA world attention

Edwards also highlighted the London premiere of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," which took place July 6 at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Travis Scott, per wire photos from the red carpet.

The post acknowledged late betting action on Conor McGregor and speculation about Jon Jones's potential return, though Edwards did not provide further details on either item. The sumo tournament runs through July 25.

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