Mixed Martial Arts fighter David Onama recently shed light on his decision to emulate Israel Adesanya's iconic bow-and-arrow celebration following his impressive knockout victory at UFC on ABC 5.

Onama, with a notable professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses, had meticulously planned his tribute to Adesanya well in advance of his bout against Gabriel Santos, an accomplished MMA fighter with 10 wins and 2 losses.

Displaying his skill and determination, Onama delivered a devastating second-round knockout that left Santos defeated at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

To the delight of spectators, Onama replicated Adesanya's triumphant gesture from his UFC 287 title win over Alex Pereira in April. After Santos' defeat, Onama gracefully imitated Adesanya's actions, miming the act of pulling out an imaginary bow and shooting arrows toward his fallen opponent as a tribute to Adesanya's exceptional abilities.

During the post-fight news conference for UFC on ABC 5, Onama expressed his admiration for Adesanya, stating, "That's my guy, Izzy. Izzy fought a Brazilian, and I thought, 'I'm going to do what Izzy did.

I'm going to knock this kid out, and then I'm going to celebrate like Izzy.' And it showed, so," Onama explained to MMA Junkie and other reporters.

French footballer Benjamin Mendy is set to return to a UK courtroom on Monday as his retrial begins for two alleged sexual offenses, following his acquittal on multiple other counts five months ago.

The Manchester City player, aged 28, will appear in Chester Crown Court in northwest England, facing one charge of rape and one of attempted rape. In his previous trial in January, the jury failed to reach a verdict on these two charges, which involved two different women.

During the six-month trial, Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against four women. However, the judge immediately scheduled a retrial for the two unresolved charges.

Mendy, whose contract with Manchester City expires at the end of this month and is not expected to be renewed, has consistently denied all the allegations brought against him.

When the not-guilty verdicts were announced in January, Mendy covered his face with both hands and displayed visible relief. His lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, expressed his satisfaction at being acquitted of most charges and his desire to clear his name regarding the remaining two charges, allowing him to move forward with his life.

Mendy's co-defendant, Louis Saha Matturie, 41, who was described as an alleged "fixer," was found not guilty of three counts of rape involving two teenagers. However, the jury also failed to reach verdicts on three counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault against Matturie, and he will face a separate retrial later this year.

The prosecution had claimed that Mendy acted as a sexual "predator" who engaged in non-consensual sexual activities with young women facilitated by Matturie at parties in his luxury home south of Manchester. Mendy vehemently denied ever coercing any woman into sexual acts, maintaining that any encounters were consensual.

Mendy joined Manchester City from French club Monaco in 2017 and has made 75 appearances for the team, although his playing time has been hampered by injuries and a decline in form. He has not played since August 15, 2021, shortly before the initial charges of four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault were brought against him. Mendy last represented France in November 2019, following his World Cup victory in 2018 as part of the national team.

Manchester United is not backing down in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount as they prepare to make a third bid of approximately £55m.

The Old Trafford club is also ready to issue a warning, stating that they will walk away from negotiations if their offer is not accepted.

While Chelsea values the England international at £70m, Manchester United believes this figure is excessive considering Mount only has one year left on his contract and contract extension talks have stalled.

Previous bids of up to £40m and £50m from Manchester United for Mount have been rejected by Chelsea. United manager Erik ten Hag is keen on making Mount his first signing of the summer to bolster the team after qualifying for the upcoming Champions League season.

Personal terms are not expected to pose a problem, and Manchester United is confident that Mount desires a move to Old Trafford.

Having made his debut in 2019, Mount has scored 33 goals in 195 appearances for Chelsea. He missed the end of the recent domestic season due to injury, during which Chelsea finished 12th, their lowest position in over 25 years.

Mount played a significant role in Chelsea's Champions League victory in 2021, starting in their 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final. He has also won the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup with the Blues.

The 24-year-old midfielder has earned 36 caps for the England national team, scoring five goals, and was part of Gareth Southgate's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

After progressing through Chelsea's academy, Mount spent a season on loan at Dutch side Vitesse in 2017-18, scoring nine goals in 29 Eredivisie appearances. He then joined Derby County on loan for the 2018-19 campaign, contributing eight goals in 35 Championship matches under the management of Frank Lampard, before returning to Chelsea.

Mount's breakthrough came upon his return to Chelsea, where he became a key player under Lampard's guidance.

Last month, Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, replacing interim boss Lampard, who took over after Graham Potter's departure.

As the summer transfer window kicks into high gear, several top Premier League clubs are actively pursuing significant signings.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all working diligently to secure early deals that could shape their upcoming seasons.

Manchester United is poised to make a final bid for Mason Mount, indicating their strong interest in the talented player. The club has also entered talks with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, exploring the possibility of bolstering their squad with his signing.

Chelsea, on the other hand, is preparing a renewed offer for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, while simultaneously pursuing a £30m deal for Villarreal's Nicolas Jackson. The club is showing ambition in strengthening their midfield options.

Meanwhile, Arsenal is persisting with a third offer for their primary target, Declan Rice, as Manchester City also express their interest. Additionally, Arsenal is advancing their pursuit of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber and is set to conduct a medical examination for Kai Havertz over the weekend, indicating their proactive approach in the transfer market.

Tottenham Hotspur, under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou, is on the verge of securing their first signing, Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli. The club is also making headway in their pursuit of James Maddison, receiving a boost as Newcastle redirects their attention to signing Sandro Tonali instead.

In another transfer development, Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is slated to undergo a medical examination at Manchester City on Friday, hinting at a potential move to the Premier League champions.

With these notable transfer activities, the Premier League clubs are shaping their squads for the upcoming season.  Fans eagerly await the outcome of these negotiations, as new signings can bring fresh excitement and bolster each team's chances of success.