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Virgil van Dijk calls on his Liverpool teammates to give "absolutely everything" in the final weeks of the season as the battle for Champions League qualification intensifies. The captain admitted the squad is hurting after a run of disappointing results but insists the players must respond on the pitch. Captain calls recent defeat unacceptable Van Dijk has delivered a blunt assessment of Liverpools recent performances after a difficult spell that included a heavy defeat to Manchester City. The Reds have struggled for consistency away from home, suffering three consecutive defeats across domestic and European competitions. That run has left their campaign under serious pressure heading into the closing weeks of the season. The Merseyside club must now respond quickly as they prepare to return to Anfield to face Fulham in the Premier League. Van Dijk demands higher standards Reflecting on the defeat to Manchester City and the tough schedule that followed, Van Dijk acknowledged the teams struggles but insisted the performance levels must improve. "It has been a difficult season for us all, for sure, and there is no shying away from the fact that the past few days have been particularly tough," the defender wrote in his pre-match programme notes. "To lose in the manner we did against Manchester City was bad unacceptable, in my opinion and to go from that into another extremely difficult game against one of Europes best teams in Paris Saint-Germain was always going to be very challenging. So it proved." "We need a special performance if we are to turn it around, of course, but with you guys behind us at Anfield, we have to believe. We know how big these final weeks of the season are. We have seven Premier League games left and we know exactly what is required if we want to qualify for the Champions League next season. So we have to get our heads down, stick together and give absolutely everything. Nothing else is acceptable at this football club." Back-to-basics approach needed Van Dijk believes Liverpool must rediscover the core qualities that previously defined their success under Jurgen Klopp, or Slot's debut season, where they successfully won the Premier League title. According to the captain, a collective commitment to intensity and teamwork will be essential if they are to turn their form around. "It starts, as I always say, with the basics: hard work, intensity, togetherness, a willingness to run and fight for everything," he added. "We need to turn up today with the right mindset, play as a team and be ready to give everything from the first second to get the result we need." "That is what you guys expect and it is what we expect of ourselves also. We know that this is a tough moment for the club, a very tough moment. Everyone is frustrated, everyone is hurting and everyone is looking for answers. But we are the ones who have to come through it and start to turn it around, and the only place we can do that is on the pitch. No excuses. Lets stick together and give it everything." What comes next? Liverpool now turn their attention to a vital league clash with Fulham at Anfield as they attempt to keep their Champions League hopes alive. With only seven Premier League matches remaining, every point could prove decisive in the race for a top-four finish. After that, Slot's team will prepare for the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against PSG.

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Carlos Ulberg has won 10 of his 11 UFC fights [Getty Images]Carlos Ulberg shocked Jiri Prochazka in the first round to win the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami, Florida, despite injuring his knee.New Zealand's Ulberg stumbled multiple times during the opening five minutes after hurting his right knee following an awkward landing.But as Prochazka stepped in to take advantage, with Ulberg struggling to put his weight on his right leg, the 35-year-old caught the Czech fighter with a stunning left hook to end the fight.As he celebrated his first world title and 10th straight victory in the UFC, Ulberg discussed the extent of the injury."I blew out my knee, but I knew all I needed was that one shot and I ended up getting it," said Ulberg."I knew Jiri would come forward and as soon as I landed my left hand, he's gone. Now I've gotta sort this knee out."It about getting those moments. He said he'd hunt me but you can't hunt what you can't kill."Former champion Prochazka, 33, closed his eyes in dejection after the contest, before revealing he dropped his guard after feeling "mercy" for Ulberg when he realised his knee was injured."It happened. I felt mercy. I felt sorry for him in that fight." said Prochazka."This is one of the biggest lesson in my life. I still can't understand. That fight was won. I had it. It was in my hand but I left him because I saw his injury."US President Donald Trump chose to attend the event, watching from octagon-side, at a time when Vice-President JD Vance was in Pakistan for what turned out to be unsuccessful peace talks with Iran.The UFC is set to host an event at the White House on 14 June to celebrate 250 years of American independence. 'Ulberg may have injured his ACL'The fight was set up between second-ranked Prochazka and third-ranked Ulberg after former champion Alex Pereira vacated the title to move up to heavyweight.With 31 finishes from 39 fights, Prochazka is regarded as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC and went into the contest as the favourite.Ulberg, meanwhile, who grew up in foster homes before transitioning to martial arts after a spell in rugby league, earned the opportunity after knocking out former title challenger Dominick Reyes in September.Fan favourite Prochazka was serenaded by "let's go Jiri" chants in the early stages, as Ulberg attacked with leg kicks.But Ulberg was soon in difficulties with his knee following an awkward landing while falling backwards.Prochazka appeared to invite Ulberg to stand and trade blows, with the New Zealander ignoring the offer.With Ulberg backing up against the cage, Prochazka stepped in while throwing punches but was caught by a flush counter left hook.With fans at octagon-side on their feet in shock and excitement, Ulberg then pounced on the fallen Prochazka to reign down punches as the referee stopped the fight.UFC president Dana White said in his post-fight news conference that the injury could be Ulberg's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), while commentator Daniel Cormier said Prochazka would have won had the fight gone past the first round."If he went to his corner, this fight would have been done. His knee is blown out, he can't even stand," said Cormier.The UFC will be hoping Ulberg's injury is not serious, with ACL tears usually taking more than nine months to heal fully following surgery.Ulberg injured his right knee after stepping back and landing awkwardly [Getty Images]Ulberg dropped Prochazka with a left hook to end the fight [Getty Images]MMA schedule and results 2026Watch every Born to Brawl episode More MMA from the BBC Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport

Moments after suffering an apparent injury to his knee, Carlos Ulberg rocked Ji Prochzka with a left hook en route to a knockout victory to become the new light heavyweight champion Saturday night at UFC 327.

Carlos Ulberg announced himself as the new king of the light heavyweight division with an improbable first-round TKO victory over Jiri Prochazka in the UFC 327 main event.