MMA News
Israel Adesanya expects Robert Whittaker rematch: 'I'll see you again'
Adam Martin - October 7, 2019
New UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes he will eventually see former champ Robert Whitaker in the Octagon again one day. Despite knocking Whittaker out in devastating fashion in the second round of their UFC 243 main event fight, Adesanya doesn’t believe it will be the last time he meets Whittaker in the cage. “The Last Stylebender” spoke to reporters at the UFC 243 post-fight press conference and said that he expects to eventually have a rematch with “The Reaper.”
UFC Tampa | Michelle Waterson believes win over Joanna Jedrzejczyk earns her next title shot
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2019
Michelle Waterson is calling it the biggest fight of her career. In the main event of UFC Tampa, she is taking on former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and the winner could very well be getting the next title shot.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk scolds Colby Covington: ‘You shouldn’t s**t in your gym’
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2019
Colby Covington has alienated many of his stablemates at American Top Team, and that includes former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Jedrzejczyk gave her thoughts on Covington during a recent interview with James Lynch of theScore.
Lito Adiwang is focusing on Senzo Ikeda and nothing else for his ONE Championship debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2019
Recent ONE Warrior Series contract winner Lito Adiwang of the Philippines will make his highly-anticipated ONE Championship main roster debut this October 13th when he faces Pancrase Flyweight World Champion Senzo Ikeda in a three-rounder bout in the first part of ONE: CENTURY. The event streams live from the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, and features a slew of high-profile matchups.
Geje Eustaquio: Danny Kingad is well prepared for ONE: Century
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2019
Danny “The King” Kingad will meet Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in the Finals of ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix in the biggest event in mixed martial arts history at ONE: Century on October 13 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Teammate and former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio is confident that Kingad is well prepared for the upcoming bout.
Joe Rogan praises Robert Whittaker after UFC 243
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2019
Robert Whittaker is no longer the UFC middleweight champion, having come up short to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 over the weekend. Even in defeat, however, the Australian still has the respect and admiration of long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Rogan was not on commentary duty for UFC 243, and instead watched the card from the United States. Shortly after the card wrapped up, Rogan praised Whittaker for the way he handled his defeat to Adesanya and the loss of the UFC middleweight strap.
Jon Jones reacts to Israel Adesanya defeating Robert Whittaker
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was watching last night’s UFC 243 main event between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker with keen interest. After all, ‘Bones’ and ‘Stylebender’ had been going back and forth on social media and interviews for months in the lead up to tonight’s event.
Opening odds released for Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2019
The opening odds have been released for a potential middleweight title fight between champion Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. Adesanya called for a fight with Costa after he beat Robert Whittaker on Saturday to win the middleweight title.
UFC executive won't answer fighter pay questions following UFC 243
Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019
UFC executive Lawrence Epstein took the place of UFC president Dana White at the UFC 243 post-fight press conference. He got the usual questions of who’s next for who, who won the bonuses, what the attendance was, and so on. But he also got an interesting question about fighter pay. At the UFC post-fight presser, The Athletic’s Ben Fowlkes asked Epstein about fighter pay and if he believes it’s fair the UFC only pays 20 percent of its revenue to the fighters. In comparison, most of the other top professional sports leagues are closer to a 50/50 split.
Islam Makhachev calls out Dan Hooker: 'Let's wrestle'
Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019
Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has called out Dan Hooker after Hooker’s victory over Al Iaquinta in the co-main event of UFC 243. Makhachev took to Twitter to respond to “The Hangman” calling out Dustin Poirier. Here’s what Makhachev said.
Daniel Cormier shares his thoughts on potential Israel Adesanya vs Jon Jones fight
Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier shared his thoughts on a potential superfight between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones. DC Spoke on the ESPN post-fight show about a potential Adesanya vs. Jones matchup and how he sees that fight playing out. He believes Adesanya can give Jones problems, but ultimately he believes he will be at a size disadvantage.
Robert Whittaker releases video statement on UFC 243 title fight loss
Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has released a video statement following his loss to Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 243. “The Reaper” posted a video along with a written statement to his fans on his social media. Here’s what it said.
Dan Hooker says Dustin Poirier is too busy 'chasing leprechauns'
Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker wants to fight Dustin Poirier next, but he said Poirier is too ‘busy chasing leprechauns’ in reference to Conor McGregor. After defeating Al Iaquinta by lopsided decision in the co-main event of UFC 243, Hooker called him shot and told UFC commentator Jon Anik that he wants to fight Dustin Poirier next. Unfortunately for Hooker, Poirier took to his social media and turned Hooker down, saying that he wants to fight McGregor instead.
Paulo Costa tells Israel Adesanya he shouldn't have given him the middle finger: 'See you soon'
Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019
UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa was not happy that new UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya flipped him the bird following his knockout win over Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC 243. “The Last Stylebender” scaled the Octagon, looked right at Costa in the audience, and stuck his middle fingers up at him. Costa was not amused by Adesanya’s actions.
Israel Adesanya explains why he gave Paulo Costa the fingers following UFC 243 win
Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019
New UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya explained why he gave the middle finger to Paulo Costa following his main event win at UFC 243. “The Last Stylebender” jumped on top of the Octagon cage after he knocked out Robert Whittaker in the second round of their title fight. He looked right at Costa, who was sitting in the front row, and stuck both his middle fingers up at “Borrachinha.”
Joe Rogan praises Israel Adesanya for performance at UFC 243
Chris Taylor - October 6, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was absolutely blown away by Israel Adesanya’s performance at tonight’s UFC 243 event in Melbourne. Israel Adesanya (18-0 MMA) took on Robert Whittaker (21-5 MMA) for the promotions undisputed middleweight title in this evenings UFC 243 headliner.
Dustin Poirier responds to Dan Hooker, claims he is fighting Conor McGregor next!
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
Dustin Poirier has responded to Dan Hooker’s request for a fight, but says that will have to wait because he is fighting Conor McGregor next. Hooker had defeated Al Iaquinta by unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 243 in what can only be described as a sensational performance from ‘The Hangman’.
Robert Whittaker issues statement following UFC 243 loss to Israel Adesanya
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
Robert Whittaker squared off with undefeated UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the headiner of tonight’s UFC 243 event. The fight marked Whittaker’s first in fifteen months, as his most previous Octagon appearance had come at UFC 225 in June of 2018. That night in Chicago, Robert Whittaker (21-5 MMA) defeated Yoel Romero by split decision in a ‘fight of the year’ performance to retain his middleweight title.