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Kelvin Gastelum takes a jab at Robert Whittaker ahead of UFC 243 main event
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
Kelvin Gastelum decided to take a jab at Robert Whittaker shortly after it was announced that the champion had arrived at the stadium for UFC 243. ‘Bobby Knuckles’ is set to take on undefeated interim middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya (17-0 MMA) in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner.
UFC 243 | Justin Gaethje says he 'went big' on a first round finish from Robert Whittaker
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje says he ‘went big’ on a first round finish from Robert Whittaker for tonight’s UFC 243 event. Whittaker will take on Israel Adesanya in a middleweight title unification bout that serves as the headliner of this evenings UFC 243 event in Melbourne, Australia.
UFC 243 Results: Megan Anderson submits Zarah Fairn dos Santos (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
A women’s featherweight bout between Megan Anderson and Zarah Fairn dos Santos kicked off tonight’s UFC 243 televised prelims. Anderson entered tonight’s contest sporting a record of 9-4. In her most recent Octagon appearance, the Australian suffered a first round submission loss to Canadian standout Felicia Spencer.
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
The Octagon returns to Melbourne, Australia tonight for UFC 243, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker. Israel Adesanya (17-0 MMA) was last seen in action at April’s UFC 236 event where he scored a thrilling unanimous decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum to capture the promotions interim middleweight title.
Conor McGregor sends Israel Adesanya a message prior to UFC 243
Chris Taylor - October 5, 2019
Former two division champion Conor McGregor has sent Israel Adesanya a message prior to his title unification bout with Robert Whittaker at UFC 243. The UFC’s current interim middleweight champ, Adesanya, will square off with reigning division kingpin Robert Whittaker in tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 243 main event.
Thiago Santos wants 2020 title shot upon return
Natasha Hooper - October 5, 2019
Thiago Santos has been getting back to form after sustaining multiple injuries during his split decision loss against the current heavyweight champion, Jon Jones in July. He suffered complete and partial torn ligaments, forcing the fighter to undergo surgery. However, the title challenger already has his sights set on a 2020 return for the heavyweight throne. During an interview with AG Fight, Thiago Santos believes he can follow in the footsteps of football star Ronaldo, who suffered severe knee injuries in 2001. The footballer successfully recovered, an went on to win the World Cup with the Brazillian football team a year later. Santos intends on recreating Ronaldo’s success in the MMA world.
MMA Community reacts after Cain Velasquez appears on WWE Smackdown
Natasha Hooper - October 5, 2019
Cain Velasquez made his WWE debut last night, appearing shortly after Brock Lesnar won the WWE championship. Brock Lesnar demolished Kofi Kingston in just 10 seconds and secured the WWE championship belt. Brock used his trademark F5 finisher to dethrone the now-former champion, Kingston. However, his moment of happiness was short-lived as Cain Velasquez entered, making his WWE debut. He proceeded to hunt down Lesnar and unload some punches before Brock was eventually able to break free and escape. The pair gave each other the death glare as Lesnar edged closer to the ring again. The narrative implied that this was the first time Lesnar had run away and the first time he was scared.
Al Iaquinta calls 'BMF' title disrespectful to real UFC champions
Natasha Hooper - October 5, 2019
New York native Al Iaquinta isn’t opposed to his former opponent, Jorge Masvidal facing Nate Diaz on his home turf at Madison Square Gardens. However, he doesn’t approve of the ‘BMF’ title attributed to their UFC 244 bout on the 2nd November. “I don’t know, I think the toughest motherf*cker is the champ, the real champ,” said Al Iaquinta who feels the ‘Baddest Motherf*cker’ title undermines the real belt.
VIDEO | Aljamain Sterling shows off 26 staples after wrist surgery
Adam Martin - October 4, 2019
UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling recently went under the knife for wrist surgery, and he posted a video of the aftermath on his social media. In an Instagram post, Sterling showed a video of the 26 staples and stitches in his arm after getting surgery on it. Check out the video below. Warning: graphic.
UFC 243 weigh-ins results: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya official, two fighters miss weight
Adam Martin - October 4, 2019
All 22 fighters scheduled to compete on Saturday night’s UFC 243 card have officially weighed in, and two fighters have missed weight. The card features an incredible UFC middleweight title fight between champion Robert Whittaker and interim champ Israel Adesanya. Both men have officially made weight for their championship title bout, and the fight is on.
Ross Pearson comes out of retirement, November return fight planned
Adam Martin - October 4, 2019
Former UFC lightweight fighter Ross Pearson has decided to come out of retirement. He will fight on November 16 for the Probellum MMA promotion at Brentwood Centre in London, England. The promotion has not yet located an opponent for Pearson. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani first reported the news. Here’s what Helwani said.
Michael Bisping says Tyron Woodley needs to accept loss to Kamaru Usman
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 4, 2019
Michael Bisping advises Tyron Woodley to just accept his loss to Kamaru Usman and get back on the horse. Back in March, Woodley was shutout by Usman in their UFC welterweight title bout. Usman turned in a brilliant performance and nabbed every round to take the title away from “The Chosen One.” Since that bout, Woodley has called for a rematch but the next title opportunity will go to Colby Covington at UFC 245 on Dec. 14.
Wanderlei Silva calls out Vitor Belfort for bare-knuckle fight
Adam Martin - October 4, 2019
MMA legend Wanderlei Silva, who recently signed with Bare Knuckle FC, has called out long-time rival Vitor Belfort to a bare-knuckle fight. Speaking to AgFight.com, Silva said he badly wants to get his hands on Belfort.
Robert Whittaker lauds Khabib Nurmagomedov: 'No one can stop him'
Cole Shelton - October 4, 2019
Count Robert Whittaker among those who are very impressed with the undefeated Dagestani lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Whittaker says what he has seen of Nurmagomedov has been “phenomenal.” He doesn’t expect anyone will stop the lightweight champ any time soon.
Robert Whittaker plotting 'five-round war' with Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - October 4, 2019
UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is not worried about finishing Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 on Saturday night. Instead, the champ is planning on dragging his Kiwi challenger into a hellacious, five-round war. If the finish materialized somewhere in the midst of that war, so be it.
Paulo Costa says Israel Adesanya will be the first 'kill' on his record
Adam Martin - October 4, 2019
UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa has come on the offensive against interim champ Israel Adesanya. Costa says he badly wants to fight Adesanya after UFC 243, and he wants to put the pain on him. So much so that Costa says he wants Adesanya to be the first “kill” on his MMA record. Here’s what Costa wrote on Twitter in response to Adesanya recently calling him an “overly-inflated balloon animal.”
VIDEO | Brawl breaks out at Brave CF 27 weigh-ins
Tom Taylor - October 4, 2019
Brave CF 27, scheduled for Friday in Abu Dhabi, will feature a welterweight title rematch between champion Abdoul Abdouraguimov and challenger Jarrah Al-Selawe. When the pair squared off at the card’s weigh-ins, all hell broke loose. What started with a bit of shoving — something we often see at weigh-in ceremonies — quickly devolved into an all-out brawl. See it below:
Miesha Tate says Holly Holm will 'definitely' be in the Boxing Hall Of Fame
Mike Pendleton - October 4, 2019
Miesha Tate achieved a career dream when she defeated Holly Holm at UFC 196 to become UFC women’s bantamweight champion for the first time in her career. Now, she’s giving major props to her former foe. During an episode of MMA Tonight with host Ryan McKinnell on Sirius XM, Tate was asked about Holly Holm being on the ballot for the 2020 Boxing Hall Of Fame class, and while Laila Ali headlines the strong class which includes 12 female boxers, Tate believes Holm should definitely be inducted.