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Paulo Costa takes shot at 'fake' champ Israel Adesanya after UFC 236
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of the action-packed UFC 236 card, undefeated striking specialist Israel Adesanya claimed the interim middleweight title with a thrilling decision defeat of Kelvin Gastelum. In the wake of this win, Adesanya has been praised for his incredible efforts and also his ability to survive Gastelum’s many strong moments in the fight. Not everybody, however, is celebrating the new interim middleweight champion.
Justin Gaethje lists potential opponents for next fight
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Justin Gaethje, who was in attendance for UFC 236 on Saturday night, is hoping to keep marching toward a UFC lightweight title shot as Dustin Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov look to unify their titles later this year. Speaking to the media backstage, the former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion divulged that he’s got his eyes on two potential opponents in particular: Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor.
Jon Jones responds to post-fight comments from Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Shortly after he defeated Kelvin Gastelum to capture the interim middleweight title at UFC 236, Israel Adesanya was asked about a potential fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Though Adesanya has previously expressed interest in a fight with Jones, he admitted that, fresh off a title-winning war with Gastelum, the light heavyweight champion is not on his radar at the moment.
Max Holloway issues statement on UFC 236 loss to Dustin Poirier
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
In the main event of UFC 236, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway climbed up to the 155-pound lightweight division to battle streaking contender Dustin Poirier for interim gold, bravely putting his 13-fight win-streak on the line in the process. Unfortunately for Holloway and his ever-growing army of followers, this move up to lightweight didn’t go as he planned. While he put forth a commendable effort, winning several rounds with his vintage, volume-based striking attack, he ultimately lost a decision to his bigger, stronger foe.
What's next for UFC 236 main and co-main event fighters
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2019
Last night, the UFC returned to Atlanta, Georgia where two interim title fights were on the line. In the main event, featherweight champion, Max Holloway was moving up in weight to take on Dustin Poirier for the interim lightweight title. In the co-main event, Kelvin Gastelum was taking on Israel Adesanya for the interim middleweight title. Ultimately, both fights delivered. Adesanya ended up beating Gastelum by unanimous decision, the same result of the main event where Poirier beat Holloway for a second time and snapped his 13-fight winning streak.
Dana White shares plan for Max Holloway after UFC 236
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
At UFC 236, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway moved up to the lightweight division to battle Dustin Poirier for interim gold, bravely putting his 13-fight win-streak on the line. Unfortunately for Holloway and his ever-growing fanbase, this hike up to lightweight didn’t go as he planned. Though he put up a valiant fight, winning several rounds with his vintage, volume-based striking, he ultimately lost a decision to his bigger, stronger foe.
Dana White likes Israel Adesanya vs. Jon Jones matchup
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC 236, undefeated Nigerian-born Kiwi Israel Adesanya captured the interim middleweight title with a thrilling decision defeat of Kelvin Gastelum. With this victory, Adesanya can now look forward to a title-unifying showdown with undisputed champion Robert Whittaker — but that’s not the only big fight on the horizon for him. Over the last few days, Israel Adesanya has been trading barbs with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. So much so that there is already some buzz for a potential fight between them.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway, believes fight should have been ruled a draw
Christopher Taylor - April 14, 2019
Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov did not agree with the judges scorecards from tonight’s UFC 236 Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway fight. Poirier and Holloway went to war for twenty five minutes in tonight’s pay-per-view event from Atlanta.
Jon Jones takes a dig at Israel Adesanya following UFC 236 title win
Christopher Taylor - April 13, 2019
Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was not overly impressed by Israel Adesanya’s title-earning performance at UFC 236. Shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s pay-per-view event “Bones” took to Twitter with the following assessment of “Stylebender’s” performance.
Pros react to Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier at UFC 236
Christopher Taylor - April 13, 2019
An interim lightweight title fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier headlined tonight’s UFC 236 event from Atlanta, Georgia. The bout served as a rematch, as Poirier had previously defeated Holloway via first round submission way back in 2012.
UFC 236 Results: Dustin Poirier defeats Max Holloway (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Current UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway will square off with Dustin Poirier for the promotions interim lightweight title in tonight’s UFC 236 main event. Tonight’s headliner will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and Holloway first met in 2012 with “The Diamond” emerging victorious by way of first round submission.
Pros react to Kelvin Gastelum vs Israel Adesanya at UFC 236
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Kelvin Gastelum and Israel Adesanya squared off for the promotions interim middleweight title in the co-headliner if tonight’s UFC 236 main event. Kelvin Gastelum entered tonight’s contest on the heels of back-to-back victories over Michael Bisping and Jacare Souza.
UFC 236 Results: Khalil Rountree defeats Eryk Anders (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
An intriguing fight between Eryk Anders and Khalil Rountree took place on tonight’s UFC 236 main card pay-per-view from Atlanta, Georgia. Eryk Anders enters tonight’s fight looking to rebound this after suffering back-to-back losses to Elias Theodorou and Thiago Santos in his most recent octagon appearances.
UFC 236 Results: Dwight Grant defeats Alan Jouban via split-decision
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
A welterweight bout between Dwight Grant and Alan Jouban took place on tonight’s UFC 236 main card pay-per-view from Atlanta, Georgia. Alan Jouban returns to the octagon for the first time in over thirteen months. In his most recent octagon appearance, Jouban defeated Ben Saunders by way of knockout.
UFC 236 Results: Nikita Krylov submits Ovince Saint Preux (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
A light heavyweight bout between Nikita Krylov and Ovince Saint Preux took place on tonight’s UFC 236 main card from Atlanta, Georgia. Ovince Saint Preux is coming off a decision setback to Dominick Reyes in his most recent octagon appearance at UFC 229. Prior to that, “OSP” was coming off a submission win over Tyson Pedro.
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continue to spar on social media
Christopher Taylor - April 13, 2019
The ongoing feud between UFC lightweights Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continued this afternoon on social media. The bitter enemies have been at each other’s throats for years now but it seems that their rivalry is only getting worse.
UFC 236: Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier Live Results
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will square off with Dustin Poirier for the promotions interim lightweight title in tonight’s UFC 236 headliner. Tonight’s main event will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and Holloway first met in 2012 with “The Diamond” emerging victorious by way of submission.
Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor’s approach to Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch is all wrong
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor is taking the wrong approach in his attempt to secure a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov. The former two-division UFC champion, McGregor, has been fixated on getting another crack at “The Eagle” ever since he lost to the Russian via fourth round submission at UFC 229.