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Israel Adesanya in high spirits despite UFC 305 loss to Dricus du Plessis: "I could fight this weekend"
Josh Evanoff - August 19, 2024
Despite his UFC 305 loss to Dricus du Plessis, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is in high spirits. ‘The Last Stylebender’ returned to the cage in Australia over the weekend. Back for the first time since a loss to Sean Strickland a year ago, the former middleweight champion faced Dricus du Plessis. ‘Stillknocks’ won the title from ‘Tarzan’ in January, and set his sights on Israel Adesanya as his first title challenger.
Sean O'Malley claims Merab Dvalishvili "Could get sued" after viral fan altercation
Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley wonders if Merab Dvalishvili’s decision to confront a fan at a recent event could put their fight in jeopardy. O’Malley and Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 next month at the Las Vegas Sphere. The bantamweight title main event tops a stacked card at UFC 306, featuring a women’s flyweight trilogy between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.
Danny Kingad promises to “make a statement” in rematch against Adriano Moraes
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 19, 2024
It’s indisputable that #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad is one of the most entertaining fighters in ONE Championship’s flyweight MMA division. But despite this reputation, the Filipino star hasn’t scored a finish in years — a drought that he’s determined to end when he returns to action at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8.
Dan Hooker gives funny reason as to why he called out Conor McGregor after UFC 305 win
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2024
Dan Hooker is looking to get one back on Michael Chandler and steal his fight against Conor McGregor. After Hooker scored a split decision win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305, he called out several fighters including McGregor. It caught many by surprise, but on paper, a fight between Hooker and McGregor would be very fan-friendly.
Tom Aspinall fires back at Dana White and Jon Jones, declares himself the best heavyweight in the world
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes he is the best heavyweight in the world, despite what Dana White and Jon Jones say. Aspinall is the interim heavyweight champion recently made his first defense of that belt by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in a minute at UFC 304. Since then, he has said his next fight will be for the undisputed heavyweight title, but when he will get the chance is uncertain.
Jamahal Hill explodes at Magomed Ankalaev after recent remarks: "You're light work for me!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill issued a fiery response to Magomed Ankalaev’s recent social media jabs. Ankalaev will face Aleksandar Rakić at UFC 308 on October 26th in Abu Dhabi. He returns to the Octagon after being passed up for the next light heavyweight title shot in favor of Khalil Rountree, who will face Alex Pereira at UFC 307.
Josue Cruz looks to put “never quit mentality” on display at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 19, 2024
Josue Cruz may find himself facing an uphill battle, but his fighting spirit remains undiminished. The Mexican warrior will have a chance to redeem himself as he dukes it out with Johan Ghazali in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown. This happens at ONE 168: Denver, airing live from Ball Arena on September 6.
Magomed Ankalaev slams “biggest chicken” Alex Pereira for his callout of UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2024
UFC light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev has slammed divisional champion Alex Pereira for calling out Dricus du Plessis. As we know, Alex Pereira is the reigning king of the UFC light heavyweight division. He’s also set to return later this year to defend the crown against Khalil Rountree Jr. It comes on the heels of an incredible year thus far for him, in which he has knocked out Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka to retain the belt.
Watch | Craig Jones submits Gabi Garcia in intergender jiu-jitsu match
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2024
BJJ legend Craig Jones submitted Gabi Garcia in their bizarre intergender jiu-jitsu match last weekend. On Saturday night, UFC 305 took place in Perth, Australia. In addition to that, the Craig Jones Invitational took place in what proved to be a great showcase of jiu-jitsu. There was up to $2 million on the line for the competitors to win as Jones, and many others, continue to try and put the sport on the map in a big way.
Dricus du Plessis explains why he gifted Israel Adesanya a jacket after UFC 305 title fight: “A token of appreciation”
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has explained why he gifted a jacket to Israel Adesanya after UFC 305. Last weekend, Dricus du Plessis successfully retained his UFC middleweight championship. He did so by submitting Israel Adesanya in a fight that was incredibly even for almost four rounds. It was a back and forth affair and at times, it seemed like Adesanya had the advantage.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik thinks title contention isn't far away following win over Tai Tuivasa at UFC 305
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 18, 2024
Jairziinho Rozenstruik believes he’s close to reaching title contention following his UFC 305 victory over Tai Tuivasa. Rozenstruik avoided a scare when the score totals were read after going three rounds with “Bam Bam” inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. It was clear to experts and fans that “Bigi Boy” had done enough to earn the unanimous decision. Judge Howie Booth was pulled from UFC 305 after giving Tuivasa an egregious score total of 30-27.
Kai Kara-France wants UFC flyweight title shot following UFC 305 win over Steve Erceg: "I'm the real Kai"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 18, 2024
Kai Kara-France believes he is deserving of the next UFC Flyweight Championship fight against Alexandre Pantoja. Kara-France went one-on-one with Steve Erceg in the co-main event of UFC 305 inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Following Erceg’s close loss to Pantoja in their title fight back in May, many felt “Astro Boy” would make a statement against Kara-France.
Dricus du Plessis goes off on Brendan Schaub for failed UFC 305 prediction
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 18, 2024
Brendan Schaub’s UFC 305 main event prediction was wrong and Dricus du Plessis is letting him know it. Going into this past Saturday’s card inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, du Plessis was looking for his first successful UFC Middleweight Championship defense. To do so, he had to get past the returning Israel Adesanya.
Dricus du Plessis reacts to Alex Pereira wanting UFC middleweight return: "We're going to hear the excuses"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 18, 2024
UFC 305 has wrapped up, and Alex Pereira certainly got people talking after Dricus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya. “Poatan” was watching closely when du Plessis put the UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Adesanya. The two collided inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia for an exciting title clash. “Stillknocks” maintained his hold on the gold with a fourth-round submission finish.
Israel Adesanya isn't focused on revenge following UFC 305 loss to Dricus du Plessis: "I’m not really desperate"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 18, 2024
Israel Adesanya isn’t desperate to get a win back over Dricus du Plessis. “The Last Stylebender” challenged “Stillknocks” for the UFC Middleweight Championship this past Saturday night. The two headlined UFC 305 inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Video | Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya share a moment backstage after UFC 305 title fight
Harry Kettle - August 18, 2024
Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya shared a nice moment backstage following their battle at UFC 305. Heading into UFC 305, things were pretty bitter between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. These two rivals made it clear they didn’t like one another, and they put it all on the line in this main event. In what was initially a feud based on their African heritage, these warriors wound up throwing down with one thought in mind – leaving Australia as the UFC middleweight champion.
Marvin Vettori reacts to Dricus du Plessis submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: “Miss by a mile next thing you know he lands clean”
Harry Kettle - August 18, 2024
Marvin Vettori has given his thoughts on Dricus du Plessis’ victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 last night. Just a matter of hours ago, Dricus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. He did so following a grueling title encounter, with the end result being du Plessis securing a fourth-round submission triumph. Up to that point in the contest, it was really hard to tell who was getting the better of the fight – with a lot of fans believing ‘Stylebender’ should’ve been up on the scorecards.
Tai Tuivasa issues statement after suffering fifth straight loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 305
Harry Kettle - August 18, 2024
Tai Tuivasa has issued a statement following his fifth straight UFC defeat at the hands of Jairzinho Rozenstruik. As we know, Tai Tuivasa is a true fan favorite in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He goes out there to put on a show every single time, and for the most part, he succeeds. Unfortunately, over the course of the last few years, he’s fallen on hard times. Heading into UFC 305 last night, he was riding a four-fight losing streak.