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Dan Hooker claims Israel Adesanya is finally in good health after carrying “terrible injuries” for years: “Dricus is in for a rude awakening”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
Dan Hooker is claiming that Israel Adesanya is finally in good health after carrying ‘terrible injuries’ for years. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Sean Strickland reacts to Dana White’s news that he will be fighting the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya: “To war!”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
Sean Strickland is reacting to Dana White’s news that he will be fighting the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. UFC 305 takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
UFC CEO Dana White responds to Muhammad Mokaev’s offer for one free fight: “You put yourself in this position”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is responding to Muhammad Mokaev’s offer for one free fight. Muhammad Mokaev (13-0 MMA) is riding high after his latest victory over Manel Kape (19-7 MMA) just last month at UFC 304.
Former Strikeforce, BKFC fighter Lumumba Sayers arrested for alleged revenge murder
Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024
Former MMA fighter Lumumba Sayers, who fought top names like Anthony Smith and Derek Brunson, has been arrested in Colorado on murder charges. The 46-year-old Sayers allegedly shot and killed a man in Commerce City, CO at a child’s birthday party. The shooting victim, identified as 28-year-old Malcolm Watson, was potentially a friend of a man accused of murdering Sayers’s son last August.
Tom Aspinall shares high praise for Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 305: “I have learned a lot just from watching him”
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has shared high praise for Israel Adesanya heading into UFC 305. This weekend, Israel Adesanya will try and become a three-time UFC champion. He will do so when he challenges Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title. As we know, ‘Stylebender’ and du Plessis have had quite the feud over the course of the last year or so.
Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker shares timeline for eventual MMA retirement: “Have a solid crack at something else”
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
UFC icon Robert Whittaker has shared his timeline for an eventual retirement from mixed martial arts. Over the course of the last 5-10 years, Robert Whittaker has cemented his legacy as a true fan favorite. The former UFC middleweight champion has done some incredible things in the sport of MMA and at the age of 33, he’s still going strong.
Michael Bisping reacts after Jake Paul states his intention to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Boxing
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Jake Paul’s desire to try and qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in boxing. As we know, Jake Paul has had a fascinating career in professional boxing up to this point. For the most part, he’s fought former MMA fighters and notable celebrity names. His next outing, however, will see him battle former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
Photo | Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya get custom shorts for UFC 305 title fight
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya have both received custom shorts for their upcoming UFC 305 title showdown. On Saturday night, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya. The two men will collide after a long-running feud, with many fans excited to see how their styles mesh together. Of course, if ‘Stylebender’ wins, he’ll become a three-time UFC champion at 185 pounds.
Superlek hires sports scientist to help with world title bid at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 13, 2024
It’s safe to say that Superlek Kiatmoo9 is leaving no stone unturned for his highly anticipated encounter against Jonathan Haggerty. Under a different rule set, the reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion moves up in weight to challenge England’s two-sport king for the bantamweight Muay Thai belt. This clash happens in the main event of ONE 168: Denver, taking place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Conor McGregor responds after UFC CEO Dana White says he won't be fighting in 2024: "Come on now, what’s this?"
Jeffrey Walter - August 13, 2024
Conor McGregor has responded after UFC CEO Dana White announced that he won’t be fighting for the promotion in 2024. McGregor (22-6 MMA) had of course kicked off the 2024 New Year by announcing that he would be fighting Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in Las Vegas for International Fight Week on June 29.
Israel Adesanya vows to "make it look easy" against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes he will reclaim the middleweight title with ease at UFC 305. Adesanya is set to fight for the first time in 11 months as he takes on Dricus Du Plessis in a highly-anticipated bout. It is the first time Adesanya has fought since losing the middleweight title in a big upset to Sean Strickland.
Michael Chiesa pleads with Tony Ferguson to retire for good after UFC Abu Dhabi
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Michael Chiesa thinks Tony Ferguson needs to stop competing after UFC Abu Dhabi. On the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi earlier this month, Chiesa scored a first-round submission win over Ferguson in a one-sided performance. After the fight, Ferguson half-announced his retirement but has since walked back on that, and now Chiesa is pleading with Ferguson to retire.
Mateusz Gamrot claims he'd outwrestle Islam Makhachev in potential UFC title fight
Curtis Calhoun - August 13, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot thinks Islam Makhachev would be no match for him when it comes to wrestling. Gamrot will face Dan Hooker at UFC 305 this Saturday in Perth, Australia. He returns to the Octagon after defeating former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 299 in March.
Dana White reveals Sean Strickland will face the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Sean Strickland will be getting the next middleweight title shot, according to UFC CEO Dana White. UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his title for the first time as he takes on Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305 this Saturday. It’s a highly-anticipated fight but one of the big questions is who will be getting the next title shot.
Belal Muhammad says he might've retired with a loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - August 13, 2024
If his rematch with Leon Edwards went differently, UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad would’ve considered walking away from fighting altogether. Muhammad dethroned Edwards by unanimous decision to win the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304 last month. After a long unbeaten streak in the Octagon, Muhammad capped it off with a title win, ending Edwards’s impressive championship reign.
UFC CEO Dana White shuts down Jon Jones ever fighting Alex Pereira
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says heavyweight champion Jon Jones will never fight light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Pereira has expressed interest in moving up to heavyweight in the past, and he vs. Jones would be one of the biggest fights of all time. However, while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, White was asked about Joe Rogan pushing for the Jones vs. Pereira fight, but he quickly shot that fight down.
Dan Hooker vows to have “the most exciting fight Gamrot’s ever been in” at UFC 305
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
Dan Hooker is vowing to have ‘the most exciting fight Gamrot’s ever been in’ at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting “a proper performance” from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: “He gets a crazy finish”
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting ‘a proper performance’ from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.