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Israel Adesanya opens as a sizeable betting favorite ahead of potential title defense against Dricus Du Plessis
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2023
Israel Adesanya has opened as the betting favorite to beat Dricus Du Plessis. At UFC 290, Du Plessis was fighting Robert Whittaker in a title-eliminator bout as the winner would go on to face Adesanya, likely in September in Australia. Whittaker entered the fight as the betting favorite and many expected him to win, but it was Du Plessis who won by second-round TKO to secure a title shot.
Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor's coaching on TUF 31: "Conor's getting a little bit of a raw deal"
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2023
Michael Chandler thinks Conor McGregor is getting a raw deal on TUF 31. Chandler and McGregor are serving as the coaches of the show and so far, Team Chandler is a perfect 6-0 in the fights. As well, on the show, McGregor isn’t seen at weigh-ins and some contestants on the show have said he isn’t always there for training. However, Michael Chandler says that is not true, as it was only weigh-ins that Conor McGregor never attended.
Wanderlei Silva announces November boxing debut against Brazilian bodybuilder Felipe Franco
Josh Evanoff - July 10, 2023
MMA legend Wanderlei Silva will be making his boxing debut against Felipe Franco in November. ‘The Axe Murderer’ has been out of action for nearly five years, last facing Rampage Jackson. That was the fourth fight between the two, taking place at Bellator 206 in September 2018. There, Wanderlei Silva came up short, losing by second-round knockout moving the series to 2-2.
Alexander Volkanovski slams 'delusional' Ilia Topuria: "Do you watch me fight?"
Josh Evanoff - July 10, 2023
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has some choice words for Ilia Topuria. ‘The Great’ returned to the cage for yet another title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. While ‘El Pantera’ held interim gold stemming from a destructive win over Josh Emmett in February, he was no match. In the pay-per-view headliner, Alexander Volkanovski dominated en route to a fourth-round knockout win.
Ilia Topuria shares bold prediction for “easy” Alexander Volkanovski
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2023
Ilia Topuria is extremely confident heading into a potential title fight against Alexander Volkanovski. In the main event of UFC 290, Volkanovski defended his featherweight title with a third-round TKO over Yair Rodriguez. Following the win, it’s uncertain what will be next for the Aussie as he may move up to lightweight, but if he stays at featherweight, Topuria believes he should be the fight.
Newly crowned UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja reveals he was driving for Uber Eats two fight’s ago
Josh Evanoff - July 10, 2023
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has only become a full-time fighter again recently. ‘The Cannibal’ made his return to the cage at UFC 290 on Saturday night against Brandon Moreno. While many likely didn’t know, the contest was actually a trilogy bout. In prior outings in 2016 and 2018, Alexandre Pantoja claimed victories over ‘The Assassin Baby’.
Stipe Miocic plans to prove that he deserves to be “the heavyweight champ" at UFC 295 against Jon Jones
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2023
Stipe Miocic is ready to be the UFC’s heavyweight champion again. Miocic is set to headline UFC 295 on November 11 at Madison Square Garden against Jon Jones. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Jones called for after he became the UFC’s heavyweight champ back in March. However, the hope was the fight would’ve happened on Saturday at International Fight Week, but Miocic is fine with having to wait until November.
Sean O’Malley believes Aljamain Sterling’s large weight cut will play a factor at UFC 292: “That brain liquid goes away, it doesn’t take many shots”
Susan Cox - July 10, 2023
Sean O’Malley believes Aljamain Sterling’s large weight cut will play a factor in their title fight at UFC 292. UFC 292 takes place on Saturday, August 19th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Conor McGregor claims the return of the BMF title is being lined up specifically for him
Susan Cox - July 10, 2023
Conor McGregor is claiming the return of the BMF title is being lined up specifically for him. The BMF (Baddest Motherf**ker) title is up for grabs at UFC 291 when Dustin Poirier (29-7 MMA) takes on Justin Gaethje (24-4 MMA) in their much anticipated rematch.
Watch | Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum share wholesome moment at UFC 290 (Video)
Susan Cox - July 10, 2023
Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum shared a wholesome moment at UFC 290. UFC 290 took place last Saturday, July 8th, at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Charles Oliveira says he will “not be ready” to fight Islam Makhachev at October’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2023
Charles Oliveira has revealed that he will not be ready in time to take on Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October. Earlier this year, Charles Oliveira got back to winning ways in style. He finished Beneil Dariush in their title eliminator match-up, setting himself up for a rematch with Islam Makhachev. As many fans remember, Makhachev was able to dethrone ‘Do Bronx’ and capture the UFC lightweight championship last year.
Sean Strickland explains why fellow UFC fighter Maycee Barber doesn’t like him: “She got a little bit mad”
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2023
Sean Strickland has explained why he doesn’t think fellow UFC fighter Maycee Barber is his biggest fan. We all know one thing to be true: Sean Strickland loves making waves. His controversial remarks have landed him in hot water more times than we can count, and we don’t expect that trend to stop anytime soon. Dana White doesn’t seem too bothered, but some fans, critics and pundits certainly do. He’s an efficient middleweight contender but beyond that, he also has some controversial views.
Khamzat Chimaev responds after Kamaru Usman tells him to “cut the f**king weight” and come fight: “You are the boogeyman but I am the Wolf”
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev has responded to Kamaru Usman as the two continue to tease the idea of a fight against one another. It’s been a while since we’ve seen Khamzat Chimaev inside the Octagon. ‘Borz’ has been one of the most intimidating fighters on the roster since making his debut, and he has his eyes set on UFC gold. Recently, he’s been heavily linked with a bout against Kamaru Usman, who recently lost back-to-back fights against Leon Edwards.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's claim that he will be fighting Michael Chandler this December
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2023
UFC President Dana White has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s claim that he will be fighting Michael Chandler this December. During last night’s UFC 290 pay-per-view event, McGregor took to Twitter where he announced that he would be fighting Chandler this December. The Irishman later deleted the tweet, but not before it caught the attention of thousands of fight fans.
Robbie Lawler reacts after Conor McGregor casts doubt on his UFC retirement: "Does he want to fight?"
Jeffrey Walter - July 9, 2023
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler has reacted after Conor McGregor casted doubt on his planned retirement from MMA. Lawler (30-16 MMA) squared off with Niko Price (15-7 MMA) in the featured prelim of last night’s UFC 290 event in Las Vegas.
Daniel Cormier names one issue that could hinder Stipe Miocic's performance against Jon Jones at UFC 295
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2023
Daniel Cormier has revealed the one issue he feels could negatively impact Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. Miocic is set to challenge UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. The two will meet inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 11. It’ll be Miocic’s first fight since he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou back in March 2021.
Alex Volkanovski vows to defeat Islam Makhachev in potential UFC rematch: "I guarantee I get my hand raised"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2023
Alex Volkanovski believes there’s no doubt he will avenge his loss against UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Back in February, Volkanovski vs. Makhachev headlined UFC 284. It was Alex Volkanovski who was moving up in weight to challenge for the 155-pound gold. Outside of his one career loss back in 2015, Makhachev has looked mostly dominant. While he had a competitive bout against Arman Tsarukyan, Islam Makhachev’s toughest test came against Alex “The Great.”
Israel Adesanya responds to backlash over Dricus Du Plessis confrontation at UFC 290: “If you ain’t my brother, you ain’t African”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2023
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has some choice words for Dricus du Plessis following UFC 290. On the main card of UFC 290, Dricus du Plessis scored a massive second-round TKO finish over Robert Whittaker. The win now sets the stage for a middleweight title showdown between Adesanya and du Plessis. Israel Adesanya takes this bout personally, as he and du Plessis have been feuding with racial undertones. It didn’t take long for Israel Adesanya to enter the Octagon and have a heated confrontation with Dricus du Plessis.