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Dricus Du Plessis claps back at newly minted UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: "So you won’t say my name, that’s smart
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Dricus Du Plessis has fired back at Israel Adesanya. After Adesanya became the middleweight champion at UFC 287 for the second time, he took aim at Du Plessis during the post-fight press conference. Du Plessis had of course previously questioned Izzy’s claim of being a real African fighter which Adesanya wasn’t a fan of.
Colby Covington gives his “honest take” on Jorge Masvidal’s UFC retirement
Susan Cox - April 10, 2023
Colby Covington is giving his ‘honest take’ on Jorge Masvidal’s UFC retirement. UFC 287 took place this past Saturday, April 8th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Dustin Poirier provides update on his next UFC appearance: “It's looking like the Gaethje fight”
Susan Cox - April 10, 2023
Dustin Poirier is providing an update on his next UFC appearance. ‘The Diamond’ (29-7 MMA) has 4 wins in his last 5 fights. Poirier’s most recent victory came against Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in November of 2022 at UFC 281.
Colby Covington takes aim at “mumble mouth” Leon Edwards: “I recall the British not wanting to give Americans our freedom either”
Susan Cox - April 10, 2023
Colby Covington is taking aim at ‘mumble mouth’ Leon Edwards. ‘Chaos’ is putting Leon Edwards on notice that he is getting the next welterweight title shot whether ‘Rocky’ likes it or not.
Conor McGregor responds after Michael Chandler threatens to beat him “within an inch of his career”
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
Conor McGregor has laughed off a recent threat from Michael Chandler ahead of their proposed fight later this year. While a date has yet to be confirmed, the expectation is that Conor McGregor will return to take on Michael Chandler in late 2023. In doing so, he’ll appear inside the Octagon for the first time in over two years.
Daniel Cormier shares the one lesson he believes Alex Pereira will take away from his title loss at UFC 287
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
MMA analyst Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on what Alex Pereira can learn from his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya. Last weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight crown. He did so by knocking out bitter rival Alex Pereira in their Miami main event.
Video | Former rivals Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz seen partying together at Israel Adesanya’s UFC 287 after party
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
Former MMA rivals Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz were captured partying together after UFC 287 this past weekend. On Saturday night, Israel Adesanya finally got his revenge. In the main event of UFC 287, he knocked out Alex Pereira to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship.
Dana White plans to crack down on MMA media provoking “backstage sh*t” between his fighters: “I will f**king attack you if you do that”
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
UFC president Dana White wants to crack down on MMA media “provoking” feuds between some of his fighters backstage. This past weekend, UFC 287 went down in Miami, Florida. It was another successful PPV event for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, with the main headline being Israel Adesanya’s knockout win over Alex Pereira.
Kevin Holland reveals he messaged his mom moments before his UFC 287 walkout: "Should I even be f**king fighting?"
Jeffrey Walter - April 9, 2023
Kevin Holland revealed he was having second thoughts moments before making his walkout at last night’s UFC 287 event. Holland (23-9 MMA) squared off with Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-7 MMA) on the main card of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami.
Israel Adesanya confirms he taunted Alex Pereira's son during his UFC 287 celebration: "I'm petty, bro"
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023
Newly minted middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has confirmed that he taunted Alex Pereira’s son during his UFC 287 celebration. Adesanya (24-2 MMA) was finally able to exact some revenge on Pereira (7-2 MMA) in the headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami.
Dana White reacts to Raul Rosas Jr's loss at UFC 287: "He's got a lot of growing to do"
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023
Dana White has shared his thoughts after Raul Rosas Jr’s suffered his first career loss at last night’s UFC 287 event. Rosas Jr. (7-1 MMA) squared off with Christian Rodriguez (9-1 MMA) on the main card of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami.
Israel Adesanya explains why he is done with fighting Alex Pereira after UFC 287: “I’ve closed that chapter”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Israel Adesanya believes he is done with the Alex Pereira saga. Adesanya and Pereira mixed it up a second time in MMA, and the fourth time in combat sports at UFC 287. Israel Adesanya was looking to reclaim the UFC Middleweight Championship, which Alex Pereira took from him back in late 2022 thanks to a fifth-round TKO. Adesanya, who was 0-3 against Pereira in combat sports going into the fight, finally got his win over “Poatan” and it was via brutal second-round KO.
Alex Pereira issues statement following KO loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287: "Everything is okay"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has spoken out after being stopped by Israel Adesanya in their MMA rematch at UFC 287. Pereira and Adesanya are no strangers to one another in combat sports. Pereira scored two kickboxing victories and an MMA win over “The Last Stylebender.” Many were wondering if Adesanya would ever get over the “Poatan” hump, but he did just that, scoring a second-round knockout win to reclaim the UFC middleweight gold.
Khamzat Chimaev takes aim at Alex Pereira and Jorge Masvidal following their defeats at UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev added insult to injury after Alex Pereira and Jorge Masvidal fell short in their bouts at UFC 287. Pereira headlined the card, putting the UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Israel Adesanya. Ultimately, it was Adesanya who weathered the leg kicks and shut Pereira’s lights off thanks to two big right hands in the second stanza.
Video | Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira share a moment backstage after UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira shared a moment backstage following their latest encounter at UFC 287. Adesanya entered Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida as the challenger to Pereira’s UFC Middleweight Championship. Pereira took the gold from “The Last Stylebender” via fifth-round TKO back in November 2022. This improved “Poatan’s” combat sports record against Adesanya to 3-0. With his back against the wall, Adesanya looked to prove that Pereira didn’t have his number.
UFC President Dana White reacts to Jorge Masvidal’s retirement from MMA
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
UFC President Dana White has weighed in on Jorge Masvidal’s retirement. Masvidal shared the Octagon with Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 287. The fight went the distance and “Gamebred” fell short via unanimous decision. After the fight, Masvidal took his gloves off and announced his retirement.
Leon Edwards slams Jorge Masvidal for his UFC 287 loss to Gilbert Burns: “Bum Jorge fumbled the bag once again”
Jeffrey Walter - April 9, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards took aim at Jorge Masvidal shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s fight card in Miami. Masvidal (35-17 MMA) had squared off with Gilbert Burns (22-5 MMA) in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 287 pay-per-view event. The bout marked Jorge’s first since suffering a lopsided decision defeat to Colby Covington twelve months ago.
Dana White reacts to Israel Adesanya's brutal KO over Alex Pereira at UFC 287
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Dana White shared his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s brutal KO over Alex Pereira at tonight’s UFC 287 post-fight press conference. Pereira (7-2 MMA) and Adesanya (24-2 MMA) met for a second time (in MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s event in Miami, Florida. The pair had previously collided at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.