MMA News
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.
Main card lineup set for next month’s UFC 288: ‘Sterling vs. Cejudo’ event
Susan Cox - April 10, 2023
The main card lineup has been set for next month’s UFC 288. UFC 288 will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
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.
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.
Gilbert Burns accuses Jorge Masvidal of greasing at UFC 287: "That’s an old dog, Miami trick with the lotion"
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023
Gilbert Burns believes he would have secured another finish at UFC 287 if Jorge Masvidal wasn’t greased up. Burns (22-5 MMA) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) squared off in the co-headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami, Florida.
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.
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.
Jan Blachowicz offers to rematch Israel Adesanya at middleweight following UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz turned some heads with his recent callout of newly minted UFC middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya. Blachowicz was paying attention to UFC 287 this past Saturday night. In the event’s headliner, Adesanya challenged Alex Pereira for the UFC Middleweight Championship. For Adesanya, it was a chance to prove that he could indeed defeat Pereira. Adesanya, who was stopped by Pereira in late 2022, got his revenge with a scintillating second-round knockout win, reclaiming the UFC Middleweight Championship in the process.
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.
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.
Israel Adesanya responds to comments made by Dricus Du Plessis regarding his African authenticity: “I will gladly drag his carcass across South Africa”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. Adesanya captured the 185-pound gold for the second time in his pro MMA career after knocking Alex Pereira out cold in the main event of UFC 287. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first UFC Middleweight Championship defense against “The Last Stylebender.”
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.
UFC 287 Bonus Report: Israel Adesanya among four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
The Octagon returned to Miami for tonight’s UFC 287 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2. Tonight’s highly anticipated middleweight title fight rematch resulted in a thunderous knockout victory for Israel Adesanya. After appearing to get hurt with a low kick and then an Alex Pereira flurry in round two, ‘Stylebender’ unleashed a huge counter right hand that rocked ‘Poatan’. A second right sent the Brazilian crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness (see that here).
Pros react after Israel Adesanya KO's Alex Pereira at UFC 287
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 event was headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Pereira (7-2 MMA) and Adesanya (24-2 MMA) had last met at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.