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What's next for the stars of UFC 276?
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2022
The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 276 as International Fight Week returned with two titles on the line. In the main event, Israel Adesanya was looking to defend his middleweight title as he took on Jared Cannonier. In the co-headliner, Alexander Volkanovski was looking to defend his featherweight title as he had his trilogy match against Max Holloway.
Video | Henry Cejudo crashes Sean O’Malley’s backstage interview at UFC 276: “I think you absolutely suck!”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Henry Cejudo crashed Sean O’Malley’s backstage post-fight interview at UFC 276. It was Sean O’Malley (15-1 MMA) vs Pedro Munhoz (19-7 MMA) in a bantamweight bout this past Saturday, July 2nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The result of the contest was a ruling of no-contest due to an accidental eye poke in Round 2, compromising the vision of Munhoz, and the bout was called to a halt at 3:09.
Michael Chandler taunts Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276: “Your insecurities are showing”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Michael Chandler has taunted Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276. Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) last fought in May of this year at UFC 274 where he proved victorious via a second round knockout of his lightweight opponent, Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA).
Alex Volkanovski responds after Aljamain Sterling suggests he could take him down and submit him rather easily
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has reacted to Aljamain Sterling’s suggestion that he’d be able to submit the featherweight king. Last Saturday night at UFC 276, Alex Volkanovski put on a real show as he managed to defeat Max Holloway with a resounding decision win to successfully defend the UFC featherweight championship. ‘The Great’ proved why he’s one of the best pound for pound fighters in the game today and potentially the best 145-pounder of all-time.
Jessica-Rose Clark issues statement following nasty submission loss at UFC 276: “She did a really good job of continuing to armbar me after I tapped”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Jessica-Rose Clark released a statement on Instagram following her tough submission loss at UFC 276 last weekend. The 34-year-old fan favourite went into battle once again on Saturday night as she squared off against Julija Stoliarenko. Unfortunately for her, within just 45 seconds of the bout getting underway, Clark was on the losing end of a submission with Stoliarenko using an armbar to secure the victory.
Urijah Faber says Josh Emmett was livid after being “ghosted” at UFC 276: “Last night he was like, ‘You know what, F this. I wish they’d just release me. I get no respect'”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Urijah Faber has revealed that Josh Emmett wasn’t happy following an incident during International Fight Week. For many years now Josh Emmett has been representing Team Alpha Male at the elite level, and he’s been doing so pretty effectively. The veteran is currently riding a five-fight win streak and after edging past Calvin Kattar via split decision last month, many felt as if he’d earned the right to challenge for the UFC featherweight championship.
Max Holloway issues statement following loss to Alex Volkanovski at UFC 276
Jeffrey Walter - July 3, 2022
Max Holloway has issued a statement after suffering a third loss to Alex Volkanovski at last night’s UFC 276 event in Las Vegas. Holloway (23-7 MMA) was looking to reclaim the promotions featherweight world title when he stepped into the Octagon yesterday night at T-Mobile Arena. ‘Blessed’ had entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after defeating Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez respectively.
Khamzat Chimaev calls for fight with Alex Pereira following UFC 276: "Let's make it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has laid down the challenge to Alex Pereira. On the main card of UFC 276, Pereira took on Sean Strickland inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Going into the bout, Strickland was the number four-ranked UFC middleweight, while Pereira wasn’t ranked at all.
Jon Jones reacts to the performances of Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya at UFC 276
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
Jon Jones has given his take on the UFC 276 performances of Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. Adesanya headlined UFC 276 in Las Vegas. He put the UFC Middleweight Championship on the line against Jared Cannonier. While it wasn’t exactly a barn burner, Adesanya kept his opponent at bay and scored the unanimous decision victory.
Alex Volkanovski wants to “move up” following dominant win over Max Holloway at UFC 276: “I don’t think this division itself can keep me busy”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski is looking for a challenge outside of 145 pounds. Volkanovski went one-on-one with Max Holloway a third time in the co-main event of UFC 276. This was a dominant showing from Volkanovski, who was just too fast for Holloway.
Video | Nate Diaz smacks up a reporter backstage at UFC 276
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
The latest victim of Nate Diaz’s Stockton slap has been revealed. Nate Diaz is known for playing by his own rules and if something irritates him, he will let it be known. That’s exactly what happened backstage at UFC 276 in Las Vegas.
Jon Jones explains why a win over Stipe Miocic “says more” than beating Francis Ngannou: “Fighting a fairly one-dimensional fighter fresh off of knee surgery. I don’t know.”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
Jon Jones feels a victory over Stipe Miocic would mean more than scoring a win over reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Many expect Jones to make the move to heavyweight with Miocic as his first dance partner in the division. Jones hasn’t had a fight since Feb. 2020 when he successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Title against Dominick Reyes.
Donald Cerrone opens up on his decision to retire following UFC 276
Jeffrey Walter - July 3, 2022
Fan favorite Donald Cerrone opened up on his decision to retire from mixed martial arts shortly following his loss at UFC 276. Cerrone (36-17 MMA) squared off with fellow veteran Jim Miller (35-16 MMA) on the prelims of tonight’s fight card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Israel Adesanya responds to Jon Jones and the rest of the haters following UFC 276: "You’re so great people just want to see you fall"
Christopher Taylor - July 3, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya addressed his haters following his anticlimactic win over Jared Cannonier this evening in Las Vegas. Adesanya (22-1 MMA) was looking to earn his fifth title defense when he took to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stylebender’ had last competed at UFC 271 in February, where he earned a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker.
Alex Pereira reacts to Israel Adesanya's "disrespectful" performance at UFC 276: "People were leaving in round four like the fight was over"
Christopher Taylor - July 2, 2022
Alex Pereira was “really upset” after witnessing Israel Adesanya’s performance in tonight’s UFC 276 main event. Pereira (5-1 MMA) was in the crowd to watch Adesanya defend his belt against Jared Cannonier in tonight’s pay-per-view event headliner.
UFC 276 Bonus Report: Five fighters take home bonuses
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 276 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier. Tonight’s middleweight title fight main event did not result in the barn burner most fans were hoping to witness. Instead, both men showed a lot of respect for each others power which prompted a slow and steady approach. Israel Adesanya got off the better volume if strikes in rounds one and two but Jared Cannonier began to make things more competitive by round three. Although rounds four and five were close, it was Adesanya who ultimately walked away with a unanimous decision win.
UFC 276 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Jared Cannonier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 276 event is headlined by a middleweight title fight featuring Israel Adesanya taking on Jared Cannonier. Adesanya (22-1 MMA) will be looking to earn his fifth title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stylebender’ last competed at UFC 271 back in February, where he earned a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker.
Sean Strickland reacts following knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 276
Christopher Taylor - July 2, 2022
Sean Strickland has issued a statement after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Alex Pereira earlier this evening at UFC 276. Strickland (25-4 MMA) was returning to action tonight for the first time since February’s UFC Vegas 47 event, where he had picked up his sixth consecutive win by defeating Jack Hermansson by way of split decision.