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Jon Jones congratulates new UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC legend Jon Jones congratulated new UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz after he defeated Dominick Reyes at UFC 253. Jones, the longtime UFC light heavyweight champion, vacated his title during the summer as he will move up to heavyweight for his next bout. The UFC booked Blachowicz against Reyes and despite being a heavy underdog heading into the fight, Blachowicz pulled off a stunner when he finished Reyes in the second round via TKO.
Henry Cejudo responds after Israel Adesanya tells his coach Eric Albarracin: “Imma cum all over you”
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
Former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo responded after Israel Adesanya said that he was going to ejaculate on his coach Eric Albarracin. Adesanya knocked out Paulo Costa in the main event of UFC 253 to defend the UFC middleweight title. Immediately after the referee stepped in and stopped the fight, Adesanya was caught on camera play humping Costa. He then went to Costa’s corner and told Albarracin that he would ejaculate all over him. Watch the video below.
Neil Magny calls out Khamzat Chimaev: "I'm ready to scrap"
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny called out hotshot prospect Khamzat Chimaev, telling the Swede that he’s “ready to scrap.” Chimaev has come out of nowhere to emerge as one of the biggest stars in the UFC. The 26-year-old contender made his UFC debut on Fight Island in July and defeated John Phillips and Rhys McKee in back-to-back fights in just 10 days. He then returned to the Octagon in Las Vegas and knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in just 17 seconds. His three UFC performances have drawn raves reviews from MMA fans worldwide.
Dominick Reyes should eat his humble pie slow, suggests Jon Jones
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC legend Jon Jones said this former 205lbs rival Dominick Reyes should eat his humble pie slow after losing to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 253. Reyes talked a big game after many including UFC president Dana White believed he had done enough to defeat Jones at UFC 247. But before getting the chance to do the rematch, Jones retired, which led to Reyes getting booked against Blachowicz for the vacant belt instead. Reyes, of course, wanted to prove himself in the rematch, but it’s not happening as Jones is planning on moving up to the UFC heavyweight division.
Conor McGregor tells Dana White to "stop lying," says the UFC president broke code
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor told UFC president Dana White to “stop lying” about fight talks with Diego Sanchez: “Code was broke.” A few days ago, McGregor released text messages of him and White allegedly talking about a potential fight against Sanchez. McGregor said in the texts that it was a fight that interested him but White said the UFC would lose its promoter’s license if they booked it. The fight never came to be, and McGregor is now reportedly in negotiations to box against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
Video | Israel Adesanya play humps Paulo Costa following TKO win
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was caught play-humping his rival Paulo Costa after knocking him out at UFC 253. Adesanya and Costa spent months talking smack to each other on social media and in interviews, so it’s no surprise that months of pent-up frustration were unleashed in the cage on Saturday night in Fight Island. Most of that aggression was from Adesanya, who had one of his best UFC performances to date in the fight. He picked apart Costa with low kicks from the outside before finishing him with punches from the inside.
Darren Till wants Israel Adesanya title fight with win over Jack Hermansson
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC middleweight contender Darren Till says that he wants a title fight against champion Israel Adesanya if he beats Jack Hermansson. Adesanya had one of the most impressive performances of his UFC career to date on Saturday night when he stopped Paulo Costa with strikes in the second round of their main event fight at UFC 253. Adesanya is now 20-0 in his MMA career with nine wins in the UFC alone. He’s the undisputed champion and everyone who is under him in the rankings is just trying to chase after him now as he’s the best middleweight in MMA.
Video | Joanna Jedrzejczyk reacts to Jan Blachowicz winning the UFC light heavyweight title and it's priceless
Adam D Martin - September 27, 2020
Former UFC champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk reacted to her fellow Poland native Jan Blachowicz winning the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 253. Jedrzejczyk and Blachowicz are arguably the two best Polish fighters to ever fight in MMA. Both are very good friends and have supported each other throughout their UFC careers. Blachowicz supported Jedrzejczyk while she was the UFC champion, and now that Blachowicz is the champion his friend Jedrzejczyk is supporting him, as well.
Khamzat Chimaev reacts to Israel Adesanya defeating Paulo Costa at UFC 253
Adam D Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC welterweight and middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev reacted to Israel Adesanya finishing Paulo Costa with strikes at UFC 253. Adesanya finished his rival Costa in the second round with strikes to once again defend the UFC middleweight title. Following the fight, a number of UFC fighters took to social media to comment on the fight. One of those fighters was Chimaev, the emerging UFC superstar. The Swede took to his Twitter following Adesanya’s win over Costa to suggest that he should be the next one in line to fight Adesanya for the 185lbs title.
Israel Adesanya explains why fighters who miss weight should be fined 90% of their purse
Adam D Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya explained why fighters who miss weight for their fights should be fined 90% of their purse. Adesanya, who defeated Paulo Costa in the main event of UFC 253 to defend his belt, clearly wasn’t happy that two fighters on the card missed weight. On the main card, Zubaira Tukhugov came in at 150lbs for his featherweight bout against Hakeem Dawodu, and on the prelims, Ludovit Klein also weighed 150lbs for his fight against Shane Young, who is a teammate of Adesanya at City Kickboxing in New Zealand.
Jan Blachowicz blasts Jon Jones for suggesting he may return to light heavyweight: “Go be boring somewhere else”
Adam D Martin - September 27, 2020
New UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz blasted former champ Jon Jones, saying that “Bones” should “go be boring somewhere else.” Blachowicz became the new UFC 205lbs champ on Saturday night at UFC 253 when he knocked out Dominick Reyes in the second round of their co-main event fight. Blachowicz has now won four straight fights including three of those wins by knockout. With Jones now out of the 205lbs title picture, Blachowicz becomes an excellent champion at 205lbs and one who is a very exciting fighter to watch.
Paulo Costa issues quick statement following UFC 253 loss to Israel Adesanya
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2020
Paulo Costa suffered the first loss of his professional career in his bid to dethrone middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at tonight’s UFC 253 event. Despite promises that he would “kill the skinny guy” in Saturday’s pay-per-view headliner, Costa fell well short in following through on his claims.
Jon Jones pondering return to light heavyweight following Jan Blachowicz's KO win over Dominick Reyes
Christopher Taylor - September 26, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones is pondering a return to 205-pounds following Jan Blachowicz’s KO victory over Dominick Reyes. ‘Bones’ had announced that he would be vacating his light heavyweight title back in August, this so that he could make a run at heavyweight. That news opened the door for Blachowicz and Reyes to square off for the promotions vacant light heavyweight strap in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 253 event.
Dana White reacts after Conor McGregor shares screenshots of their private conversations
Christopher Taylor - September 26, 2020
UFC President Dana White was not happy that former two-division champion shared screenshots of private conversations they had previously. Earlier this week McGregor responded to a retirement fight request from Diego Sanchez by revealing some screenshots of private text messages between he and White which showcased that he had in fact previously requested the match-up.
Dominick Reyes issues statement following KO loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 253
Christopher Taylor - September 26, 2020
Dominick Reyes received his second title opportunity when he squared off with Jan Blachowicz for the promotions vacant light heavyweight championship at UFC 253. Reyes had previously challenged for the UFC’s light heavyweight title this past February against Jon Jones, but ultimately wound up suffering a decision loss to the longtime division kingpin in ‘Bones’.
Jon Jones reacts after Israel Adesanya TKO's Paulo Costa at UFC 253
Chris Taylor - September 26, 2020
Jon Jones was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 253 main event between undefeated middleweights Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. The UFC’s reigning middleweight champion, Adesanya (19-0 MMA), was returning to action for the first time since defeating Yoel Romero this past March. Prior to his lackluster unanimous decision win over the Cuban, ‘Stylebender’ had earned a sensational knockout victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 243.
UFC 253 Results: Israel Adesanya KO's Paulo Costa (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 26, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 253 event is headlined by a middleweight title fight featuring reigning champion Israel Adesanya taking on Paulo Costa. The UFC’s undefeated middleweight champion, Adesanya (19-0 MMA), will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Yoel Romero this past March. Prior to his lackluster unanimous decision win over the Cuban, ‘Stylebender’ was coming off a sensational knockout victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 243.
Pros react after Jan Blachowicz KO's Dominick Reyes at UFC 253
Chris Taylor - September 26, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 253 event was co-headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between top division contenders Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz. Reyes (12-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a controversial decision loss to Jon Jones in his original bid for the title at UFC 247. Prior to that setback, ‘The Devastator’ was coming off a first round knockout victory over former middleweight champion Chris Weidman in October of 2019.