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Alex Pereira reacts to Israel Adesanya’s “not very respectful” response to his callout at UFC 295
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2023
Alex Pereira has given his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s response to his callout at UFC 295 last weekend. On Saturday night, Alex Pereira won the UFC light heavyweight championship. He did so by knocking out Jiri Prochazka, becoming the latest two-weight world champion in UFC history. The win cemented Pereira’s status as one of the most successful fighters of his generation, with many believing it also confirmed his spot in the UFC Hall of Fame one day.
Jake Paul says it’s “a shame” that Dana White isn’t willing to collaborate with PFL for Jones vs. Ngannou: “We share the same media partner?”
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2023
Jake Paul has questioned why Dana White wouldn’t be willing to co-promote with PFL for Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou. It’s well-known that fight fans want to see Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou. The only problem, of course, is that Jones is signed to UFC, and Ngannou is signed to PFL. Many have suggested that the two promotions could work together on the bout and put on a monstrous co-promotion.
Julianna Pena takes aim at “horrible” Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva title fight at UFC 297
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2023
Julianna Pena has taken a shot at the upcoming Raquel Pennington vs Mayra Bueno Silva title fight at UFC 297. Over the course of the last few years, Julianna Pena hasn’t been in the business of making friends. She told the world she would defeat Amanda Nunes and capture the UFC women’s bantamweight championship, and that’s exactly what she did.
What's next for the stars of UFC 295?
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2023
The UFC returned to Madison Square Garden on Saturday for their annual November event which was UFC 295. In the main event of UFC 295, Alex Pereira took on Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight title. The co-main event saw Tom Aspinall face Sergei Pavlovich fight for the interim heavyweight title.
Jon Jones opens as a slight favorite in potential fight against Tom Aspinall
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2023
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is only a slight favorite in a potential fight against Tom Aspinall. Jones was supposed to defend his heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 295 against Stipe Miocic. However, just over two weeks out from the event, ‘Bones’ tore his pec and had to pull out of the fight.
Alex Pereira opens as underdog against Israel Adesanya, favored over Jamahal Hill
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2023
Opening odds have been released for two potential fights for Alex Pereira. In the main event of UFC 295, Pereira became the promotion’s new light heavyweight champion as he scored a second-round knockout over Jiri Prochakza. In just his seventh UFC fight, Pereira has already won titles and two weight classes and after the victory, called for a trilogy (MMA bout) with Israel Adesanya.
Leon Edwards eyeing Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis winner for UFC 300: "First U.K. double champ"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is already eyeing Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. ‘Rocky’ is currently slated to return next month at UFC 296 against Colby Covington. Back for the first time since a decision win over Kamaru Usman in March, Leon Edwards will look to defeat ‘Chaos’. However, it seems that the welterweight champion’s time at 170 pounds might be limited afterward.
Tom Aspinall feels that the "shine is off" of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic following UFC 295: "What's the point?"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2023
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall doesn’t see much of a point in Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic now. The British fighter returned on short notice in the co-main event of UFC 295 over the weekend. While not originally slated for the card, Tom Aspinall stepped up after Jon Jones withdrew from the main event. Due to ‘Bones’ suffering a torn pec, Stipe Miocic was also removed to keep the fight intact.
Conor McGregor brings of Khabib’s late father while reacting to Usman Nurmagomedov's failed drug test
Susan Cox - November 13, 2023
Conor McGregor has brought up Khabib’s late father while reacting to Usman Nurmagomedov’s failed drug test. Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA) is Bellator’s reigning lightweight titleholder.
WATCH | Footage released of the moment Tom Aspinall injured his back ahead of UFC 295 interim title fight
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2023
Tom Aspinall revealed he injured his back just after accepting his short-notice UFC 295 interim heavyweight title fight against Sergei Pavlovich. After Jon Jones tore his pec and his fight against Stipe Miocic was called off, the UFC booked Aspinall vs. Pavlovich to serve as the co-main event of UFC 295 for the interim heavyweight title. The fight was made on just over two weeks’ notice and during one of Aspinall’s first training sessions, he hurt his back.
Nine fights announced for January’s UFC 297: ‘Strickland vs. Du Plessis’ event
Susan Cox - November 13, 2023
Nine fights have been announced for January’s UFC 297: ‘Strickland vs. Du Plessis’ event. UFC 297 will take place on Saturday, January 20th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
Michael Bisping had a run in with Dillon Danis at UFC 295
Susan Cox - November 13, 2023
Michael Bisping had a run in with Dillon Danis this past weekend at UFC 295. Both Bisping and Danis were in attendance this past Saturday for the UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden in New York.