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Charles Oliveira interested in facing former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski next: "Why not?"
Josh Evanoff - August 20, 2024
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is interested in facing Alexander Volkanovski next. ‘Do Bronx’ hasn’t appeared in the cage since a split-decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in April. That defeat prevented the Brazilian from earning a rematch with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who defeated him back in October 2022. Since then, Charles Oliveira hasn’t booked a return to the cage.
Jon Jones teases move to submission grappling after attending ADCC 2024: "What an amazing event"
Josh Evanoff - August 20, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is interested in making a move to the mats. ‘Bones’ has been out of the cage since a first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane last March. While Jon Jones was expected to face Stipe Miocic that November, he was forced out due to an injury. In his absence, Tom Aspinall has won and defended the UFC interim heavyweight title. However, Jones is still expected to face Miocic next.
Sean Strickland believes Israel Adesanya was never a good fighter: "You had a close fight against Kelvin Gastelum"
Josh Evanoff - August 20, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland believes Israel Adesanya was never that good. ‘The Last Stylebender’ returned to the octagon on Saturday night in Australia. Back for the first time since a decision defeat to Sean Strickland last year, Israel Adesanya faced Dricus du Plessis. The South African won the gold from ‘Tarzan’ in January by split-decision, and was excited to face the former champion in his first title defense.
Jon Jones sends subtle jab to Tom Aspinall: "I’m focusing on goat things"
Cole Shelton - August 20, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has taken a subtle jab at Tom Aspinall. Aspinall defended his interim heavyweight title in the co-main event of UFC 304 as he knocked out Curtis Blaydes in only 60-seconds. Since then, Aspinall has taken aim at Jones and recently declared himself the best heavyweight in the world.
Benson Henderson vs. Chris Avila added to Misfits Boxing 18 tournament
Curtis Calhoun - August 20, 2024
MMA legend Benson Henderson will make his boxing debut against fellow UFC veteran, Chris Avila, at Misfits Boxing 18 in Newcastle, UK. The Henderson vs. Avila fight was announced in a press release on Tuesday. The September 14th event also features the return of OnlyFans star Elle Brooke in the main event against former Bare Knuckle FC fighter Jenny Savage.
Kamaru Usman welcomes Dricus du Plessis into the "Four African horsemen" after UFC 305 victory
Curtis Calhoun - August 20, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, a prominent member of the self-described ‘Three African Kings’, is willing to make room for Dricus du Plessis. Du Plessis tapped out Israel Adesanya in the UFC 305 main event last Saturday in Perth, Australia. In his first middleweight title defense, du Plessis withstood a striking barrage from Adesanya to retain the belt in a gutsy fashion.
Israel Adesanya says he’s not friends with Dricus du Plessis but doesn’t think he’s a bad person: “We’re cool, and I respect him”
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2024
UFC legend Israel Adesanya has said that while he isn’t friends with Dricus du Plessis, he certainly respects him. Last weekend, Israel Adesanya failed in his attempt to capture the UFC middleweight championship for the third time. He lost to Dricus du Plessis, suffering a fourth round submission defeat at UFC 305. After the bout, though, it seemed as if the two men buried the hatchet following what seemed to be a bitter feud heading into the contest.
Dricus du Plessis coach wants Alex Pereira fight to happen in December: “We’ll just go up (in weight)”
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2024
Dricus du Plessis’ coach wants to see his student go head to head with Alex Pereira later this year. As we know, Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight championship last weekend. He did so by submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, seemingly bringing an end to their rivalry. Now, he’ll move on to the next challenge – which may well be UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Darren Till responds after being trolled by Dricus du Plessis after UFC 305 title defense: “I might come back the UFC just to beat DDP”
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2024
Darren Till has issued a response to Dricus du Plessis as the two former foes continue to go back and forth on social media. Right now, Dricus du Plessis is on top of the world. He is the reigning UFC middleweight champion after retaining the belt against Israel Adesanya last weekend. Now, there’s a lot of excitement in the air as fans wait to see what’s next for the South African champ.
What's next for the Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya after UFC 305?
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2024
The UFC was in Perth, Western Australia for a UFC 305 card that saw the middleweight title up for grabs. In the main event of UFC 305, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis was looking to defend his belt for the first time against former champ Israel Adesanya. It was a highly-anticipated bout as the two have had a rivalry for years.
Michael Bisping roasts "pathetic individual" Jake Paul after boo birds hyjack Mike Tyson presser
Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping didn’t hold back in his reaction to the recent Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference. Paul and Tyson will square off in a boxing main event on November 155th in Dallas, TX. The bout was supposed to take place earlier this year before Tyson was forced to withdraw due to a recent medical scare on a plane.
Israel Adesanya thought Dricus Du Plessis was "done" in the fourth round
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2024
Israel Adesanya felt like Dricus Du Plessis was done in the fourth round just moments before he got the submission win. Adesanya was fighting for the first time in nearly a year as he headlined UFC 305 against Du Plessis for the middleweight title. It was an intriguing matchup and in the fourth round, it looked like Adesanya was starting to take over. He was having success on the feet, and he says there was a moment in the round when he felt like Du Plessis was done.
Jiri Prochazka teases UFC return less than two months after knockout loss: "I will let you know soon"
Josh Evanoff - August 19, 2024
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is working on a return to the cage. ‘The Czech Samurai’ is fresh off his return to the cage in late June at UFC 303. Jiri Prochazka handed Aleksandar Rakic a loss just two months prior but stepped up for a short-notice bout with Alex Pereira. Last November, ‘Poatan’ handed the Czech fighter a second-round knockout loss and the former champion was eager to avenge that defeat.
Brendan Schaub reacts after being slammed by Dricus du Plessis for fight prediction: "I'd be mad too!"
Josh Evanoff - August 19, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight contender Brendan Schaub has responded to Dricus du Plessis. ‘Stillknocks’ returned to the cage over the weekend in Australia. Back for the first time since winning UFC gold against Sean Strickland in January, du Plessis faced Israel Adesanya. Heading into the contest, the betting line was near even. However, many, including the likes of former heavyweight Brendan Schaub, picked ‘The Last Stylebender’ to win.
Israel Adesanya in high spirits despite UFC 305 loss to Dricus du Plessis: "I could fight this weekend"
Josh Evanoff - August 19, 2024
Despite his UFC 305 loss to Dricus du Plessis, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is in high spirits. ‘The Last Stylebender’ returned to the cage in Australia over the weekend. Back for the first time since a loss to Sean Strickland a year ago, the former middleweight champion faced Dricus du Plessis. ‘Stillknocks’ won the title from ‘Tarzan’ in January, and set his sights on Israel Adesanya as his first title challenger.
Sean O'Malley claims Merab Dvalishvili "Could get sued" after viral fan altercation
Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley wonders if Merab Dvalishvili’s decision to confront a fan at a recent event could put their fight in jeopardy. O’Malley and Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 next month at the Las Vegas Sphere. The bantamweight title main event tops a stacked card at UFC 306, featuring a women’s flyweight trilogy between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.
Michael Bisping says Israel Adesanya "More than likely" done contending for UFC titles after loss to Dricus du Plessis
Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping thinks Israel Adesanya has some difficult decisions to make after his latest defeat. Adesanya lost to Dricus du Plessis in the UFC 305 main event last Saturday in Perth, Australia. His bid to become a three-time UFC middleweight champion fell short, as du Plessis submitted him with a rear-naked choke in Round 4.
Tom Aspinall fires back at Dana White and Jon Jones, declares himself the best heavyweight in the world
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes he is the best heavyweight in the world, despite what Dana White and Jon Jones say. Aspinall is the interim heavyweight champion recently made his first defense of that belt by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in a minute at UFC 304. Since then, he has said his next fight will be for the undisputed heavyweight title, but when he will get the chance is uncertain.