While Alexander Volkanovski owned two victories over Max Holloway, there was still doubt over his dominance heading into UFC 276. That won’t be the case after their third fight. Volkanovski (25-1) scored an overwhelming unanimous decision victory over Holloway (23-7) in the co-main event of UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena […]
Tag: Israel Adesanya
UFC 276 Odds: Can Jared Cannonier Finally End Israel Adesanya’s Run as Middleweight Champion?
Israel Adesanya will attempt to defend his middleweight championship for the fifth time on Saturday night when he faces off against Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276 in Las Vegas. Adesanya enters the fight as a substantial favorite, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing “The Last Stylebender†as a […]
MMA Notebook: Adesanya Holds Off Whittaker; Bellator Sets Pitbull vs. McKee Rematch
Israel Adesanya may not have dominated Robert Whittaker, but he did just enough to hold off the former champion and retain his middleweight title belt in the main event of UFC 271. Adesanya (22-1) scored a unanimous decision victory (48-47, 48-47, 49-46), much to the chagrin of many in attendance […]
UFC 271: Fresh Off Signing New Deal, Israel Adesanya Faces Rematch with Robert Whittaker
In 2019, Israel Adesanya won the UFC Middleweight Championship by beating titleholder Robert Whittaker, cementing his place as one of the top talents in all of MMA. The two will run it back on Saturday night when they face off in the main event of UFC 271 at the Toyota […]
MMA Notebook: Moreno Looking Forward to Defending Flyweight Title, Shields Books First Win
Brandon Moreno scored an upset victory over Deiveson Figueiredo on Saturday at UFC 263, submitting the champion in the third round to claim the UFC flyweight title. The victory completed a stunning comeback for Moreno, who the UFC cut from its roster in early 2019. Moreno becomes first Mexican UFC […]
UFC 263: Israel Adesanya Looks to Erase All Doubt in Championship Rematch vs. Marvin Vettori
Israel Adesanya already has one win over Marvin Vettori in his illustrious career. Now, the middleweight champion will try to author a more convincing victory when the two meet up against in the main event of UFC 263 on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. Adesanya beat Vettori by split decision back […]
UFC on ESPN 22: Former Champ Robert Whittaker Battles Struggling Kelvin Gastelum
Robert Whittaker will look to solidify his bid for a rematch against middleweight champion Israel Adesanya on Saturday night when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC on ESPN 22. Whittaker (22-5) lost the middleweight championship to Adesanya in 2019, but has since bounced back with […]
Undefeated Israel Adesanya Goes for Second Title Against Polish Power of Jan Blachowicz
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will try to add the light heavyweight belt to his collection when he takes on reigning 205-pound title-holder Jan Blachowicz in the main event of UFC 259 on Saturday. Adesanya comes in as a clear favorite over Blachowicz, despite being the smaller fighter. Fighters say size […]
UFC Notebook: Fans on Fight Island, White Working on Potential Superfights
The UFC became the first major sports organization to return to action after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most leagues in March. Since that time, most competitions have resumed, some even inviting fans while UFC fighters continue to battle in empty arenas. That dynamic will change in January, as the […]
UFC Notebook: Glover Teixeira Makes Case for Title Shot by Submitting Thiago Santos
Glover Teixeira showed that he may have one more run at a UFC title in him on Saturday night after scoring a third-round submission victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Teixeira landed a rear-naked choke at 1:49 of the third round to put an end […]
Dana White’s Contender Series: Undefeated Ulberg Battles Oliveira for UFC Contract
Carlos Ulberg will compete for a UFC roster spot on Wednesday night, and he’ll have some big names in his corner when he takes on Bruno Oliveira in the headline match of “Dana White’s Contender Series.” UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC lightweight Brad Riddell will corner for Ulberg […]
UFC Notebook: Hall Stops Silva in Final UFC Bout, White Expects Nurmagomedov to Return
Uriah Hall scored a TKO in the fourth round of his main event clash against the legendary Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 181 on Saturday, likely ending the Brazilian’s UFC career in the process. Silva started the fight well, but Hall nearly knocked out the 45-year-old at the end […]