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Ben Rothwell chastises BKFC heavyweight champion Alan Belcher, stating, “Cease talking and face me already”

Ben Rothwell has improved his bare-knuckle boxing record to 2-0 after his victory over Josh Copeland at BKFC 41. The former UFC heavyweight contender, who had scored a 19-second knockout in his promotional debut, won in the third round after a much harder fight than he had anticipated. Rothwell was hit by two punches from Copeland within the first 10 seconds of the fight, resulting … Continue reading Ben Rothwell chastises BKFC heavyweight champion Alan Belcher, stating, “Cease talking and face me already”

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BKFC 41 victor, Mike Perry drops a bombshell by declaring his free agency and expresses interest in fighting Conor McGregor

Mike Perry is currently in a state of limbo as he eagerly waits for news on his contract renewal. Following his latest bare-knuckle fight against Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41, Perry disclosed that this encounter is the endpoint of his recent contract, and although he is enthusiastic to continue fighting without gloves, he is driven by the need to provide for his loved ones. At … Continue reading BKFC 41 victor, Mike Perry drops a bombshell by declaring his free agency and expresses interest in fighting Conor McGregor

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Caio Borralho believes that being given the co-main event position for the third time within a year is indicative of the fact that the UFC recognizes his immense potential

Caio Borralho has been featured as the co-headliner in every non-pay-per-view UFC event he has participated in since joining the promotion in April 2022. This Saturday at UFC Vegas 72, he will once again be in the penultimate fight, facing off against Michal Oleksiejczuk. Having maintained an unbeaten record in six octagon appearances, including two victories on Dana White’s Contender Series, Borralho believes that his … Continue reading Caio Borralho believes that being given the co-main event position for the third time within a year is indicative of the fact that the UFC recognizes his immense potential

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Chael Sonnen declares Israel Adesanya as the best middleweight of all-time, convinced of his greatness

Chael Sonnen, a notable name in the world of MMA, has recently voiced his opinion on the greatest middleweight to ever compete in the UFC, and believes that Israel Adesanya holds that title. Adesanya has a 13-1 record in the UFC’s 185-pound division and is a two-time UFC champion who has held his belt five times in a row during his first title reign. Chael … Continue reading Chael Sonnen declares Israel Adesanya as the best middleweight of all-time, convinced of his greatness

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Alex Pereira responds to Israel Adesanya mocking his son after UFC 287 knockout, stating he wouldn’t behave similarly

In a highly anticipated rematch, Israel Adesanya emerged victorious over longtime rival Alex Pereira at UFC 287, and reclaimed the middleweight championship. Adesanya’s celebrations in the cage included shooting arrows at Pereira and mocking his opponent’s son, which Pereira’s son witnessed cageside. Adesanya mimicked the same celebration that Pereira’s son did several years ago in Brazil after his father’s victory. He explained that he teases … Continue reading Alex Pereira responds to Israel Adesanya mocking his son after UFC 287 knockout, stating he wouldn’t behave similarly

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Israel Adesanya aims to drag Dricus Du Plessis’ dead body across South Africa, but Du Plessis has responded

The recent post-UFC 287 press conference saw the UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, express his disdain for comments made by Dricus Du Plessis, a South Africa native and fellow UFC middleweight. Without mentioning Du Plessis by name, Adesanya made it clear that he was the target of his frustrations. The latter had claimed that he was a more authentic African than Adesanya and the “Three … Continue reading Israel Adesanya aims to drag Dricus Du Plessis’ dead body across South Africa, but Du Plessis has responded

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Israel Adesanya regains top spot as middleweight rankings undergo a significant change, leading to questions about Alex Pereira’s fall

Israel Adesanya has regained his title as the middleweight champion in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The victory at UFC 287 saw him defeating his rival, Alex Pereira, via a stunning knockout, bringing him the title for the second time. The two MMA champions, Adesanya and Pereira, have now won one game each in their MMA series. Pereira still holds a lead of … Continue reading Israel Adesanya regains top spot as middleweight rankings undergo a significant change, leading to questions about Alex Pereira’s fall

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Takeaways from UFC 287: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira should have a thrilling conclusion, Masvidal’s 20-year journey, and more

Israel Adesanya reclaimed his UFC middleweight title with a second-round knockout at UFC 287, stealing the limelight from Gilbert Burns’ victory over Jorge Masvidal and underscoring a sensational night. The long-awaited win over Alex Pereira, the nemesis who defeated him three times previously, was the highlight of the night. The unique and intense rivalry between Adesanya and Pereira is among the most captivating in combat … Continue reading Takeaways from UFC 287: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira should have a thrilling conclusion, Masvidal’s 20-year journey, and more

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In the main event of UFC 287, Israel Adesanya seeks retribution and secures it with a brutal knockdown of Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya has finally earned his revenge against Alex Pereira in style, knocking out the Brazilian in a UFC 287 title fight in the second round. It was Adesanya’s fifth fight against Pereira, having lost three of the previous contests. In the build-up to the fight, Adesanya had to battle the demons of his previous losses, but he ultimately emerged victorious. The win was arguably … Continue reading In the main event of UFC 287, Israel Adesanya seeks retribution and secures it with a brutal knockdown of Alex Pereira

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Israel Adesanya secures a colossal win in UFC 287 rematch and earns a large bonus. Kelvin Gastelum also receives a bonus for impressive performance as Fight of the Night

Israel Adesanya has reclaimed his spot as the top middleweight fighter and has once again made the bonus list. His incredible knockout of Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287 secured him the Performance of the Night bonus, amounting to $50,000. This victory was not only a win for him to regain his UFC title, but also a revenge from his previous loss … Continue reading Israel Adesanya secures a colossal win in UFC 287 rematch and earns a large bonus. Kelvin Gastelum also receives a bonus for impressive performance as Fight of the Night

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Israel Adesanya clarifies his ‘immature’ UFC 287 victory dance directed at Alex Pereira’s child

Israel Adesanya never forgets a slight and always remembers to keep the receipts, as was evidenced by his rematch with Alex Pereira in the UFC 287 main event. Pereira had previously won three times against Adesanya in combat sports, with two of those victories occurring in the kickboxing ring. However, Adesanya turned the tables and scored a second-round knockout against Pereira to win the UFC … Continue reading Israel Adesanya clarifies his ‘immature’ UFC 287 victory dance directed at Alex Pereira’s child

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Video Podcast Ep.4: UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Preview | Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada is joined by guest co-host Murdo Todd to preview UFC 287, in which Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya face off once again for the middleweight title! Checkout the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.4: UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Preview | Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns

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