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sports2 years ago

"UFC 295: Alex Pereira's Callout of Israel Adesanya Sparks Controversy and Frozen-Inspired Response"

Newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira calls for a trilogy bout against Israel Adesanya, despite Adesanya's break from MMA. Pereira believes Adesanya's break is a waste of talent and wants to bring him back to the octagon. He also brushes off the question about potential challenger Jamahal Hill and insists on the Adesanya trilogy, stating that there's nothing personal with Hill despite his victory over Pereira's mentor, Glover Teixeira.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-pereira#israel-adesanya#mma
sports2 years ago

"Dustin Poirier Reflects on Heartbreaking Loss to Justin Gaethje: The Battle of the Better Fighter"

Dustin Poirier expresses his disappointment and heartbreak over his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291. Despite the defeat, Poirier still believes he is the better fighter and attributes the loss to a well-executed technique by Gaethje. Poirier hopes for a trilogy bout with Gaethje but understands that Gaethje is moving on to bigger opportunities, including a potential shot at the lightweight title. Poirier acknowledges Gaethje's wrestling credentials and believes he has a chance to cause problems for the current champion, Islam Makhachev, if his takedown defense holds up.

via MMA Fighting|
#dustin-poirier#justin-gaethje#mma
sports2 years ago

Alex Pereira to Fight at Light Heavyweight, Eyes Israel Adesanya

Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has announced that he will move up to light heavyweight following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. Pereira clarified that his move up has nothing to do with a struggled weight cut to 185 pounds. Despite holding two prior wins over Adesanya in kickboxing, Pereira sees light heavyweight as a viable option and believes he could have gotten an immediate rubber match.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-pereira#israel-adesanya#light-heavyweight
sports2 years ago

Whittaker Continues Hunt for Adesanya Trilogy, Chimaev and Costa in the Mix

Robert Whittaker, the No. 2 middleweight in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, believes he will get his chance to face Israel Adesanya in a trilogy bout. Whittaker has lost to Adesanya in two championship bouts and was hoping to face Alex Pereira for the middleweight title, but Adesanya avenged three previous combat sports losses to Pereira with a thrilling knockout. Whittaker remains determined to get his third shot at Adesanya and is willing to run through people to get it.

via MMA Fighting|
#israel-adesanya#middleweight#robert-whittaker
sports2 years ago

Israel Adesanya dominates Alex Pereira to reclaim UFC title.

Israel Adesanya doesn't think there will be a trilogy bout with Alex Pereira after reclaiming the UFC middleweight title by knocking him out in their rematch at UFC 287. Adesanya thinks their rivalry has reached its end and Pereira has to do the hard yard and earn it. Adesanya also didn't want to look at what may be ahead and will think about enjoying life.

via MMA Junkie|
#alex-pereira#israel-adesanya#middleweight-title
sports2 years ago

Conor McGregor's TUF 31 Plans and Welterweight Title Ambitions.

Conor McGregor reveals that Nate Diaz was originally supposed to be his opposing coach on The Ultimate Fighter 31, but the bout fell through and Michael Chandler was chosen instead. McGregor still plans on having a trilogy bout with Diaz in the future, stating that "we must fight" as they are currently one a piece. McGregor's upcoming bout against Chandler has no official date or weight class yet, but is expected to take place in 2023.

via MMA Mania|
#conor-mcgregor#nate-diaz#sports