UFC 253 News
UFC 253: ‘Costa vs Adesanya’ Fight Card and Rumors
Natasha Hooper - August 28, 2020
We’ve got you covered for the current fight card for UFC 253, as well as the bouts that are rumored for the card. UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 26 from the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
Report | UFC 253 to go down on Fight Island
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2020
UFC 253 is one of the biggest events on the combat sports calendar, but the location of the event has been a mystery until now. According a report from Brazilian combat sports publication AgFight, the card will go down on the UFC’s Fight Island—Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The UFC has promoted four events on Fight Island thus far, all in July, and it certainly makes sense that UFC 253 will be the fifth. The card features many international fighters who likely have a far easier time getting to Abu Dhabi than they would to Las Vegas.
Dominick Reyes on short-notice title shot with Jan Blachowicz: “It’s a championship fight, and you’re gonna give me six weeks notice?"
Chris Taylor - August 22, 2020
Dominick Reyes is thrilled to be getting another crack at UFC light heavyweight gold but admits the circumstances for the fight are not exactly ideal. In the co-main event of UFC 253, ‘The Dominator’ will square off with Jan Blachowicz for the promotions recently vacated light heavyweight title.
Israel Adesanya on upcoming Paulo Costa fight: “It’s a beautifully set up story. You couldn’t write this”
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2020
UFC star Israel Adesanya has spoken about the story behind his upcoming UFC 253 main event against contender Paulo Costa. Adesanya is set to defend his Middleweight Championship against the Brazilian next month, with both men putting their undefeated record on the line in the name of determining who is the very best at 185 pounds.
Paulo Costa reveals he is 220lbs just six weeks out of UFC 253 title fight with Israel Adesanya
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2020
Paulo Costa has really beefed up ahead of his upcoming UFC middleweight title fight with reigning division champion Israel Adesanya. During last night’s UFC 252 broadcast the promotion announced that the highly anticipated middleweight title fight between Costa and Adesanya will headline UFC 253 on September 26.
Paulo Costa reacts after securing title shot against Israel Adesanya at UFC 253
Chris Taylor - July 18, 2020
Paulo Costa will get his first opportunity to fight for UFC gold when he squares off with middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 253. Following an initial report from Combate, BJPENN.com confirmed with sources that Costa will in fact square off with Adesanya at the September 19 pay-per-view event.
Confirmed | Paulo Costa vs. Israel Adesanya middleweight title bout set for UFC 253
Chris Taylor - July 18, 2020
It appears fight fans will finally get to see undefeated middleweights Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya throw down inside of the Octagon. Initially, it looked like the highly anticipated title fight might occur in late 2019. Unfortunately, that plan was derailed by a Costa bicep injury, and Adesanya ultimately accepted a title defense against Yoel Romero in March instead.
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