UFC 276 News
Alex Pereira confused by Israel Adesanya’s “big pillow gloves” comment ahead of UFC 276: “Already make him leave on the stretcher with a balloon on him, imagine what’s going to happen with four-ounce”
Susan Cox - June 30, 2022
Alex Pereira says he is confused by Israel Adesanya’s ‘big pillow gloves’ comment ahead of UFC 276. Adesanya spoke about a potential rematch with Pereira ahead of UFC 276. Pereira defeated ‘The Last Stylebender’ twice in kickboxing but Adesanya stated that the MMA doesn’t have ‘big pillow gloves’ like kickboxing and the middleweight champion can’t wait to drive a four-ounce glove ‘through (Pereira’s) face’ when they finally meet again.
Israel Adesanya says Sean Strickland must “fight with his ego” if he wants to beat Alex Pereira at UFC 276: “If I'm being honest, he might get f**ked up”
Susan Cox - June 30, 2022
Israel Adesanya says Sean Strickland must ‘fight with his ego’ if he wants to beat Alex Pereira at UFC 276. It will be Sean Strickland (25-3 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (5-1 MMA) in a middleweight bout on Saturday, July 2nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Max Holloway hits back at Alexander Volkanovski trilogy winner being featherweight GOAT: "Do we forget the man Jose Aldo?"
Josh Evanoff - June 29, 2022
UFC featherweight Max Holloway doesn’t believe himself or Alexander Volkanovski is the greatest featherweight ever. ‘Blessed’ is set to collide with ‘The Great’ this Saturday at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. It’ll be the third time they’ve clashed, as they had two prior fights in 2019 and 2020. Both bouts were won by Volkanovski by decision, in razor-thin contests considered some of the best of the year.
Brendan Schaub opines Jared Cannonier is the perfect fight for Israel Adesanya: "He can light him up like a Christmas tree"
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2022
Brendan Schaub believes that Jared Cannonier is outmatched against Israel Adesanya at UFC 276. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to make another defense of his middleweight strap this weekend in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old is back for the first time since his decision victory over Robert Whittaker in February at UFC 271.
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he’s picking Alex Volkanovksi to defeat Max Holloway for a third time at UFC 276
Susan Cox - June 27, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained why he’s picking Alex Volkanovski to defeat Max Holloway in their trilogy fight. It will be Alex Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) vs Max Holloway (23-6 MMA) at UFC 276 on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Donald Cerrone steps in to replace Bobby Green against Jim Miller at UFC 276
Susan Cox - June 23, 2022
Donald Cerrone, 39, has stepped in to replace Bobby Green against Jim Miller at UFC 276. UFC 276 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 2nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Israel Adesanya sends a warning to Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 276: "These ain't big pillow gloves, these are four ounce deadly weapons that I can't wait to drive through your face"
Susan Cox - June 21, 2022
Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, has sent a warning to Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 276. It will be Adesanya (22-1 MMA) vs Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA) on July 2nd at UFC 276 in the middleweight main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Israel Adesanya plans a "spectacular" performance against Jared Cannonier, vows it will be like Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2022
Israel Adesanya is expecting to put on a clinic in the main event of UFC 276 on July 2. Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight title against Jared Cannonier in what should be a tough test for the champ. However, throughout fight camp, he has vowed he will earn a stoppage win and now has taken it a step further.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3 set for UFC 276
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway will finally be having their trilogy match. According to MMAJunkie, which was first mentioned by Ariel Helwani, Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3 has been agreed to for UFC 276 on July 2 in Las Vegas. The fight is expected to serve as the co-main event as Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier is slated as the event headliner.
Sean O'Malley set to return at UFC 276 in July against Pedro Munhoz
Josh Evanoff - May 3, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley has his next assignment. ‘Suga’ is set to face Pedro Munhoz this summer at UFC 276. The fight was broken by Brett Okamoto and ESPN MMA earlier today. The bout announcement comes just hours after the matchup was leaked as a part of the UFC’s internal schedule. The bout joins a card without the main event, but not lacking in star power.
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