UFC News
Al Iaquinta wants to prove he's a better fighter and better real estate agent than Dan Hooker
Adam Martin - October 3, 2019
UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta says part of the motivation for fighting Dan Hooker in the co-main event of UFC 243 is to prove who the better real estate agent is. Iaquinta — who does real estate on the side in Long Island — was interviewed by MMAjunkie before this Saturday’s UFC 243 card and said he recently heard that Hooker also does real estate in Oceania. “Raging Al” said that he wants to beat Hooker to prove who the better real estate agent is, not to mention the better fighter.
Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya get the Marvel Comics treatment ahead of UFC 243
Mike Pendleton - October 3, 2019
As UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya prepare to unify their titles in the main event of UFC 243, the anticipation is high. There have been many who believe this fight will break UFC records for highest attendance, and it is widely considered the biggest fight in Oceanic history given the pair’s ties to Australia and New Zealand. While both Whittaker and Adesanya are confident heading into this matchup, the UFC has set this fight up to be a spectacle for those in Australia as they have Marvel Stadium playing host to UFC 243.
Firas Zahabi: Tyron Woodley has added 'a new dimension to his game'
Tom Taylor - October 3, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has been putting work at Tristar in Montreal, Quebec. According to the gym’s head coach, Firas Zahabi, Woodley has been making strides. Speaking to MMA Junkie., Zahabi discussed his recent work with Woodley. Apparently, the former champ has been kicking convention and added some new weapons to his arsenal.
UFC 243 | Pro fighters make their picks for Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya title fight
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2019
In the main event of UFC 243, Robert Whittaker is looking to defend his middleweight title against the interim champion, Israel Adesanya. Heading into this fight, the champion is a -110 underdog while “The Last Stylebender” is a -120 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. As the odds suggest, the pros truly believe it is a pick’em fight, but the majority believe Robert Whittaker gets it done.
Khabib Nurmagomedov willing to rematch Conor McGregor in Moscow
Tom Taylor - October 3, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov has previously been opposed to the idea of a rematch with Conor McGregor, who he defeated by submission in late 2018. Apparently, however, the lightweight champion has changed his tune. That’s according to his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. According to the elder Nurmagomedov, Khabib is willing to rematch McGregor — if McGregor is willing to undertake the challenge on Russian soil, in Moscow.
Dana White interested in booking Israel Adesanya vs. Jon Jones
Adam Martin - October 3, 2019
UFC president Dana White says he is open to booking a superfight between UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. White was interviewed by Sky Sport News ahead of UFC 243 and was asked about a potential bout between “The Last Stylebender” and “Bones,” who have been jawing back and forth at each other on social media the last couple of days.
VIDEO | Michael Bisping pops out prosthetic eye during podcast
Tom Taylor - October 3, 2019
Michael Bisping had an incredible MMA career, culminating with a UFC middleweight title win, but he paid a hefty price for his success. At the height of his career, he sustained a nasty eye injury, and now wears a prosthetic eye as a result. Bisping flaunted his false eye during a recent episode of his Believe You Me podcast, and it’s not for the faint of heart.
How to watch UFC 243
Natasha Hooper - October 3, 2019
This weekend Israel Adesanya goes head to head against Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC 243. Want to know how to watch this UFC event? Find out below The event takes place at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. It starts on Saturday 5th October for the United States and Sunday the 6th of October for Australia. Find the official start times for the US, Australia and the UK below:
Oscar De La Hoya planning return to MMA, bashes Dana White
Natasha Hooper - October 3, 2019
Oscar De La Hoya recently sat down with the Barstool Radio team to discuss his big plans for a return to the MMA business, and his ongoing beef with UFC President Dana White. The former world champion boxer De La Hoya launched Golden Boy Promotions in 2002, and after many years of promoting boxing, expanded into the MMA industry in 2018. Golden Boy’s first and only MMA card thus far was headlined by a trilogy fight between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, which the latter won by knockout.
Coach claims win at UFC 243 will make Israel Adesanya the promotions 'biggest active star'
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2019
Israel Adesanya is set to fight for the middleweight title at UFC 243 against Robert Whittaker. It is being billed as the biggest fight in the history of the Oceanic region. It is also a fight that could catapult ‘The Last Stylebender’ to superstardom. He is already a big name in the UFC, but his coach, Eugene Bareman believes a win at UFC 243 makes Israel Adesanya the biggest active star in the UFC.
Conor McGregor asks date of interim BMF title fight, Dustin Poirier responds
Christopher Taylor - October 2, 2019
It appears that former ’champ champ’ Conor McGregor is interested in fighting the winner of November’s BMF Title fight. UFC 244, which takes place November 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York, is headlined by a welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. The winner of that highly anticipated contest will take home the promotions new BMF Title.
Cub Swanson says he's been kicked out of jiu-jitsu schools ahead of Kron Gracie fight
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2019
Cub Swanson has had a hard time training jiu-jitsu ahead of his fight against Kron Gracie. His foe comes from the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family, so schools do not want to train Cub Swanson, which frustrates the featherweight contender.