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Justin Gaethje lists potential opponents for next fight
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Justin Gaethje, who was in attendance for UFC 236 on Saturday night, is hoping to keep marching toward a UFC lightweight title shot as Dustin Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov look to unify their titles later this year. Speaking to the media backstage, the former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion divulged that he’s got his eyes on two potential opponents in particular: Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor.
Jon Jones responds to post-fight comments from Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Shortly after he defeated Kelvin Gastelum to capture the interim middleweight title at UFC 236, Israel Adesanya was asked about a potential fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Though Adesanya has previously expressed interest in a fight with Jones, he admitted that, fresh off a title-winning war with Gastelum, the light heavyweight champion is not on his radar at the moment.
Max Holloway issues statement on UFC 236 loss to Dustin Poirier
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
In the main event of UFC 236, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway climbed up to the 155-pound lightweight division to battle streaking contender Dustin Poirier for interim gold, bravely putting his 13-fight win-streak on the line in the process. Unfortunately for Holloway and his ever-growing army of followers, this move up to lightweight didn’t go as he planned. While he put forth a commendable effort, winning several rounds with his vintage, volume-based striking attack, he ultimately lost a decision to his bigger, stronger foe.
Dustin Poirier welcomes third fight with Max Holloway
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Dustin Poirier is now 2-0 against Max Holloway. He first beat the Hawaiian by submission in the featherweight division years ago, and defeated him again, this time by decision and in the lightweight division, in the main event of UFC 236 on Saturday night. Despite having a commanding lead in his rivalry with Holloway, Poirier says he is open to fighting the Hawaiian star again.
Dana White shares plan for Max Holloway after UFC 236
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
At UFC 236, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway moved up to the lightweight division to battle Dustin Poirier for interim gold, bravely putting his 13-fight win-streak on the line. Unfortunately for Holloway and his ever-growing fanbase, this hike up to lightweight didn’t go as he planned. Though he put up a valiant fight, winning several rounds with his vintage, volume-based striking, he ultimately lost a decision to his bigger, stronger foe.
Dana White likes Israel Adesanya vs. Jon Jones matchup
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC 236, undefeated Nigerian-born Kiwi Israel Adesanya captured the interim middleweight title with a thrilling decision defeat of Kelvin Gastelum. With this victory, Adesanya can now look forward to a title-unifying showdown with undisputed champion Robert Whittaker — but that’s not the only big fight on the horizon for him. Over the last few days, Israel Adesanya has been trading barbs with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. So much so that there is already some buzz for a potential fight between them.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway, believes fight should have been ruled a draw
Christopher Taylor - April 14, 2019
Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov did not agree with the judges scorecards from tonight’s UFC 236 Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway fight. Poirier and Holloway went to war for twenty five minutes in tonight’s pay-per-view event from Atlanta.
Conor McGregor congratulates Dustin Poirier, says Nate Diaz is next for ‘The Diamond’
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Dustin Poirier received a message from former opponent Conor McGregor shortly following his thrilling UFC 236 victory over Max Holloway. “Mystic Mac” took to Twitter shortly following Poirier’s thrilling five-round decision victory over “Blessed” with the following statement.
Pros react to Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier at UFC 236
Christopher Taylor - April 13, 2019
An interim lightweight title fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier headlined tonight’s UFC 236 event from Atlanta, Georgia. The bout served as a rematch, as Poirier had previously defeated Holloway via first round submission way back in 2012.
UFC 236 Results: Dustin Poirier defeats Max Holloway (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Current UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway will square off with Dustin Poirier for the promotions interim lightweight title in tonight’s UFC 236 main event. Tonight’s headliner will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and Holloway first met in 2012 with “The Diamond” emerging victorious by way of first round submission.
Pros react to Kelvin Gastelum vs Israel Adesanya at UFC 236
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Kelvin Gastelum and Israel Adesanya squared off for the promotions interim middleweight title in the co-headliner if tonight’s UFC 236 main event. Kelvin Gastelum entered tonight’s contest on the heels of back-to-back victories over Michael Bisping and Jacare Souza.
UFC 236 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Kelvin Gastelum (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum squared off for the promotions interim middleweight championship in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 236 event. Kelvin Gastelum is coming off back-to-back victories over Michael Bisping and Jacare Souza in his most recent efforts.