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UFC 287 in Miami was another eventful occasion with plenty of headlines. In the main event, Israel Adesanya got redemption as he became a two-time middleweight champion following a second-round knockout win over Alex Pereira. In the co-main event, meanwhile, Gilbert Burns inflicted another defeat on Jorge Masvidal as the latter would eventually bow out […]

Israel Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title from his longtime rival Alex Pereira with an incredible knockout at UFC 287 in Miami, FL — and Jake Paul was loving it. Paul posted a video of he and a few friends reacting to the spectacular knockout on Saturday night. “So happy for Israel Adesanya,” Paul wrote on […]

Israel Adesanya already has his sights set on his next opponent. Adesanya became a two-time middleweight champion after a vicious second-round knockout win over Alex Pereira in the UFC 287 headliner Saturday night. It put the official score at 3-1 to Pereira while in MMA alone, it’s all tied up at 1-1 with many observers […]

Oh, revenge always feels so, so sweet. After getting TKO’d by Alex Pereira in UFC 281 of November last year, Israel Adesanya was eager to defend his glory. Pereira has always had Adesanya’s number, whether it was in kickboxing or MMA. On Saturday night, Stylebender got his revenge, cleanly knocking out Pereira with a flurry […]

Israel Adesanya had one of the coldest knockout celebrations in history after he left Alex Pereira lifeless on the mat to close out UFC 287. After getting the KO, Izzy made sure to take out his invisible bow and arrow to make sure his opponent was down and out. Three arrows, one for each defeat […]

Israel Adesanya channeled his inner Michael Jordan in a number of ways at UFC 287 on Saturday night. For starters, he came up super clutch in what was potentially his last shot at not only regaining the middleweight title, but also earning redemption after his emphatic knockout of Alex Pereira gave him his first win […]

Just days after being arraigned and charged with 34 felonies in New York City, Donald Trump was in the house to watch Jorge Masvidal’s final fight at UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday. Masvidal gave Trump a shoutout in his retirement speech, as the former US president sat just metres away cageside, according to TMZ […]

The headline fight for UFC 287 did not disappoint. On the line for Israel Adesanya was a shot at both regaining the Middleweight belt and exorcising his demons in the form of Alex Pereira. He didn’t disappoint. With his back towards the fence, Izzy caught Pereira with a vicious right hook and then went in […]

Jorge Masvidal is done. He tried hard to see if he still has that power left which made him one of MMA’s top stars. However, following his loss to Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 287 on Saturday, he knows it’s time to hang it up and call it a career. The 38-year-old […]

Israel Adesanya knocked down Alex Pereira in the second round of their UFC 287 title fight, but he didn’t stop throwing punches even after his epic victory. In a rather brutal message to his doubters and critics, Adesanya made sure to emphasize that he is the UFC Middleweight champion once again and that he just […]

Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira in their UFC 287 showdown, and even better, he made sure to add insult to the injury. Adesanya didn’t waste his time taking down Pereira, needing only two rounds and just a little over nine minutes to end the defending champ to reclaim the UFC Middleweight crown. It initially […]

Los Angeles Rams icon Aaron Donald and Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel were seen exchanging pleasantries during UFC 287. Aaron Donald and Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel at #UFC287 🤝 pic.twitter.com/cGbJ153aki — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 9, 2023 It’s a harmless show of respect from one NFL figure to another. But given that it’s […]

When Endeavor announced that they had acquired 51 percent of WWE and would effectively operate the company as a joint venture with UFC, it led many fans, some earnest, some in jest, to wonder if a crossover between the two brands could be in store moving forward. Could, for example, Connor McGregor finally make his […]

The time has come and UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 is finally here as the UFC will make it’s first return to Miami, Florida in 20 years. A true city with a fighting spirit, the fans will be treated to a spectacle in the 305 as some of the promotion’s biggest names will square […]

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 is officially set as 26 fighters took to the scales Friday morning to weigh in for their respective bouts. There’s a buzz in the air as UFC makes its return to Miami for the first time since 2003. With the 305 being a hotbed for MMA camps and training, […]

Since arriving to the UFC in 2008, Jon Jones has been one of the sport’s most polarizing figures. With a career record of 27-1-0, he has proven to be one of the most polarizing figures to enter the octagon. On March fourth at UFC 285, Jon Jones made his long-awaited return to the UFC. After […]

Fans have asked, and so Dana White listened. Now, the top fighting promotion in the world is heading back to Canada with UFC 289. White made the revelation on social media, sharing how several supporters kept asking them to return to Canada. According to the UFC boss, the long wait is going to be over […]

Dana White is a sales man first and foremost. And boy is he pitching fans on the electric atmosphere they can expect Miami to bring at UFC 287 Saturday night. The UFC president was utterly infatuated with the city’s famed vibe and energy ahead of a co-main event welterweight bout between Gilbert Burns and hometown […]

The WWE, already $9 billion enterprise, might be getting a rocket strapped to it following them being being acquired by Endeavor and subsequently merging with UFC. That is what Dana White predicts, at least. The controversial UFC president was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show Friday and drew parallels between this monumental move by […]

The UFC is heading to Miami, Florida for a stacked PPV event UFC 287. On tap for this PPV event, we have a barn burner for a main event between two of the best middleweight contenders in the UFC with champion Alex Pereira looking to defend his title for the first time against his arch-nemeses […]

The time has come and we’re set for the UFC 287 Co-Main Event. As the UFC returns to Miami for the first time in 20 years, fans will be treated to a spectacle in the co-main as one of their own takes the stage in this ranked Welterweight bout. Brazil’s 5th-ranked Gilbert “Durinho” Burns will take […]

The UFC 287 Main Card will continue as we’re back with another prediction and pick for this upcoming bout in the UFC’s deepest division. Ranked Bantamweights will square off as No. 6 ranked Rob Font takes on the surging No. 12 Adrian Yanez. This has all the makings of a Fight of the Night! Check out […]

We continue our prediction and pick series from the UFC 287 Main Card in Miami, Florida. This next fight is an exciting tilt between two fan-favorites in the Welterweight (170 lb) Division. Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland will square off against Argentina’s Santiago Ponzinibbio. Check out our UFC odds series for our Holland-Ponzinibbio prediction and pick. Kevin Holland is […]

The UFC is heading to Miami, Florida for a stacked PPV event UFC 287. On tap for this PPV event, we have a barn burner for a main event between two of the best middleweight contenders in the UFC with champion Alex Pereira looking to defend his title for the first time against his arch-nemeses […]

The UFC is heading to Miami, Florida for a stacked PPV event UFC 287. On tap for this PPV event, we have a barn burner for a main event between two of the best middleweight contenders in the UFC with champion Alex Pereira looking to defend his title for the first time against his arch-nemeses […]

The UFC 287 Prelims will begin as we draw closer to the Main Card of Saturday’s action. The Prelims will open up with a huge fight in the Heavyweight Division. Karl Williams will take a three-week turnaround and fight heavyweight mainstay Chase Sherman. Don’t miss this fight as the Prelims follow! Check out our UFC odds series for our […]

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 will continue to roll from sunny Miami as we make a prediction and pick for this next Early Prelims fight in the Women’s Strawweight (115 lb) Division. No. 15 Cynthia Calvillo will take on Mexico’s Loopy Godinez. This fight has serious implications for the Strawweight rankings! Check out our UFC odds […]

We’re continuing our coverage of UFC 287 in Miami with another prediction and pick for this exciting Featherweight (145 lb) bout. China’s Shayilan Nuerdanbieke will square off against Steve “Mean Machine” Garcia. The odds are close in this one and fans are expecting a banger of a fight! Check out our UFC odds series for our Nuerdanbieke-Garcia prediction and […]

The UFC is heading to Miami, Florida for a stacked PPV event UFC 287. On tap for this PPV event, we have a barn burner for a main event between two of the best middleweight contenders in the UFC with champion Alex Pereira looking to defend his title for the first time against his arch-nemeses […]

We continue our coverage of UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 with a Preliminary fight between two ranked fighters in the Women’s Strawweight (115 lb) Division. Fan-favorite and UFC veteran No. 10 Michelle Waterson-Gomez will put her skills to the test against a hungry Brazilian challenger in No. 15 Luana Pinheiro. This one is sure to […]

The action will continue on the UFC 287 Early Prelims as we’re back again with another prediction and pick for this next fight in a Catchweight (160 lb) bout. Chile’s Ignacio Bahamondes will look to continue his success as he faces Trey Ogden. Check out our UFC odds series for our Bahamondes-Ogden prediction and pick. Ignacio Bahamondes is […]

The time has finally come and UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 will be underway from Miami, FL as we bring you picks and predictions for the entire fight card. The first bout will be held in the Women’s Strawweight (115 lb) Division. Brazilian newcomer Jaqueline Amorim will make her UFC debut against Sam Hughes. Check out […]

Jorge Masvidal is putting the finishing touches on the preparations for his upcoming fight at UFC 287 against Gilbert Burns. Masvidal’s fight is obviously highly anticipated, as he’s one of the biggest stars in the UFC currently. But it looks like he took a break from his work to pay Donald Trump a visit at […]

UFC 287 is just a day away, and one of the main fights everyone is ready for will pit Jorge Masvidal against Gilbert Burns. Excitement is certainly high for this fight, as Masvidal and Burns are putting together their final preparations for the big event. But for Masvidal, it looks like he may already have […]

Don’t expect major crossover events between the UFC and WWE. With the news of the UFC-WWE merger earlier this week, the combat sports world has been dreaming up crossover scenarios between the two worlds. The UFC stars are also getting in on it as featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker recently cosplayed […]

International Fight Week is starting to take shape with the UFC 290 pay-per-view event. According to MMA insider Ariel Helwani, a featherweight title unification fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez is set to be added to the card taking place July 8 in Las Vegas. Helwani notes that nothing has been signed as of […]

UFC 287 fight week just got a whole lot more interesting. A video recently circulated on social media that claims to show welterweights Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal having to be separated after a scuffle at the fighter hotel in Miami. 🚨🚨🚨 This video has just been released that claims Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal […]

We may have gotten a small preview of what’s to come following the UFC-WWE merger. On Monday, it was officially confirmed that the UFC and WWE were merging under Endeavor to form a new, publicly listed company. With that news came a lot over crossover memes on social media and while both companies are expected […]

Whatever little interest Jorge Masvidal had in fighting Jake Paul is now gone. “Gamebred” was among the many MMA names Paul had called out to face in a boxing match. It never came to fruition — given that Masvidal is still contracted to the UFC — and the YouTuber-turned-boxer went on to fight and defeat […]