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Israel Adesanya promises KO in UFC 281 clash with Alex Pereira: ‘He’s going to get knocked out or I am’

Israel AdesanyaAhead of his highly-anticipated middleweight title fight against distinct rival, Alex Pereira at UFC 281 in November, division kingpin, Israel Adesanya, insists either him or the Brazilian will fall to a knockout defeat at Madison Square Garden. Rekindling their definite rivalry, Adesanya must go through Brazilian challenger, Pereira to land the sixth successful defense of […]

Israel Adesanya

Ahead of his highly-anticipated middleweight title fight against distinct rival, Alex Pereira at UFC 281 in November, division kingpin, Israel Adesanya, insists either him or the Brazilian will fall to a knockout defeat at Madison Square Garden.

Rekindling their definite rivalry, Adesanya must go through Brazilian challenger, Pereira to land the sixth successful defense of his undisputed middleweight championship.

Twice sharing the squared circle under the GLORY Kickboxing banner, Israel Adesanya suffered a unanimous decision loss to Pereira, before the Sao Paulo native handed Adesanya his first and only ever combat sports knockout loss in a subsequent 2017 rematch on home soil. 

The middleweight striking duo shared the pay-per-view portion of UFC 276 just last month to boot, with Pereira earning his shot at gold with a brutal first round knockout win over Sean Strickland, while Adesanya headlined the card with a lacklustre unanimous decision win over Jared Cannonier.

Israel Adesanya appears confident his UFC 281 headliner ends with a knockout

Speaking of his excitement to face an opponent who will put him on the back foot and utilize his offensive weaponry, Adesanya appears confident of a knockout at UFC 281 – whether that features himself or Pereira on the receiving end of, however.

“They’re part of history – part of his (Alex Pereira) story,” Israel Adesnaya told ESPN SportsCenter of his prior matches with Pereira. “The judges gave him the nod in the first and the second, he took me out in the third round. Now, it’s time for my story.”

“I’m looking forward to having someone who is going to attack me – who is going to try and finish me,” Israel Adesanya explained. “He’s going to get knocked out or I am, you have to watch to find out.” 

During his promotional-perfect stint at middleweight, Adesanya has racked up five successful title defenses against the aforenoted, Cannonier, Robert Whittaker, Marvin Vettori, Paulo Costa, and Yoel Romero.

Jon Jones insists he’s still in “bulking phase” ahead of UFC return, targets future Francis Ngannou fight

Jon JonesFormer two-time undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has claimed that he still remains in the “bulking phase” of his heavyweight training regime, amid links with an impending hiatus snapping return to the Octagon. As well as hinting at a future tangle against division champion, Francis Ngannou. Jones, who has yet to feature under […]

Jon Jones

Former two-time undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has claimed that he still remains in the “bulking phase” of his heavyweight training regime, amid links with an impending hiatus snapping return to the Octagon. As well as hinting at a future tangle against division champion, Francis Ngannou.

Jones, who has yet to feature under the UFC banner since UFC 247 back in February 2020, has been sidelined from the sport for over two years as he carefully plans out a long-awaited move to the heavyweight ranks, as well as dealing with other indiscretions with law enforcement.

Jon Jones last competed in Texas against title chaser, Dominick Reyes

The former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion has been linked with a return to the Octagon this year in tandem with a heavyweight division embarking, however, Jones maintains he is still within the “bulking” stage of his training programe as UFC president, Dana White, links him to an interim title fight against Stipe Miocic.

“The biggest complaint I hear from fight fans these days are, “dude is taking too long, he’s never going to fight,” sounds like people are becoming impatient, it’s a great problem to have,” Jon Jones tweeted.

“Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure in one of Dana’s (White) last interviews he stated, “Jon’s ready to go, just waiting to see what happens between Stipe (Miocic) and Francis (Ngannou)” Right now I’m focusing on controlling what I can, that’s packing on the pounds (shrugged shoulders emoji),” Jon Jones tweeted. 

As far as an impending Octagon comeback is concerned, however, Jones remained coy on a certain date for his hiatus snapping return, however, claimed that talks had been held for a November date. 

The promotion are scheduled to host a UFC 281 pay-per-view event on November 12. at Madison Square Garden, however, a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is slated to take headlining honors.

“I’ve been hearing whispers about November but honestly I have no clue,” Jon Jones tweeted. “Been hearing that Francis could possibly be back on the table though.” 

“I personally don’t feel slow, I’m aware that I’m not in camp and I am in a bulking phase,” Jon Jones tweeted. “But I like people judging that version of me, it could only work to my advantage.”

Israel Adesanya Vs. Alex Pereira Set For UFC 281 On Nov. 12

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will look for revenge against former Glory Kickboxing foe Alex Pereira at UFC 281 on Nov. 12. Adesanya announced the news during an appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Friday night. Adesanya most recentl…

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will look for revenge against former Glory Kickboxing foe Alex Pereira at UFC 281 on Nov. 12. Adesanya announced the news during an appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Friday night. Adesanya most recently defended his title at UFC 276, defeating Jared Cannonier via a unanimous decision. He outlasted former champion…

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Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira Headlines UFC 281 On November 12. At Madison Square Garden

Israel AdesanyaAn undisputed UFC middleweight championship fight between division best, Israel Adesanya, and the #5 ranked division contender, Alex Pereira is set to take main event honors at UFC 281 on November 12. From Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Sharing a distinct rivalry throughout their respective combat sports careers, Israel Adesanya twice […]

Israel Adesanya

An undisputed UFC middleweight championship fight between division best, Israel Adesanya, and the #5 ranked division contender, Alex Pereira is set to take main event honors at UFC 281 on November 12. From Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

Sharing a distinct rivalry throughout their respective combat sports careers, Israel Adesanya twice shared the GLORY Kickboxing squared circle with Pereira – suffering both a controversial unanimous decision loss to the Brazilian, to go with a thunderous 2017, one punch knockout defeat. 

Israel Adesanya headlines for the third time this annum

Also sharing the UFC 276 pay-per-view card during International Fight Week last month, Adesanya headlined the event with a lacklustre unanimous decision win over Jared Cannonier.

As for Sao Paulo native, Pereira, the former two-weight GLORY Kickboxing champion managed to latch onto his third Octagon win with a blistering first round knockout win over the surging, Sean Strickland. The UFC confirmed the headlining clash between Adesanya and Pereira on their official Twitter account this Friday night. 

“As announced on @SportsCenter, we have a MASSIVE main event set for MSG (Madison Square Garden) (apple emoji). @Stylebender (Israel Adesanya) vs. Alex Pereira is confirmed for #UFC281!”

Securing his fifth successul defense of the undisputed middleweight title last month, Adesanya added Cannonier to a string of successful title knockbacks against two-time opponents, Robert Whittaker, and Marvin Vettori – in between a dominant second round knockout win over Pereira’s compatriot, Paulo Costa.

Landing in the UFC back in November at Madison Square Garden, Pereira managed to stop Greece natvie, Andreas Michailidis with a highlight-reel second round flying knee knockout, before defeating Bruno Silva in an all-Brazilian showcase earlier this year.

Billed to compete against Strickland in an expected title-eliminator at the beginning of July, Pereira made short work of the North Carolina native – springing with a brutal left hook knockout in the opening round.

Report – Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler In The Works For UFC 281 On November 12.

Dustin PoirierA high-stakes, potential lightweight title-eliminator between former interim division champion, Dustin Poirier, and one-time title challenger, Michael Chandler, is currently targeted to land at UFC 281 on November 12. from Madison Square Garden in New York. As per an initial report from Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, the organization are currently working on finalizing […]

Dustin Poirier

A high-stakes, potential lightweight title-eliminator between former interim division champion, Dustin Poirier, and one-time title challenger, Michael Chandler, is currently targeted to land at UFC 281 on November 12. from Madison Square Garden in New York.

As per an initial report from Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, the organization are currently working on finalizing a battle of Florida between American Top Team mainstay, Dustin Poirier, and Kill Cliff FC staple, Michael Chandler – as the two find themselves continually linked with a showdown. 

Leading fans to speculate on his impending Octagon comeback, Lafayette puncher, Poirier teased some motion on his bid to secure a return to active competition this Wednesday evening, tweeting, “Fight news coming soon!”

Linked with a potential Octagon affair since Chandler’s move to the UFC back in late 2020, Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion was separated from the Missouri veteran on fighter row at UFC 276 at the beginning of last month, with UFC officials and security corralling the lightweight duo.

Dustin Poirier has been sidelined since December of last year

Pursuing an Octagon comeback since the turn of the year, Poirier most recently headlined UFC 269 back in December against common-foe, former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira – suffering a third round standing rear-naked choke defeat.

As for Chandler, the former three-time Bellator lightweight kingpin, featured on the main card of UFC 274 back in May, stopping former interim champion, Tony Ferguson with a brutal second round, highlight-reel front kick knockout.

In his most recent professional victory, Dustin Poirier headlined UFC 264 back in July of last year against former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor landing a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO win after the Dubliner fractured his left tibia. 

At the time of publication, an official headliner for the promotion’s expected return to Madison Square Garden in November has yet to be determined by the organisation.

Exclusive – Shane Burgos Welcomes ‘Banger’ With Arnold Allen, Eyes MSG Return At UFC 281

Shane BurgosOff the back of another barn-burning outing earlier this month at UFC Long Island, Shane Burgos has weighed up his future with the promotion as he enters free agency, however, has welcomed the opportunity to fight in New York once more before the close of the year at UFC 281 in November.  Burgos, who improved […]

Shane Burgos

Off the back of another barn-burning outing earlier this month at UFC Long Island, Shane Burgos has weighed up his future with the promotion as he enters free agency, however, has welcomed the opportunity to fight in New York once more before the close of the year at UFC 281 in November. 

Burgos, who improved to 7-0 in the promotion whilst fighting in his home state earlier this month, managed to find himself on the winning side of a close, majority decision win against fellow division standout, Charles Jourdain. 

In the midst of a two-fight winning run, Burgos previously featured at Madison Square Garden back in October of last year at UFC 268, the Bronx native defeated Billy Quarantillo with an impressive unanimous decision win.

Dana White welcomed the opportunity to ink a new contract with Shane Burgos

Entering free agency off the back of his contractual obligations completions against Jourdain at UFC on ABC 3, Burgos, who remains open to the possibility of re-upping with the organization – amid welcomes from UFC president, Dana White, noting his willingness to fight at MSG in November once more.

“Before the end of the year, I would love to be back – before the end of the year,” Shane Burgos told LowKick MMA reporter, Michael Owens. “I don’t know the exact date – November 12., they (the UFC) have that MSG (Madison Square Garden) show (UFC 281) – but I’m not opposed to fighting outside the state (of New York) at all.”

“I’ve done it seven times, I’m 7-0 in New York which is awesome, I love to be able to say that,” Shane Burgos continued. “My favorite part about fighting in Long Island, was fighting at 2:30 p.m. – that was f*cking awesome. … If you’re gonna put me in New York, give me the early time slots.” 

Weighing up his next opponent following prior callouts of both Dan Ige and veteran division contender, Chan Sung Jung, Burgos labelled a potential fight the streaking, Arnold Allen in the UK a “banger”.

“That would be a banger, that would be a banger,” Shane Burgos said. “… That would be f*cking wild – in a football stadium, too. That would get my blood pumping.” 

15-3 as a professional, during his Octagon tenure which began back in December 2016, Burgos has landed other promotional wins against Tiago Trator, Charles Rosa, Godofredo Pepey, Kurt Holobaugh, Cub Swanson, and Makwan Amirkhani.