UFC: Islam Makhachev has made light work of late call-up Moicano in the main event of UFC 311, while Merab Dvailishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov.
‘I know what I can do to that man’: Israel Adesanya big Aussie call after time with former UFC arch rival Rob WhittakerIsrael Adesanya has declared his intent to get a rematch with America n Sean Strickland – stressing “I know what I can do to that man” – while also talking through the surprise similarities between himself and longtime arch rival Rob Whittaker.Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports . Main Event on Kayo Sports and Foxtel is the exclusive home of UFC Pay-Per-View.
Adesanya, meanwhile, will himself return to the cage against Dagestani Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia on February 2 -- the first time he hasn’t had a belt on the line in some six years, and following 12 straight championship appearances. The surprise visit came as the popular New Zealander makes final preparations for his bout against Imavov, and following consecutive championship losses against Strickland and then DDP – both of whom he fought in Australian headliners.Makhachev chokes out Moicano with ease! | 04:38
Yet speaking this week, Adesanya said he not only understands much better now about why he lost that fight, but suggests a Strickland rematch will happen – albeit with everything dependant on not only his own headliner in Saudi Arabia, but what happens at UFC 312 in Sydney.“I just didn’t like the way that fight played out.
“I sat down with the team, and Alex was like ‘we need some bodies, how are we going to get them?’. We started looking for them.
United States Of America Straight Championship Appearances North America Oceania Saudi Arabia Exclusive Home Longtime Arch Rival Plessis V Western Asia America Come Fight Night Tried Hitting Final Preparations Getty Images Inc. Kayo Sports American Sean Strickland Eugene Bareman Australia And New Zealand Surprise Similarities Mark Evans Longtime Rival Nick Walshaw New Zealand Northern America Rematch Declaration Consecutive Championship Losses Trades Punches Asia Australian Headliners Middleweight King Lightning Bolt Australia Arch Rival Sydney Video Games
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Back to the drawing board’: Brutal reality as UFC epic between two of Volk’s biggest rivals loomsUFC: Pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev has submitted short notice opponent Renato Moicano in the very first round at UFC 311.
Read more »
Aleksandre Topuria Set for UFC Debut at UFC 312 in SydneyAleksandre Topuria, brother of UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria, is set to make his Octagon debut at UFC 312 in Sydney against Cody Haddon. The event also features several other exciting matchups, including Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil and Jonathan Micallef vs. Kevin Jousset.
Read more »
‘One of the biggest KOs you will ever see’ stuns UFC commentatorsUFC: Cesar Almeida has shocked UFC commentators with this shocking KO of Abdul Razak Alhassan during UFC Fight Night.
Read more »
‘As of now? It’s all go’: UFC faces venue call amid L.A fires as Dana reveals backup planUFC: Cesar Almeida has shocked UFC commentators with this shocking KO of Abdul Razak Alhassan during UFC Fight Night.
Read more »
‘We’ll see’: Star’s jab over Aussie’s prediction for UFC revenge mission five years in the makingUFC: Cesar Almeida has shocked UFC commentators with this shocking KO of Abdul Razak Alhassan during UFC Fight Night.
Read more »
Kabaddi: The ancient Indian sport luring Aussie Rules stars this summerIt's India's fastest-growing sport, but still largely unknown outside of the South Asian subcontinent.
Read more »