MMA News Round Up: In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), there are always new developments and updates to keep up with. Here are some of the latest news stories in the MMA world
Israel Adesanya On Racism
Israel Adesanya, the UFC middleweight champion, has shared his experiences of lifelong racism due to his Nigerian ethnicity in New Zealand. Adesanya, who moved to New Zealand as a teenager, has a successful record as a fighter with 24 wins and 2 losses in the UFC.
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However, despite his accomplishments, he has faced criticism and racism from some people in New Zealand who have questioned his African heritage. Adesanya recently opened up about his struggles with racism in a social media post, where he stated, “PAIN is my friend. I’ve known him my whole life.”
Conor Mcgregor Trolls MGK
Machine Gun Kelly, a well-known American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor, was involved in a clash with the police during a skate session that garnered attention on MMA Twitter.
MGK was being followed by people who he suspected were working for the police, and he asked them why they were following him since he was only walking with his skates in hand and not doing any tricks. The incident was recorded and went viral on social media, with some users admiring MGK for standing up to the police, while others, including former UFC champion Conor McGregor, mocked him. McGregor tweeted, “Watch out guys we got a bada** here,” which gained popularity among MMA fans.
Official Trailer Of Jake Paul Vs Nate Diaz Boxing Match
A new trailer has been released for the highly anticipated boxing match between Nate Diaz and Jake Paul, which is set to take place on August 5. The trailer emphasizes Diaz’s desire to test himself in the boxing ring, rather than focusing solely on his successful MMA career. Watch the Trailer below
Meanwhile, Paul, who suffered his first boxing loss to Tommy Fury earlier this year, has vowed to knock out one of the toughest fighters in MMA history, a feat he claims Conor McGregor couldn’t accomplish. The fight is expected to be one of the most-watched events of the year in combat sports.
Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira Will Be a Title Fight?
The question of whether the Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira fight would be for the light heavyweight title has been answered. Following Jamahal Hill’s decision to vacate the title due to injury, fans speculated about how the UFC would proceed.
Some fans wanted to see the vacant title on the line for the Blachowicz vs. Pereira bout at UFC 291 on July 29. Although the UFC has yet to confirm this, an ad on Facebook from the official UFC account suggests that the fight will indeed be for the title. If it is not, the UFC will need to address the situation in the light.
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