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 UFC 291 Poirier vs Gaethje 2 Details Save the date for UFC 291, featuring a main event showdown between Dustin […]
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
UFC 291 Poirier vs Gaethje 2 Details
Save the date for UFC 291, featuring a main event showdown between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF title. This high-stakes battle will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 29, 2023.
Make sure to tune in for the press conference on July 27th at 5:00 PM MT and the ceremonial weigh-ins on July 28th at 5:00 PM MT with doors opening at 3:30 PM in the same time zone. Don’t miss out on this intense and exciting event!
The excitement among fans for the Poirier vs. Gaethje rematch is palpable, as they eagerly await to witness these two warriors battle it out for the BMF title.
Jorge Masvidal Challenges Ben Askren
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren, former UFC stars, have a strong animosity towards each other. Their past rivalry led to one of MMA’s most memorable fights, where Masvidal knocked out Askren with a perfectly timed knee just 5 seconds into the match. Despite Askren’s wrestling background, he was caught off guard by Masvidal’s swift move across the octagon.
“I’ve kept in great shape during retirement. I have zero desire to fight anyone except that loser Jorge.” Ben Askren Tweeted “This guy still alive ?” Jorge Masvidal Replied.
Tom Aspinall call out Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac winner
UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall revealed that he strategically called out the winner of the UFC Paris fight after his successful comeback win at UFC London. However, he admitted that his approach might need some adjustments. He expressed interest in facing the winner of Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivak, which will headline UFC Paris in September. One potential drawback is that Aspinall has already secured a dominant victory over Spivak in 2021, leaving little doubt about his superiority on that occasion.
Instead, there’s another UFC heavyweight with a similar first name (though spelled slightly differently) that could be a more appealing option for Aspinall’s legacy and title aspirations: Sergei Pavlovich. However, there are reasons why the British heavyweight didn’t pursue that matchup.
UFC 291: Jan Blachowicz vs Alex Pereira
After losing his middleweight title to Adesanya in UFC 287, Alex Pereira is moving up to the UFC light heavyweight division for his next fight. In his debut in this division, he will face former champion Jan Blachowicz.
This highly anticipated bout will showcase Pereira’s transition to light heavyweight after his dominant performance in the middleweight division. Blachowicz’s last fight against Magomed Ankalaev ended in a draw, making both fighters eager for redemption. With Pereira’s renowned kickboxing skills, he is well accustomed to the spotlight. Jan Blachowicz holds a record of 29 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw, while Alex Pereira’s record stands at 7 wins and 2 losses.
