MMA Twitter Reacts To Buckley/Curtis UFC 282 Booking

An important bout in the middleweight division has been made between Joaquin Buckley and Chris Curtis, and fans are excited. Both Buckley and Curtis are coming off of loses, with the former dropping a decision to Nassourdine Imavov in his third fight o…

An important bout in the middleweight division has been made between Joaquin Buckley and Chris Curtis, and fans are excited. Both Buckley and Curtis are coming off of loses, with the former dropping a decision to Nassourdine Imavov in his third fight of 2022, and the latter having his 8-fight winning streak snapped by a…

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Video – Glover Teixeira, Alex Pereira share tense, heavy sparring session, separated after buzzer sounds

Alex PereiraFootage has emerged featuring Brazilian duo and teammates, former UFC light heavyweight champion, Glover Teixeira, and incoming middleweight title challenger, Alex Pereira, sparring in tense and heavy fashion – trading blows even after the buzzer before being separated and embracing. Teixeira, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion under the UFC banner, headlined UFC 275 back […]

Alex Pereira

Footage has emerged featuring Brazilian duo and teammates, former UFC light heavyweight champion, Glover Teixeira, and incoming middleweight title challenger, Alex Pereira, sparring in tense and heavy fashion – trading blows even after the buzzer before being separated and embracing.

Teixeira, a former undisputed light heavyweight champion under the UFC banner, headlined UFC 275 back in June against Czech Republic finisher, Jiri Prochazka, suffering a hail mary fifth round rear-naked choke loss in Singapore, dropping his undisputed belt. 

Alex Pereira is set to compete for UFC gold in November at Madison Square Garden

As for Alex Pereira, the Sao Paulo striker is currently scheduled to headline UFC 281 in November at Madison Square Garden, clashing with past kickboxing rival and undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya in the duo’s third combat sports matchup.

Expected to share the Octagon with the aforenoted, Prochazka again in an immediate title rematch, Teixeira has yet to officially land a date for a title re-run, however, has been linked to both an end-of-year clash at UFC 282, or a Brazil homecoming next January at UFC 283.

Preparing for his premier title showdown under the UFC banner later this year, footage has emerged detailing a rather tense matchup between Pereira, and Teixeira in Connecticut – with the duo trading blow for blow in the pocket on the mats, even landing strikes after the buzzer as a teammate lept between the two

Featuring on the main card of UFC 276 back in July during International Fight Week, Alex Pereira, a former two-division GLORY Kickboxing champion, landed his third Octagon victory with a staggering first round, knockout win against Sean Strickland, snapping the latter’s seven-fight undefeated run – earning his fight with Adesanya. 

The Brazilian holds other UFC wins over compatriot, Bruno Silva, as well as a stunning debut flying knee knockout win over Andreas Michailidis in November of last year, at the same venue of his upcoming title showdown.

Report – Darren Till vs. Dricus du Plessis in the works for UFC 282 on December 10.

Darren TillA middleweight division matchup between one-time welterweight title challenger, and #9 ranked contender, Darren Till, and the streaking #13 rated challenger, Dricus du Plessis, is currently targeted to take place at UFC 282 on December 10. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As per an initial report this Tuesday night from ESPN MMA […]

Darren Till

A middleweight division matchup between one-time welterweight title challenger, and #9 ranked contender, Darren Till, and the streaking #13 rated challenger, Dricus du Plessis, is currently targeted to take place at UFC 282 on December 10. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As per an initial report this Tuesday night from ESPN MMA reporter, Brett Okamoto, verbal agreements between Till and South African finisher, du Plessis are in place for the middleweight pair to share the Octagon at UFC 282. 

Darren Till (@darrentill2) said he’d return before the end of the year, before a monster “comeback” in 2023,” Okamoto tweeted. “The return is in the works. Till vs. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) is verbally agreed for UFC 282 on Dec. 10.” 

In the midst of a two-fight losing skid, Liverpool native, Darren Till last featured in the main event of UFC Vegas 36 back in September of last year against Derek Brunson, suffering a thrid round rear-naked choke loss.

Darren Till is without a victory since November 2019

Till was scheduled to co-headline UFC London back in July, however, was ruled from a rescheduled bout against Jack Hermansson due to an undisclosed injury.

Prior to his loss against Brunson, Till dropped a unanimous judging loss against recent UFC Paris winner and former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. Till’s most recent professional win came in the form of a split decision triumph over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244 in November 2019.

17-2 as a professional, du Plessis, a former KSW middleweight champion, who holds a win over recent ONE Championship recruit, Roberto Soldic – has so far enjoyed an impressive run of three straight victories in his Octagon tenure.

Debuting with a first round knockout win over promotional alum, Markus Perez, du Plessis would then stop Trevin Giles with strikes, before comfortably defeating a bloodied, Brad Tavares at UFC 276 in July during International Fight Week.

White Raises Doubt About Jon Jones’ UFC 282 Status

UFC President Dana White remains hesitant about bringing Jon Jones back to Las Vegas following Jones’ recent tease of a return at UFC 282 on Dec. 10. Jones has been out for more than two years since vacating the light heavyweight title following …

UFC President Dana White remains hesitant about bringing Jon Jones back to Las Vegas following Jones’ recent tease of a return at UFC 282 on Dec. 10. Jones has been out for more than two years since vacating the light heavyweight title following a win over Dominick Reyes at UFC 247. He’s been working towards…

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Jon Jones hints at potential UFC 282 return in December, plans ‘dominant’ title win at heavyweight

Jon JonesSidelined since early 2020, former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has hinted at a return to active competition at UFC 282 on December 10. – as the Rochester native is finally expected to make his heavyweight divisional bow this year. Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 247 most recently […]

Jon Jones

Sidelined since early 2020, former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has hinted at a return to active competition at UFC 282 on December 10. – as the Rochester native is finally expected to make his heavyweight divisional bow this year.

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 247 most recently in February 2020 against the soon-to-return Dominick Reyes in Houston, Texas – landing a close, dubious unanimous decision win.

The former Jackson-Wink MMA staple then officially relinquished the undisputed light heavyweight championship in August of that year, as he planned a move to the promotion’s heavyweight ranks.

Seeing the kibosh put on an immediate title challenge agianst current champion, Francis Ngannou due to negotiations fallouts with the promotion, as well as his plan to embark on a strict training regime to prepare for a divisional leap. 

Jon Jones is expected to fight for UFC gold in his heavyweight division bow

Jones has since been linked continually this annum with a return to the Octagon at the close of this year, with an interim heavyweight title expected to be introduced as Ngannou continues his recovery from reconstructive knee surgery.

Hinting at a return to active competition on December 10. at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jon Jones tweeted “UFC 282 (praying hands emoji)” last night. 

In a further tweet, Jones who has been linked with an interim title affair against former champion, Stipe Miocic, explained how he wanted to land a dominant title win in his heavyweight debut, akin to his light heavyweight title victory against Mauricio Rua. 

“My goal, my dream is to have my light first heavyweight title fight look like my first light heavyweight title fight,” Jon Jones tweeted. “Pure domination.” 

During his second reign as undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jones managed to land three successful title defenses against Anthony Smith, Thiago Santos, and the aforenoted, Reyes.

Robbie Lawler Vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio Set For UFC 282

Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler is set to return at UFC 282 against Santiago Ponzinibbio on December 10th. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report the news of Lawler/Ponzinibbio. Lawler will make his return to the Octagon afte…

Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler is set to return at UFC 282 against Santiago Ponzinibbio on December 10th. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report the news of Lawler/Ponzinibbio. Lawler will make his return to the Octagon after a tough loss to Bryan Barberena at UFC 276. After a strong start to the…

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