“You’ve got a deal”: UFC president Dana White’s verdict on Gilbert Burns title shot demands

LAS VEGAS, NV- AUGUST 9: Dana White speaks to the media following week 3 of Dana White Contender Series on August 9, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

During the post-fight news conference for UFC 287, Gilbert Burns made a booming announcement about wanting a title fight very soon, and Dana White responded to that statement shortly after.  On April 8 at the Miami-Dade Arena, Burns faced Jorge Masvidal in the co-main event of UFC 287, which headlined Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

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As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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Israel Adesanya and Rob Font take home Performance of the Night (POTN) bonuses from UFC 287

UFC 287 bonuses

Performance bonuses were given to four competitors on the UFC 287 pay-per-view card by the Ultimate Fighting Championship[UFC]. For his spectacular middleweight title victory, Israel Adesanya won an additional $50,000. With a string of devastating punches in the second round, “The Last Stylebender” miraculously knocked out Alex Pereira. Top bantamweight contender Rob Font also received … Read more

Aryan Verma

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Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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“If that’s a curse, then curse me please”: Fans’ response on Rapper Drake bet on Israel Adesanya and win of $2.7M over Israel Adesanya comes as a surprise

Drake bet on Israel Adesanya

Canadian rapper Drake bet on Israel Adesanya the UFC middleweight champion and now he can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Known for his love of sports betting, Drake has had his share of losses, including a substantially staggering sum of $1.6 million from Adesanya’s previous defeat against Alex Pereira. However, in a thrilling rematch … Read more

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Exploring Israel Adesanya and his next move: Who are going to be his next toughest opponents?

Israel Adesanya

After a devastating loss to Alex Pereira just five months ago, Israel Adesanya, the renowned former pound-for-pound kingpin, has made a triumphant return to the top of the UFC middleweight division. In a spectacular showdown atop the UFC 287 pay-per-view event in Miami, Adesanya reclaimed his championship status with a second-round knockout victory over his … Read more

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Drake shows confidence in Israel Adesanya KO win with $1.4M UFC 287 bet also Jorge Masvidal over Gilbert Burns

Drake bets on Israel Adesanya's UFC 287 Fight

The Last Stylebender’s flawless middleweight record came to an end last year after Poatan stopped him in the final round and dethroned him to become the new middleweight champion. Consequently, Israel Adesanya will get inside the octagon to avenge his loss and reclaim his title against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287. … Read more

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Donald Trump causes stir in Miami UFC 287 with surprise appearance to back Dana White, Jorge Masvidal

A very special person attended UFC 287 and sat cage-side to witness the fights. By watching the event alongside him and cheering for Jorge Masvidal in the night’s co-main event, Donald Trump made the night extra special for Dana White. On the evening of April 8 in Miami, the Miami-Dade Arena hosted UFC 287. Israel … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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Dustin Poirier uploads snapshot taking part at analyst desk at UFC 287

Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier is going to be an analyst

Dustin Poirier will fill in new shoes for UFC 287. He has been out of the octagon for quite some time. However, the former UFC interim lightweight champion has landed a new job at UFC. Poirier will be an analyst for the UFC 287 event. UFC 287 will be headlined by Alex Pereira and Israel … Read more

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UFC fans react to Khamzat Chimaev’s next competitor and announcement on new weight division

Khamzat Chimaev speaks in an interview

Khamzat Chimaev last fought inside the octagon back in September 2022 against Kevin Holland at UFC 279. However, Borz was scheduled to fight Nate Diaz in the main event of the PPV. But after a bizarre turn of events, Chimaev had to face Holland as he missed weight by seven pounds. Despite ragdolling Loud Mouth … Read more

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UFC 287 gets first hiccup after Raul Rosa Jr’s rival falls short to make weight on his second try

The first setback of UFC 287 came when bantamweight fighter Christian Rodriguez allegedly failed to make weight for his upcoming fight against prospect Raul Rosas Jr. According to several Twitter accounts, Rodrigues missed the weight limit by one pound, even after a second attempt. Despite causing concern among fans, it has been confirmed that the … Read more

Sami Haider

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Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Khamzat Chimaev’s virtual hunt for UFC title shot continues with callouts on potential opponents in social media

Khamzat Chimaev

The Chechnya-born Swedish prodigy Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t entered the octagon in the last seven months. His sudden absence from the fight game is both surprising and frustrating for the fans as he was once one of the most active fighters in the entire UFC roaster. Although Chimaev has been fairly active on social media, getting … Read more

Aryan Verma

95 articles

Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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