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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 24: UFC President Dana White interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on January 24, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 24: UFC President Dana White interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on January 24, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
In today’s era of time scarcity, numerous MMA fans might miss out on their daily dosage of MMA news due to the unavailability of spare time. But, you may stay relaxed even if you are one of them. We are back with our MMA news roundup to get you covered. It will provide you with insight into a few noteworthy MMA world incidents from the last 24 hours.
Today, after starting off with the upcoming ‘BMF’ contender, Justin Gaethje’s words about the title, we’ll also know about Dana White’s revelation about the coveted Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler fight. Finally, we’ll wrap things up for the day after taking a look at a shocking moment that Israel Adesanya went through recently.
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Justin Gaethje gave out his opinion about the coveted ‘BMF’ title of the UFC
Post its introduction by the noted Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, at UFC 244, the ‘BMF’ title of the UFC has often been in conversation. Also, the retirement of the previous ‘BMF’ of the UFC, Jorge Masvidal, at UFC 287, left the belt awaiting its next owner. However, it won’t be won’t be waiting for long since the UFC has already fixed the next ‘BMF’ title bout between, Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier and Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje at UFC 291.
Prior to his ‘BMF’ title bout, Gaethje appeared at a ‘Cageside Press’ interview and gave out his opinions about the ‘BMF’ title. ‘The Highlight stated, “It’s the UFC throwing a bone like we always ask them to throw a bone and they never do. So I’m thankful there is an opportunity that I get to fight for. Especially because there is only one in the world. It’s a cool-looking belt.”

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DALLAS, TX – MAY 12: Justin Gaethje speaks to the media during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
It’s pertinent to note that a lot of fighters had pundits have undermined the value of the ‘BMF’ belt. Apparently, Gaethje also didn’t view it as an equivalent to an actual divisional UFC championship.
Dana White dropped an update on the Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler fight
After Conor McGregor’s entry into the USADA testing pool, a number of fans were left in speculations about the possible timeline of his octagon return. However, the UFC president, Dana White, recently gave out an update on the issue that might give a bit of rest to the fans’ speculations.
The UFC supremo stated, “I don’t have a date, but I’m obviously shooting for the end of this year.” A number of fans might know that athletes are required to stay in the USADA testing pool for about 6 months before gaining clearance to compete.

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GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 12: Dana White meets with the press following UFC 263 on June 12, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Fans will probably find White’s words in close touch with reality. McGregor would probably complete his USADA trials in November. Hence, it was also apparent that the UFC wants to waste no time once he is cleared to compete.
Israel Adesanya witnessed a video game moment in his own life
A lot would agree that life is full of surprises. Well, the saying proved its worth once again as the UFC Middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya, went through one such experience recently. Recently, while ‘The Last Stylebender’ was at the airport, he noticed a completely unexpected personality. It was none other than his archrival, Alex Pereira.
Izzy also termed this as a “video game” moment of his life in a tweet about this incident.
💘💘💘❤️🔥
My life is a video game 🎮 pic.twitter.com/MoIdUniTJv— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) May 29, 2023
Izzy’s video also showcased his dear friend and the UFC Featherweight kingpin, Alexander Volkanovski accompanying him. However, ‘The Last Stylebender’ also couldn’t escape ‘Poatan’s eyes. The Brazilian also took to his Twitter handle and put out a video of ‘Izzy’ at the airport.
Guess who I met at the airport ? 👀 pic.twitter.com/c2xr4MAVUs
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) May 29, 2023
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However, things between the two proceeded quite calmly. They were also seen sharing a fist bump after a few words. Do you think they will ever lock horns again inside the Octagon?
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Some more MMA news
- Justin Gaethje said he won’t repeat previous mistakes in his upcoming UFC 291 bout against Dustin Poirier.
- Belal Muhammad wouldn’t mind going heel for better opportunities
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