With a prelim victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 on Saturday, middleweight Dricus du Plessis continues his undefeated run in the Octagon and now claims the longest active win-streak in the division (5).
After securing a performance bonus worthy second-round knockout win over Derek Brunson at UFC 271 early in 2022, middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is set to face off with current champion Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 276 on Saturday, July 2.
DSNY vs. CNNNRUFC middleweight Jared Cannonier got it done at UFC 271 on Saturday getting the finish over Derek Brunson via second-round knockout. Cannonier spoke with Daniel Cormier after the bout.
CNNNR vs. BRNSNFirst, Derek Brunson calls in ahead of his bout against Jared Cannonier at UFC 271. He shares why he decided to dye his hair blonde, opens up about why it's satisfying to beat younger fighters, and reveals what it'd take for him to pick a fight with a stranger. Then, after Jim and Matt make fight picks for UFC 271, Robert Whittaker calls in ahead of his rematch against Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight belt in Saturday's main event fight. He discusses how his mentality has shifted since he last faced Adesanya, why it is tricky to face the same opponent again, and how video games help keep him relaxed during fight week. Jim and Matt close the show with their prediction for Saturday's main event between Whittaker and Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title.
DSNY vs. WHTTKTai Tuivasa keeps his training low-key; champ Israel Adesanya and team do the opposite. Derek Brunson starts his weight cut. Jared Cannonier sharpens his mind. Athletes entertain at the presser. UFC 271 is on Saturday, February 12.
CNNNR vs. BRNSNRobert Whittaker zones out with video games. Champ Israel Adesanya does fight week media. Tai Tuivasa shoeys for the camera. Derek Brunson talks about his matchup; Derrick Lewis talks about makeup. UFC 271 is on Saturday, February 12.
DSNY vs. WHTTKJared Cannonier thinks it's obvious that the winner of his fight with Derek Brunson at UFC 271 is next in line for a middleweight title shot. Watch his press conference at media day on Wednesday in Houston.
CNNNR vs. BRNSNUFC middleweight Derek Brunson discussed with the media ahead of UFC 271 why this Saturday's matchup with middleweight Jared Cannonier and a hopeful title shot in the future is what he has left to achieve in his fighting career.
CNNNR vs. BRNSNTake a look at some of the most memorable moments in and out of the Octagon from one of the biggest stars in the UFC, current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
Bobby Green relishes his unlikely success. Derek Brunson keeps an eye on the main event. Tai Tuivasa, Robert Whittaker, Jared Cannonier and Derrick Lewis get geared up for the week. UFC 271 is on Saturday, February 12.
CNNNR vs. BRNSNPreview a heated middleweight main card matchup at UFC 271 between Jared Cannonier and Derek Brunson. The UFC 271 main card begins at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Saturday, February 12.
CNNNR vs. BRNSNUFC middleweight Derek Brunson is no stranger to the Octagon as he has faced some of the best in the sport since his UFC debut back in 2012. Currently sitting as the No. 4-ranked middleweight, Brunson is riding a five-fight win streak and faces Jared Cannonier next at UFC 271 on Saturday.
CNNNR vs. BRNSNBack in 2016, middleweight Robert Whittaker headlined his first UFC event taking on Derek Brunson where he secured the win via first-round knockout earning two Fight Night Bonuses. Whittaker faces Israel Adesanya next at UFC 271 for the middleweight title on February 12.
DSNY vs. WHTTKFollowing UFC Vegas 41, tune in to the Post-Fight Press Conference to hear the athletes take questions from the media.
Anderson Silva
Daniel Kelly
Lyoto Machida
Ronaldo Souza
Israel Adesanya
Elias Theodorou
Ian Heinisch
Edmen Shahbazyan
Darren Till
Jared Cannonier
Dricus Du Plessis
Ray Cooper III