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Dricus Du Plessis “Can Almost Guarantee” Israel Adesanya – Sean Strickland 2 is Next
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what comes next for Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya, following their most recent defeats. But, Dricus Du Plessis believes the UFC will look at … Read More
Michael Bisping Believes Israel Adesanya’s “Time at The Top is Done”
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya was handed his third straight defeat at UFC Saudi Arabia, Saturday, and Michael Bisping believes the star’s days at the top of the middleweight division have come to … Read More
UFC Saudi Arabia Results: Nassourdine Imavov Takes Out Israel Adesanya
By FCF Staff
Many believed UFC Saudi Arabia could serve as a launching point for Israel Adesanya’s path back to a title shot. But, rising middleweight contender, Nassourdine Imavov, ensured that wouldn’t be … Read More
Caio Borralho Believes Israel Adesanya Chose “Right”, in Opting For Nassourdine Imavov
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya is booked to fight Nassourdine Imavov next, and according to potential opponent, Caio Borralho, the former middleweight champ chose wisely.
Recently, the UFC announced that Adesanya will battle … Read More
Israel Adesanya Responds to Fight Night Booking: “I Still Get Paid”
By FCF Staff
For the first time in over six years, Israel Adesanya has been booked for a bout that will not be part of a pay-per-view card. But, the former UFC middleweight champ insists … Read More
UFC 305: Israel Adesanya Post-Fight Press Conference
UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis Submits Israel Adesanya to End Memorable Battle
By FCF Staff
After feuding for months, Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya delivered on all the hype surrounding their fight at UFC 305. But, following their memorable battle on Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis is still the promotion’s middleweight champ.… Read More
UFC 305 Weigh-in Results: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya Official
By FCF Staff
UFC 305 is taking place Saturday in Perth, Australia, and the card’s title fight is official.
Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis weighed in at 185 pounds, while former champ, Israel Adesanya, came in at 184.
The co-headliner … Read More
Daniel Cormier Weighs-in on “Bad Blood” Fight Between Dricus Du Plessis & Israel Adesanya
By FCF Staff
Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya have been feuding for months, ahead of their UFC 305 bout, and Daniel Cormier believes the match-up is a compelling one on several fronts.
Not only have Adesanya (24-3) and Du … Read More
Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya: The Story So Far
Israel Adesanya Believes Jiri Prochazka Will Take Rematch With Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jiri Prochazka came up short in his first bout with Alex Pereira. But, Israel Adesanya believes the outcome will be different when the light heavyweights fight on Saturday.
Pereira will look to defend the light heavyweight title … Read More
Israel Adesanya Announces Fight With Dricus Du Plessis
By FCF Staff
Following weeks of speculation and discussion about Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya fighting, the latter has announced the two will battle at UFC 305.
After Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland for the middleweight title in January, … Read More
Israel Adesanya Says He’s “Coming For Heads”, Amidst Speculation of Pending UFC Return
By FCF Staff
As of this post’s publication, the UFC has yet to announce Israel Adesanya’s next fight. But, the former middleweight champ is signalling that he could be back in the Octagon sooner than later.
Following Adesanya’s decision loss … Read More
Dricus Du Plessis Proclaims He’s “in” to Fight Israel Adesanya at UFC’s Next Australia Card
By FCF Staff
Signs continue to point to a bout between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis getting booked, as the latter says he would fight the former champ at the UFC’s next card in Australia.
After Du Plessis (21-2) … Read More
Alex Pereira Open to Training With Israel Adesanya if Fight Series is Over
By FCF Staff
If the book has truly closed on Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira fighting, the latter says he’s open to training with his longtime, rival.
Since Pereira moved up to light heavyweight and began his title run, the … Read More
Israel Adesanya Says Dricus Du Plessis Camp Turned Down UFC 300 Fight
By FCF Staff
After Dricus Du Plessis secured the UFC’s middleweight title in January there was a lot of talk about him fighting Israel Adesanya at UFC 300, but, the announcement never came. Well, more recently, Adesanya has claimed that … Read More
Robert Whittaker Believes Dricus Du Plessis Will Beat Israel Adesanya
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if and when Dricus Du Plessis will fight Israel Adesanya. But, if the rivals do fight soon, Robert Whittaker believes the new UFC middleweight champ will be victorious.
Du Plessis secured the … Read More
Israel Adesanya “Happy” For Dricus Du Plessis, But Still Plans to “Test” New Champ
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen when Israel Adesanya will return to the Octagon and who he will face. But, the former middleweight champ has made it clear he still intends to fight Dricus Du Plessis.
Adesanya and … Read More
Israel Adesanya Announces Former Champ “Won’t Fight For a Long Time”
By FCF Staff
Following his upset defeat to Sean Strickland last month, Israel Adesanya is reporting it will be a while before the former champ fights again.
Adesanya faced Strickland at UFC 293 on September 10th and lost the fight … Read More