Search Results for: Israel Adesanya
Report: Israel Adesanya to Battle Anderson Silva Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like Israel Adesanya is going to face one of MMA’s greatest fighters ever in his next bout, as it’s being reported the UFC has booked a bout between him and Anderson Silva.
According to a… Read More
Israel Adesanya Makes Case For Title Shot, Following UFC 230 Win
By FCF Staff
After taking out Derek Brunson at UFC 230, Israel Adesanya is making the case for a bout with middleweight champ, Robert Whittaker.
Adesanya defended several takedown attempts from Brunson on Saturday night, and then finished the contender… Read More
UFC 230: Israel Adesanya Says Derek Brunson’s “Already Scared”, “in His Feelings Like Drake”
By FCF Staff
Derek Brunson and Israel Adesanya traded verbal shots at a press conference last week to promote the UFC’s upcoming schedule, and the latter believes it’s because he’s already in the head of the middleweight.
Adesanya will battle… Read More
Israel Adesanya to Battle Derek Brunson Next
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya has been booked to face another top middleweight contender, as the UFC’s announced that the rising star will battle Derek Brunson.
The bout will be part of UFC 230, which will take place on November… Read More
TUF 27 Finale: Israel Adesanya Discusses Pivotal Win, Plans to Improve
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya scored the biggest win of his MMA career to date last night at the TUF 27 Finale, but “The Last Stylebender” understands there’s still parts of his game he needs to improve.
Adesanya faced middleweight… Read More
TUF 27 Finale: Israel Adesanya Cruises to Win Over Brad Tavares
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the TUF 27 Finale, which saw Israel Adesanya outscore Brad Tavares on the feet for the decision win.
TUF 27 Finale
Israel Adesanya def. Brad Tavares via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)… Read More
TUF 27 Finale Weigh-In Results: Israel Adesanya & Brad Tavares Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Friday’s TUF 27 Finale, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, middleweight contender Brad Tavares will take on rising star, Israel Adesanya.
Main Card (FS1, 10… Read More
TUF 27 Finale: Brad Tavares Doesn’t Believe Israel Adesanya Deserves Friday’s Bout
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya will battle Brad Tavares on Friday night, and the latter doesn’t believe the middleweight deserves the high profile opportunity.
Adesayna will fight Tavares in the main event of the TUF 27 Finale, which will take place… Read More
Israel Adesanya vs. Brad Tavares Bout to Headline TUF 27 Finale
By FCF Staff
The TUF 27 Finale has its headliner, as the UFC’s announced that rising star Israel Adesanya will take on the promotion’s #10 ranked middleweight, Brad Tavares.
Adesanya (13-0) is coming off a split decision win over Marvin… Read More
Israel Adesanya to Battle Marvin Vettori Next
By FCF Staff
Rising star Israel Adesanya has his next fight booked, as the UFC’s announced he’ll battle Marvin Vettori next. The bout will be part of UFC on FOX 29, which will take place on April 14th in Glendale, Arizona.
The… 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
UFC 293: Dana White Comments on Israel Adesanya’s Performance, Calls For Immediate Rematch
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dana White has lots of questions about Israel Adesanya’s performance at UFC 293 on Saturday. So much so, he wants the now-former champ to immediately run it back with Sean Strickland.
Adesanya faced Strickland in the headliner… Read More
Israel Adesanya’s Not Taking Sean Strickland Lightly, But Plans to “Make This Look Easy”
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya is adamant he won’t be looking past Sean Strickland when he battles him at UFC 293. But, the middleweight champ also insists he’s going to cruise to victory at the event.
Strickland has been booked… Read More
Israel Adesanya: Title Fight at LHW Only Path to Fifth Alex Pereira Fight
By FCF Staff
After Israel Adesanya, finally, handed Alex Pereira a defeat this past April, there was talk about whether the two would fight for the UFC’s middleweight title again. But, it looks like Adesanya has closed the door on… Read More
Alex Pereira Confirms Move to Light-heavyweight, Leaves Door Open to Another Fight With Israel Adesanya
By Kelsey Mowatt
Alex Pereira has confirmed he is moving up to light-heavyweight for his next fight. But, the former middleweight champ’s also made it clear he will return to 185 pounds, if another bout with Israel Adesanya is tabled.… Read More