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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
Report: Israel Adesanya Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving Charge
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya is in the news again. But this time the former UFC champ is making headlines on account of an issue outside the cage, as the star’s reportedly being charged with a drunk driving offense.
Recently,… Read More
Sean Strickland’s Coach Dismisses Argument Israel Adesanya Only Needs to Make Minor Adjustments
By FCF Staff
Following Sean Strickland’s stunning victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, there’s been a lot of talk about the latter’s performance and how a rematch might look. But, according to Strickland’s coach, Eric Nicksick, the argument Adesanya… 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
UFC 293 Results: Sean Strickland Defeats Israel Adesanya in Massive Upset
By FCF Staff
Sean Strickland stunned the MMA world on Saturday by defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.
From the opening bell, Strickland pressured Adesanya who largely looked to counterstrike. Strickland landed more often, however, and also dropped the renowned… Read More
UFC 293 Weigh-in Results: Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales ahead of UFC 293 tomorrow, and all of the fights are proceeding.
In the main event, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will take on Sean Strickland.
The main card will also feature… Read More
UFC 293: Pre-Fight Press Conference: Manel Kape & Israel Adesanya Have Fiery Exchange
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 – Sean Strickland Fight Official
By FCF Staff
There’s been no shortage of talk lately about Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya fighting. But, it’s been confirmed that the UFC’s middleweight champ will fight Sean Strickland next.
Du Plessis was expected to challenge Adesanya next,… Read More
Israel Adesanya Praises Alex Pereira’s Performance at UFC 291
By FCF Staff
Alex Pereira has been one of Israel Adesanya’s greatest rivals to date. But, following his win at UFC 291, Adesanya praised his former foe’s performance.
Pereira took on Jan Blachowicz at the event, which took place in… 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
Israel Adesanya Outlines Why There’s a “70%” Chance Robert Whittaker Beats Dricus du Plessis
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya has made it clear he wants to fight Dricus du Plessis. But, the UFC middleweight champ believes his perennial foe, Robert Whittaker, could sidetrack that hope.
Du Plessis is booked to face Whittaker at UFC 290, which… 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
UFC 287 Bonuses: Israel Adesanya Scores With Highlight Reel Win
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya recorded a massive, pivotal victory at UFC 287 on Saturday, and not surprisingly, the star also took home a “Performance of the Night”.
Adesanya brutally knocked out Alex Pereira in the second round, and afterward,… Read More
UFC 287: Israel Adesanya Viciously KOs Alex Pereira, Jorge Masvidal Retires
By FCF Staff
Israel Adesanya finally avenged his losses to Alex Pereira, by viciously knocking out his rival in the main event of UFC 287.
Adesanya brutally KO’d Pereira with a devastating series of punches in round two, and in… Read More