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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 … Read More

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

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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

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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

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By Kelsey Mowatt

Israel Adesanya has been granted an immediate rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287, but the former middleweight champ believes this will be his last chance to get one back from his rival.

Adesanya has been tapped

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After competing in over 100 professional bouts to date, former UFC champ, Israel Adesanya sees the end of the road for his fighting career.

The former kickboxer, who has also competed in pro-boxing bouts, has gone 23-2 … Read More