Israel Adesanya News
Video | Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a run-in at Australian airport
Susan Cox - May 29, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and his longtime rival Alex Pereira had a run-in at an Australian airport. A video of the encounter can be seen on ‘Twitter’.
Video | Bert Kreischer and “pretty lit” Israel Adesanya challenge “everyone in the bar” to a fist fight
Fernando Quiles - May 28, 2023
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya had quite the time with comedian Bert Kreischer. Adesanya and Kreischer were hanging out in a New Zealand bar when the comedian made it clear that he has a new bodyguard. Adesanya jokingly challenged patrons to a fist fight, much to the amusement of those who were in the bar.
VIDEO | Alex Pereira gets encouraging words from Tyson Fury regarding Israel Adesanya loss
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira met up with Tyson Fury earlier this week. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his rematch against Israel Adesanya last month at UFC 287. In their first outing last year, the Brazilian scored a shocking fifth-round knockout win to earn the gold. Last month in Miami, ‘The Last Stylebender’ got revenge with an equally surprising finish.
Khamzat Chimaev accuses the UFC of attempting to protect “built up” Israel Adesanya: “They don’t want to kill that guy”
Harry Kettle - May 25, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev believes the UFC is attempting to protect Israel Adesanya as he prepares for his middleweight venture. While we haven’t seen him in the cage for quite some time, Khamzat Chimaev is still one of the biggest names in the UFC. He is a scary prospect for anyone to face and, at middleweight, he may well turn out to be a future champion – so long as he’s able to stay active.
Alexander Volkanovski believes we will see a fifth fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira: “That would be pretty clever”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski believes that Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira will compete against one another again in the future. Throughout the course of their rivalry, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have fought each other four times. The first two meetings came in kickboxing, and the third in mixed martial arts. While Pereira raced out to a 3-0 lead, Adesanya got a measure of revenge by knocking ‘Poatan’ out earlier this year, reclaiming the UFC middleweight championship in the process.
Israel Adesanya weighs in on controversial Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko result: “Most people don't know s**t about boxing”
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2023
UFC champion Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on the controversial decision in the Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko fight. Last weekend, Devin Haney defended his undisputed lightweight crown against Vasiliy Lomachenko. While Haney was able to come away with his hand raised, many felt as if Lomachenko had done enough to regain the belts.
Dricus du Plessis doubles down on comments about Israel Adesanya’s African heritage: “He does not reside here”
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2023
Dricus du Plessis has doubled down on his previous comments about Israel Adesanya as their war of words continues. Later this summer, Dricus du Plessis will collide with Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator showdown. The winner is expected to battle Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight championship, perhaps as early as September. While Whittaker is seen as the clear favorite, there are plenty of reasons to believe that the South African star could make this incredibly competitive.
UFC champion Israel Adesanya weighs in on Francis Ngannou signing with PFL: “It creates a big ripple in the game”
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2023
UFC champion Israel Adesanya has praised Francis Ngannou following the announcement that he has signed a deal with PFL. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Francis Ngannou had signed with PFL. In addition to the signing itself, plenty of details were also released, which included guaranteed seven-figure purses for his opponents, a big role in PFL Africa, the ability to compete in boxing and more. Whichever way you look at it, Francis Ngannou will be making a lot of money.
Israel Adesanya reveals who he's rooting for in Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis fight
Lewis Simpson - May 18, 2023
Israel Adesanya has weighed in on the upcoming middleweight title eliminator fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis. The fight is set to feature on the main card of the upcoming UFC 290 International Fight Week event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July.8.
The Octagon is set to return to Australia for UFC 293 in September
Fernando Quiles - May 18, 2023
The UFC will be making its way back to Australia later this year. UFC President Dana White made it official in a video posted on the UFC’s official Twitter ANZ page. It’s good news for fight fans down under, as the promotion is set to run events in the territory through 2027.
Israel Adesanya vows to take things to new levels when he fights the winner of Whittaker vs. du Plessis: My next game will be something special”
Harry Kettle - May 16, 2023
Israel Adesanya has promised to take his game to the next level when he takes on either Robert Whittaker or Dricus du Plessis in his next fight. In his latest outing, Israel Adesanya was finally able to defeat Alex Pereira. He did so with a fantastic knockout, reclaiming the UFC middleweight championship in the process. Now, he has his sights set on the future.
Israel Adesanya responds after his ex-girlfriend takes him to court for half of his earnings
Susan Cox - May 15, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is responding after his ex-girlfriend took him to court for half of his earnings. Apparently, Charlotte Powdrell, Adesanya’s ex is taking the middleweight champion to court, in an attempt to take half of his earnings.
Colby Covington claims Israel Adesanya "can't hang" with him: "I beat him from pillar to post"
Lewis Simpson - May 11, 2023
Colby Covington made a bold statement claiming that UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesayna doesn’t stand a chance with him inside the Octagon and is willing to back it up. Covington is currently ranked No.2 in the welterweight division and is on the hunt for a third championship fight later in the year. During his time under the UFC banner, Covington has attained the interim welterweight gold strap and fell short on two occasions to claim the undisputed championship against Kamaru Usman.
Rich Franklin says Israel Adesanya is currently ranked 3rd for greatest middleweight of all time
Fernando Quiles - May 4, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer Rich Franklin doesn’t think Israel Adesanya can lay claim to being the best, or even second-best, middleweight of all time. Adesanya is the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion. He’s a two-time 185-pound titleholder in the UFC, and he had five successful title defenses during his first run with the gold. He recaptured the UFC title in April, knocking out Alex Pereira, who had gone 3-0 against him in combat sports prior to “The Last Stylebender’s” huge victory.
Robert Whittaker claims Israel Adesanya doesn't want to fight him again: "I’m the biggest threat to him and his reign"
Cole Shelton - May 3, 2023
Robert Whittaker believes Israel Adesanya doesn’t want to fight him again. After Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight title with a KO victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, it was uncertain who would be next for him. Yet, Dana White announced Robert Whittaker would face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290, and the winner of that fight would get the next title shot.
The rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is far from over: “I’m still better”
Susan Cox - May 2, 2023
The rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is far from over. Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a history from kickboxing to MMA.
Sean O’Malley shares his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s ex-girlfriend demanding half of the champ's earnings: “Them b**ches get crazy”
Harry Kettle - April 28, 2023
UFC fighter Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the ongoing situation involving Israel Adesanya and his ex-girlfriend. Earlier this month, Israel Adesanya regained his UFC middleweight championship. He did so by knocking out rival Alex Pereira, finally getting one over on his rival.
Israel Adesanya reveals he tore his MCL a week before UFC 287 fight against Alex Pereira
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2023
Israel Adesanya entered his UFC 287 fight against Alex Pereira with an injury. Adesanya rematched Pereira on April 8th for the middleweight title he lost back in November of 2022 by fifth-round TKO. After the loss, ‘The Last Stylebender’ was vocal in wanting an immediate rematch as he was confident that he had all the tools needed to win. Yet, the week before the fight, Adesanya says he tore his MCL.