Israel Adesanya News
Robert Whittaker ready to “ruin a lot of other people's days” to get a third fight with Israel Adesanya
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2023
UFC fighter Robert Whittaker is ready to run through the middleweight division in order to get another fight with Israel Adesanya. Earlier this month, Israel Adesanya regained his UFC middleweight championship by knocking out Alex Pereira. In doing so, he avenged the defeat the suffered at the hands of the Brazilian back at UFC 281.
Michael Bisping believes extreme weight cut played a part in Alex Pereira’s knockout loss to Israel Adesanya
Susan Cox - April 17, 2023
Michael Bisping believes an extreme weight cut played a part in Alex Pereira’s knockout loss to Israel Adesanya. Former UFC middleweight champion Pereira (7-2 MMA) announced that he would be moving up to 205 pounds after suffering a loss and in the process losing his belt to Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA) by knockout at UFC 287, which took place earlier this month.
UFC President Dana White provides update on Israel Adesanya’s next fight: “He'll fight again soon, probably by the end of summer”
Zain Bando - April 16, 2023
It looks as if the UFC is already planning for Israel Adesanya’s next title defense, just one week after his last outing. Coming off a second-round KO over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, the 33-year-old middleweight champion is looking to remain active in maintaining his schedule of an average of three fights per year.
Firas Zahabi believes Alex Pereira “might never be the same” after brutal knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287: “The way he fell”
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2023
Firas Zahabi feels like Alex Pereira may never be the same following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya last weekend. Last Saturday night, Israel Adesanya knocked Alex Pereira out cold. In doing so, he recaptured the UFC middleweight championship and finally earned a win over the man who had previously beaten him three times.
Robert Whittaker explains why he really wants to fight Israel Adesanya again after UFC 287: “I'm never gonna stop hunting him”
Harry Kettle - April 13, 2023
Robert Whittaker has explained why he’s hungry to go after Israel Adesanya and secure a third fight against him. Last weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya finally got his revenge on Alex Pereira. After years of trying, he was able to knock the Brazilian out, reclaiming his UFC middleweight championship in the process.
Israel Adesanya's coach eyes Jamahal Hill matchup next for champ-champ status: "Let's do it'
Cole Shelton - April 12, 2023
Eugene Bareman, the head coach of Israel Adesanya, thinks a matchup against Jamahal Hill makes sense for his pupil’s next fight. In the main event of UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight title with a second-round KO win over Alex Pereira. After the fight, Adesanya said he was done with Pereira as he wanted a fresh matchup, which his coach agrees with.
Kelvin Gastelum eyeing a future rematch with Israel Adesanya: "I want to be champion"
Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2023
UFC middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum is trying to get back to the gold. The former title challenger returned over the weekend at UFC 287. On the prelims, Gastelum faced Chris Curtis, and the two put on a show. The two exchanged massive shots for all three rounds, even getting ‘Fight of the Night’ honors for their performance.
Israel Adesanya revisits his knockout win over Alex Pereira at UFC 287: “Guess what I said there? ‘I’m going to knock you the f**k out’”
Susan Cox - April 12, 2023
Israel Adesanya has revisited his knockout win over Alex Pereira at UFC 287. UFC 287 took place on April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main event featured a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya (24-2 MMA) and Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA). The outcome was ‘The Last Stylebender’ defeating ‘Poutan’ with a sensational KO victory at 4:21 of round 2.
Henry Cejudo believes Alex Pereira should take Israel Adesanya taunting his son “extremely personal”
Harry Kettle - April 12, 2023
Henry Cejudo believes Alex Pereira should be taking Israel Adesanya’s taunt to his son very personally. Last weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya finally got the better of Alex Pereira. In their blockbuster main event, Adesanya knocked out the Brazilian in a vicious fashion to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship.
Teddy Atlas shares high praise for Israel Adesanya following UFC 287: “He’s Muhammad Ali right now”
Harry Kettle - April 12, 2023
MMA & boxing analyst Teddy Atlas has praised Israel Adesanya for what he was able to achieve in his win at UFC 287. Last weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya finally got his revenge. He beat Alex Pereira via knockout and in doing so, reclaimed his UFC middleweight championship.
What's next for the stars of UFC 287?
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
The UFC finally returned to Miami, Florida on Saturday for UFC 287 which saw the middleweight title up for grabs. In the main event, Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya were having their rematch in MMA while fighting for the fourth time in combat sports. The two fought back in November at UFC 281 with Pereira scoring a fifth-round comeback TKO win to become the new champ. It was also the third time he beat Adesanya in combat sports. The co-main event of UFC 287 saw Gilbert Burns take on Jorge Masvidal.
Chael Sonnen praises Israel Adesanya taunting Alex Pereira's son after UFC 287 knockout: "It was absolutely incredible"
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen appreciates a good heel turn. Israel Adesanya returned to the octagon over the weekend for his rematch with Alex Pereira. In their previous outing last November at UFC 281, ‘The Last Stylebender’ lost his middleweight title by fifth-round knockout. Furthermore, the Brazilian had defeated Adesanya in two prior kickboxing bouts as well.
Daniel Cormier shares the one lesson he believes Alex Pereira will take away from his title loss at UFC 287
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
MMA analyst Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on what Alex Pereira can learn from his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya. Last weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight crown. He did so by knocking out bitter rival Alex Pereira in their Miami main event.
Israel Adesanya confirms he taunted Alex Pereira's son during his UFC 287 celebration: "I'm petty, bro"
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2023
Newly minted middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has confirmed that he taunted Alex Pereira’s son during his UFC 287 celebration. Adesanya (24-2 MMA) was finally able to exact some revenge on Pereira (7-2 MMA) in the headliner of last night’s pay-per-view event in Miami.
Israel Adesanya explains why he is done with fighting Alex Pereira after UFC 287: “I’ve closed that chapter”
Fernando Quiles - April 9, 2023
Israel Adesanya believes he is done with the Alex Pereira saga. Adesanya and Pereira mixed it up a second time in MMA, and the fourth time in combat sports at UFC 287. Israel Adesanya was looking to reclaim the UFC Middleweight Championship, which Alex Pereira took from him back in late 2022 thanks to a fifth-round TKO. Adesanya, who was 0-3 against Pereira in combat sports going into the fight, finally got his win over “Poatan” and it was via brutal second-round KO.
Jan Blachowicz offers to rematch Israel Adesanya at middleweight following UFC 287
Fernando Quiles - April 9, 2023
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz turned some heads with his recent callout of newly minted UFC middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya. Blachowicz was paying attention to UFC 287 this past Saturday night. In the event’s headliner, Adesanya challenged Alex Pereira for the UFC Middleweight Championship. For Adesanya, it was a chance to prove that he could indeed defeat Pereira. Adesanya, who was stopped by Pereira in late 2022, got his revenge with a scintillating second-round knockout win, reclaiming the UFC Middleweight Championship in the process.
Israel Adesanya responds to comments made by Dricus Du Plessis regarding his African authenticity: “I will gladly drag his carcass across South Africa”
Fernando Quiles - April 9, 2023
Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. Adesanya captured the 185-pound gold for the second time in his pro MMA career after knocking Alex Pereira out cold in the main event of UFC 287. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first UFC Middleweight Championship defense against “The Last Stylebender.”
Dana White reacts to Israel Adesanya's brutal KO over Alex Pereira at UFC 287
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Dana White shared his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s brutal KO over Alex Pereira at tonight’s UFC 287 post-fight press conference. Pereira (7-2 MMA) and Adesanya (24-2 MMA) met for a second time (in MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s event in Miami, Florida. The pair had previously collided at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.