Israel Adesanya News
Watch Israel Adesanya react to Leon Edwards knocking out Kamaru Usman at UFC 278: “I’m so happy for Leon and Tim, but then I’m so sad for Kamaru”
Susan Cox - August 22, 2022
Watch middleweight champion Israel Adesanya react to Leon Edwards knocking out Kamaru Usman at UFC 278. It was Usman (20-2 MMA) vs Edwards in the welterweight main event at UFC 278 which took place at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The welterweight champion Usman was de-throned by Edwards via way of a knockout head kick in round 5 (see that here).
Jake Paul explains why Israel Adesanya is the lone UFC fighter he wouldn't accept a boxing match with
Susan Cox - August 16, 2022
Jake Paul is explaining why Israel Adesanya is the lone UFC fighter that he wouldn’t accept a boxing match with. Paul, 25, already holds knockout wins over former MMA champions Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.
Israel Adesanya gives prediction for Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 278
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2022
Israel Adesanya will be paying attention to Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 278. Adesanya is currently set to defend his middleweight title at UFC 281 against Alex Pereira. Should he win, it’s uncertain who would be next in line but on Saturday night a pivotal middleweight bout goes down as Rockhold takes on Costa, and Adesanya is excited to see it play out.
Alex Pereira says Israel Adesanya “won’t make it” five rounds at UFC 281: “If he’s within my reach I will hurt him”
Fernando Quiles - August 14, 2022
Alex Pereira has the utmost confidence in his ability to dethrone Israel Adesanya. The UFC 281 title bout between Adesanya and Pereira feels like destiny. Pereira holds two victories over Adesanya in kickboxing. Their last encounter ended in brutal fashion with Pereira knocking Adesanya out cold.
Henry Cejudo explains why he thinks Alex Pereira KO's Israel Adesanya at UFC 281: "There are a couple of things that Israel does wrong"
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2022
Henry Cejudo not only thinks we will hear ‘And New’ at UFC 281, but believes Alex Pereira will become the new middleweight champ by knocking out Israel Adesanya. Adesanya and Pereira have fought twice in kickboxing with the Brazilian winning both, including one by KO. Although MMA is much different, Cejudo believes we will see the same result at UFC 281 as he believes Pereira’s striking is on another level, and will KO Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya explains why he is “really excited” to fight Alex Pereira at UFC 281: “I’m excited to have someone who’s going to attack me”
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2022
Israel Adesanya says he is super excited to face Alex Pereira at UFC 281 as he will finally have an opponent who will attack him. Adesnaya (23-1 MMA) vs. Pereira (6-1 MMA) are set to collide for the promotions middleweight title on November 12th at Madison Sqaure Garden.
Israel Adesanya opens up as slight favorite over Alex Pereira at UFC 281
Josh Evanoff - August 5, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is favored to defeat Alex Pereira in November. Earlier today, the fight was announced by ESPN MMA on Twitter. Thus ending speculation that the two middleweights would indeed meet. Both men are coming off massive victories last month at UFC 276.
Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira set to headline UFC 281, ‘Stylebender’ reacts: “This ends here. Kill or be killed”
Josh Evanoff - August 5, 2022
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira will headline UFC 281 in November at Madison Square Garden in New York City. ‘The Last Stylebender’ has been out of action since his decision victory over Jared Cannonier last month. On the undercard of his title defense at UFC 276, ‘Poatan’ scored a knockout victory over Sean Strickland.
Marvin Vettori says Israel Adesanya’s failure to deliver on promises at UFC 276 is nothing new: “Came out with a samurai mask — didn’t do f**king s*t”
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2022
Marvin Vettori believes Israel Adesanya also failed to deliver on his promise for their title clash at UFC 263 last year. Earlier this month at UFC 276 in Las Vegas, Israel Adesanya was able to defeat Jared Cannonier and successfully retain the UFC middleweight championship. However, after selling the idea of an exciting fight to the fans, many were left feeling disappointed as the champ didn’t really do much to force the issue against an understandably dangerous challenger.
Dana White has high hopes for Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira: "I f*cking guarantee you it'll be bat-sh*t nuts"
Fernando Quiles - July 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White thinks fight fans are in for a treat when Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira collide inside the Octagon. Adesanya is the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion. While Adesanya’s lone pro MMA loss was a unanimous decision against Jan Blachowicz, he suffered two kickboxing defeats to Pereira. Their last encounter ended in a brutal knockout.
Derek Brunson says he will be "betting" on Alex Pereira to beat Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2022
Derek Brunson believes Alex Pereira will defeat Israel Adesanya to become the new UFC middleweight champion. After Pereira knocked out Sean Strickland at UFC 276 and Israel Adesanya defended his belt with a decision win over Jared Cannonier on the same card, it was clear that fight would be next. They fought twice in kickboxing with Pereira winning both, including one by KO.
Robert Whittaker believes gloves could play a big factor in expected Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira fight: “I guess a big thing’s gonna be how Alex takes shots”
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2022
Robert Whittaker has explained how the gloves could play a factor if Israel Adesanya battles Alex Pereira in the UFC. On the previous two occasions that Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya fought one another, it was ‘Poatan’ who was able to get the better of ‘The Last Stylebender’. On one occasion he won via decision and on the other, he knocked Adesanya out cold – with both contests coming in the world of kickboxing.
Alex Pereira says UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya would “never give” him props: “Ask him if he was impressed when I knocked him out”
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2022
UFC middleweight Alex Pereira continues to go after rival Israel Adesanya as speculation regarding a fight between them grows. The rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya had been dormant for a few years prior to ‘Poatan’ making his way over to the UFC from the world of kickboxing. In that particular martial art, Pereira managed to get the better of Adesanya on two separate occasions – one via knockout, and one via decision.
Chael Sonnen goes to bat for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: “We’re seeing greatness and we’re trying to beat him the only way we know how: verbally”
Susan Cox - July 13, 2022
Chael Sonnen has a message for fighters and fans critical of UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. It was Israel Adesanya (23-1 MMA) who retained his title for a fifth time when he defeated Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA) at UFC 276 on July 2nd of this year.
Israel Adesanya addresses critics suggesting he was “coasting” in UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Israel Adesanya is addressing his critics after some suggested he was ‘coasting’ in his UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier. It was at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022 that Israel Adesanya (23-1 MMA) defeated Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA) via unanimous decision in the middleweight main event. In his fifth title defense, ‘The Last Stylebender’ retained his middleweight world championship.
Israel Adesanya trolls Paulo Costa after ‘The Eraser’ calls UFC referee Jason Herzog a "fake professional"
Fernando Quiles - July 10, 2022
Israel Adesanya has roasted Paulo Costa after “Borrachinha” took issue with referee Jason Herzog. Costa believes that Herzog doesn’t treat all fighters equally. He pointed to having had a point taken from him during his Sept. 2020 title fight with Israel Adesanya for an eye poke.
Henry Cejudo tells the UFC to “stop pushing” middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: “It was lame, dude. You gotta start giving, main events are special”
Susan Cox - July 7, 2022
Henry Cejudo is telling the UFC to ‘stop pushing’ middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Adesanya (23-1 MMA) is just fresh off a win against Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA) at UFC 276 last Saturday night. The victory was via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45), resulting in ‘Izzy’ retaining his middleweight title.
Israel Adesanya responds to Chris Pratt's UFC 276 criticism: "I'm the man. You're just some fan"
Josh Evanoff - July 6, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has responded to Chris Pratt’s comments. Last Saturday night at UFC 276, ‘The Last Stylebender’ faced Jared Cannonier. The middleweight champion easily dominated the contest and won via unanimous decision. However, that doesn’t mean everyone was entertained by the fight.