5 biggest UFC crowds in history including the 56,000 fans who saw Ronda Rousey get knocked out in Australia
The UFC continues to break records as tens of thousands of fans clamor to snag tickets for their biggest events. The UFC broke records in…
Israel Adesanya
The latest Israel Adesanya news, updates, opinion, fight reaction and press conferences, curated by our team of MMA experts. The legendary Nigerian fighter was recently honored at the UFC Hall of Fame for his iconic brawl against Kelvin Gastelum.
Top 5 MMA fighters from New Zealand ranked including Carlos Ulberg and ‘The Hangman’
For a country that is so small, New Zealand has produced well above its fair share of top MMA fighters who have graced the UFC…
Israel Adesanya explains how Nassourdine Imavov can give Khamzat Chimaev ‘problems’ after UFC Paris win
Israel Adesanya believes there is a clear route to victory for Nassourdine Imavov against Khamzat Chimaev. No one has been able to stop the recently…
Israel Adesanya blamed a six-inch mistake that got him shockingly knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov
Nassourdine Imavov finished Israel Adesanya in the biggest win of his career, but the margin between win and loss was just six inches. Israel Adesanya…
Israel Adesanya doesn’t stutter picking between Fighting Nerd and the last man to KO him at UFC Paris
Israel Adesanya predicts the UFC Paris main event between Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho. It’s been a pretty busy summer for the UFC middleweight division.…
Darren Till targeted legendary UFC champion after beating a Hall of Famer in a fight Dana White tried to talk him out of
Later today, Darren Till makes his return to the ring for his third Misfits bout of the year. With some difficult years now behind him,…
Top-10 contender calls out Israel Adesanya just as ex-UFC champ addresses ‘washed’ claims
If Israel Adesanya is ‘washed’, one UFC middleweight wants to take out the laundry. The former two-time UFC Champion has had better days. Once 20-0…
Israel Adesanya surprised MMA ‘GOAT’ isn’t in UFC Hall of Fame seven years after release
One UFC legend has yet to be immortalized. This summer, we saw several stars get inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame: WMMA ‘GOAT’ Amanda…
Israel Adesanya believes Jon Jones was right to reject $30M Tom Aspinall fight offer and retire despite U-turn
Israel Adesanya thinks Jon Jones made the right call by retiring from MMA earlier this year. The greatest fighter of all time was expected to…
‘Let’s be real’… Top UFC middleweight reveals why he ranks someone higher than Anderson Silva in division’s GOAT list
Heading into UFC 319, Dricus du Plessis had already built a strong middleweight title run. The defending champion was looking to secure his third title…
Israel Adesanya froze for 8 seconds after almost missing UFC 319 knockout that broke the internet
Israel Adesanya nearly missed the best moment of UFC 319 because he was too busy yapping. The former two-time middleweight champion watched on from home…
Israel Adesanya gives Khamzat Chimaev seal of approval after dethroning Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319
Khamzat Chimaev proved Israel Adesanya wrong at UFC 319. Years after taking the sport by storm on Fight Island, ‘Borz’ has finally touched UFC gold…
Dricus du Plessis dismissed ‘irrelevant’ criticism following opponent’s confusion after title win
Dricus du Plessis was completely dismissive of two of his biggest rivals as they laughed about his confusing fighting style, despite knocking out the Middleweight…
Israel Adesanya predicts ‘deep waters’ will be the difference in Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes the early minutes will tell the story of the UFC 319 headliner. UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis…
Top 3 Dricus du Plessis most savage moments including one rant that made Israel Adesanya cry
Dricus du Plessis may be one of the top fighters in the UFC today, but his skill in the ring pales in comparison to his…
Israel Adesanya reveals interest in rematch against middleweight he dominated as champion
Adesanya is itching to return.
‘Don’t lie’… Fans question Dricus du Plessis’ pick for the best opponent he’s faced ahead of UFC 319
The UFC’s middleweight champion has been involved in some back and forth bouts during his incredible rise. While Dricus du Plessis remains undefeated inside the…
Israel Adesanya called out by middleweight contender after Sean Strickland’s UFC rematch snub
With options for an opponent seemingly limited, Israel Adesanya has been offered a huge comeback in his return to the UFC later this year. In…
Reinier de Ridder reveals ‘dream’ first title defense after beating the Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev winner
Reinier de Ridder is not shying away from looking ahead after his crucial victory at UFC Abu Dhabi. De Ridder recorded his maiden UFC main…
Sean Strickland turns down fight against Israel Adesanya as he receives indefinite suspension
Izzy will have to wait longer for his desired fight.