JUNE 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ISRAEL ADESANYA MIDDLEWEIGHT
16 WIN •
0 LOSS •
-Â KOÂ
MIDDLEWEIGHT
16 WIN
0 LOSS
- KO
Dricus Du Plessis says he 'did manhandle' UFC champ Israel Adesanya in training years ago Dricus Du Plessis recounts the time he had his way with UFC champ Israel Adesanya while they trained about 10 years ago.
UFC on ABC 5 video: David Onama brutally KOs Gabriel Santos, copies Israel Adesanya's celebration David Onama recreated Israel Adesanya’s bow-and-arrow celebration after a brutal knockout win at UFC on ABC 5.
JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC on ABC 5 video: Brendan Allen drops, submits Bruno Silva, then sends message to Israel Adesanya Brendan Allen said he’s “the only guy to threaten” Israel Adesanya from a style perspective after a slick submission at UFC on ABC 5.
JUNE 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jared Cannonier wants title eliminator bout or backup role for Israel Adesanya's next UFC title defense Jared Cannonier lays out what he thinks should be next for his UFC career.
JUNE 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Israel Adesanya: Fifth fight with Alex Pereira will only happen for UFC light heavyweight title Israel Adesanya doesn’t think he’ll ever fight Alex Pereira again, but if he does, it would have to be for the UFC light heavyweight title.
JUNE 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Israel Adesanya reveals advice he gave Alex Pereira for Jan Blachowicz fight during airport run-in UFC champ Israel Adesanya offered up some insight to Alex Pereira about his upcoming fight with Jan Blachowicz.
JUNE 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Israel Adesanya appreciates Jon Jones' recent show of respect: 'Real recognize real' Israel Adesanya appreciates Jon Jones’ recent praise.
JUNE 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Israel Adesanya wants UFC to increase bonuses: 'Inflation has been going up' Israel Adesanya thinks the UFC needs to increase the amount they hand out for bonuses.
JUNE 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Israel Adesanya goes off on judges after teammate Kai Kara-France loss: 'F*ck them c*nts' UFC champ Israel Adesanya was not happy with the judging in the UFC on ESPN 45 main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi.
JUNE 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jared Cannonier: I'm definitely calling for Israel Adesanya rematch after 'I put Marvin Vettori's lights out' With Israel Adesanya looking to compete at UFC 293, Jared Cannonier plans to position himself in a prime spot.
JUNE 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Logan Paul grapples UFC champions Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski Watch Logan Paul wrestle UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski.
MAY 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Sean Strickland: Israel Adesanya title fight '100 percent should be in the cards' with win over Abus Magomedov Sean Strickland thinks a fight with UFC champ Israel Adesanya is imminent if he can get past Abus Magomedov.
MAY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kai Kara-France: Israel Adesanya's knockout of Alex Pereira 'one of the biggest moments in our generation' Kai Kara-France takes inspiration from the way UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya rebounded against Alex Pereira.
MAY 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Kai Kara-France: Israel Adesanya's knockout of Alex Pereira 'one of the biggest moments in our generation' Kai Kara-France takes inspiration from the way UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya rebounded against Alex Pereira.
MAY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Eugene Bareman: Robert Whittaker hasn't done anything to warrant trilogy with Israel Adesanya Eugene Bareman would rather not see his prized student, UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, and Robert Whittaker fight a third time.
MAY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: See what happened when Alex Pereira ran into UFC rival Israel Adesanya at the airport It was inevitable for Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya to run into each other after both were spotted in Melbourne.
MAY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Khamzat Chimaev: Israel Adesanya a cash cow, UFC won't want to me to 'kill that guy' Khamzat Chimaev thinks the UFC is protecting Israel Adesanya from him.
MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dricus Du Plessis stands by comments on African representation that triggered Israel Adesanya: 'I simply stated the facts' Dricus Du Plessis won’t back down on the comments on African representation that triggered UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
MAY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis beats Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 but doesn't think he will Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis emerges as the No. 1 contender at UFC 290.
MAY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Israel Adesanya: Francis Ngannou's 'big f*cking move' to PFL will cause 'a ripple that forces change' Israel Adesanya believes Francis Ngannou’s move to PFL will have an impact on the UFC and other organizations.
MAY 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
UFC champ Israel Adesanya predicts Jan Blachowicz will take down Alex Pereira, 'beat him up there' UFC champ Israel Adesanya expects Jan Blachowicz to lean on his wrestling to dominate Alex Pereira.
MAY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC champ Israel Adesanya predicts Jan Blachowicz will take down Alex Pereira, 'beat him up there' UFC champ Israel Adesanya expects Jan Blachowicz to lean on his wrestling to dominate Alex Pereira.
MAY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is UFC missing out by not booking Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis right now? Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis have so much heat between them, it makes you wonder why the UFC doesn’t book that fight ASAP.
MAY 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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