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Israel Adesanya set to return amid links to UFC 300 title fight headliner: ‘We answered a call’
Israel Adesanya set to return amid links to UFC 300 title fight headliner: ‘We answered a call’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya is reportedly set to make his return to the Octagon in the… 

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Posted on February 17, 2024, 3:04 pm By
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UFC 298: Pros predict Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Israel Adesanya or Sean Strickland? Pros predict the winner of UFC 293’s main event, …read more

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Eugene Bareman says Israel Adesanya is “finished his little hiatus” as return nears

Hiatus over …read more

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Israel Adesanya shares prediction for Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 298

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Eugene Bareman: Israel Adesanya ‘basically finished his little hiatus,’ ready to come back

Eugene Bareman says Israel Adesanya is inching closer to coming back.
Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) announced that he’ll be taking some time off after losing his middleweight title to Sean …read more

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Posted on February 14, 2024, 5:43 pm By
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Israel Adesanya says Alexander Volkanovski about to remind everybody vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘How quickly they forget’

Israel Adesanya paid Alexander Volkanovski a visit ahead of UFC 298.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Ilia Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the Feb. …read more

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Dricus du Plessis unsure of Israel Adesanya fight at UFC 300: ‘I’m not going to be fully recovered’

Dricus du Plessis claims that while competing at a monumental UFC 300 card in April – the newly-minted middleweight kingpin has no interest in potentially landing a bout with Israel …read more

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Posted on February 8, 2024, 2:44 am By
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Dricus du Plessis gives update on UFC 300 availability, believes Israel Adesanya is ‘probably’ next

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Dricus du Plessis may not headline UFC 300 after all.
The reigning UFC middleweight champion said this week that a …read more

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Posted on February 7, 2024, 9:43 pm By
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‘Sean Strickland Is Not Some Magical Fighter’

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City Kickboxing’s Eugene Bareman knows why his pupil Israel Adesanya lost his last fight, and it’s not …read more

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Israel Adesanya teases potential return at UFC 300: “The gods must be crazy”

UFC 300? …read more

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Posted on February 1, 2024, 10:13 pm By
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UFC 300 fight card and rumor tracker: Israel Adesanya causes stir as he teases return at historic card

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UFC 300 is expected to deliver a loaded lineup for the promotion’s historic April event.
Following one of the most chaotic …read more

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Israel Adesanya hints at UFC 300 main event fight return with 300-Themed poster: ‘The Gods must be crazy’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya appears to be gearing up for a return to the Octagon at UFC 300 in two months time – amid continues links to …read more

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Israel Adesanya’s coach cautious of potential Khamzat Chimaev fight at UFC 300: ‘We have to prepare’

Former two-weight middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya’s head coach, Eugene Bareman has revealed that he and the former titleholder have been open to the prospect that they eventually stand opposite Khamzat …read more

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Israel Adesanya’s cautious of potential Khamzat Chimaev fight at UFC 300: ‘We have to prepare’

Former two-weight middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya’s head coach, Eugene Bareman has revealed that he and the former titleholder have been open to the prospect that they eventually stand opposite Khamzat …read more

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Israel Adesanya’s coach names three fighters as “the most obvious options” for his UFC return

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Posted on January 26, 2024, 7:43 pm By
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Robert Whittaker explains why he’s picking “awkward” Dricus du Plessis to defeat Israel Adesanya

A big call …read more

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Video – Sean Strickland’s immediate backstage reaction to UFC 297 title loss: ‘Welcome to fighting’

Sean Strickland’s middleweight title reign came to an end a mere four months after it began.

Following his stunning upset of two-time champion Israel Adesanya in September, Strickland was primed to …read more

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Henry Cejudo: UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis should tell Israel Adesanya to ‘take a hike’

Henry Cejudo advises Dricus Du Plessis to go after Alex Pereira, not Israel Adesanya.
During the UFC 297 pre-fight news conference, Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) expressed interest in eventually …read more

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Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya grudge match odds revealed

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Sean Strickland planning to run for public office after UFC career: ‘Could you picture me sitting across from AOC?’

Sean Strickland is making plans for a political career once his fighting days are done.

Four months after his spectacular title-winning performance against Israel Adesanya, middleweight champ Sean Strickland surrendered …read more

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Israel Adesanya teases return amid links to grudge fight with Dricus du Plessis at UFC 300: ‘Here we go again’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has teased a potential return to the Octagon in the near future, amid links to a championship grudge fight with newly-minted gold holder, …read more

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Posted on January 23, 2024, 1:13 pm By
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Israel Adesanya expected to miss UFC 300 return, title grudge fight with Dricus du Plessis: ‘Not ready to go’

Although Israel Adesanya has been stoking the embers of his fiery 2024 return, he has sadly been reported to have shut down any rumors about him and Dricus Du Plessis …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 5:44 pm By
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Israel Adesanya reacts to Dricus du Plessis beating Sean Strickland: ‘I’m still going to test that ass’

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Israel Adesanya is happy for Dricus du Plessis, but he …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 3:43 pm By
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Israel Adesanya happy for new UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis, but ‘still going to test that ass’

Despite their history, Israel Adesanya praised Dricus Du Plessis for his title win at UFC 297.
Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) defeated Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) by split …read more

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Israel Adesanya mocks Sean Strickland’s title fight defeat at UFC 297: ‘What a title reign though?’

Failing to attend the festivities at the Scotiabank Arena in Canada over the weekend, former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya was not shy in his mocking on past rival, Sean …read more

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Israel Adesanya opens as betting favorite to beat Dricus du Plessis in title grudge fight after UFC 297

Off the back of UFC 297 overnight, former two-time divisional champion, Israel Adesanya has opened as a betting favorite to beat newly-minted gold holder, Dricus du Plessis in the pair’s …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 6:43 pm By
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Israel Adesanya accepts call out from Dricus du Plessis after UFC 297 title win: ‘Our paths are destined to cross again’

Former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya appears to be all ears toward last night’s call out from rival and newly-crowned divisional champion, Dricus du Plessis following UFC 297 – claiming …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 4:43 pm By
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Dricus du Plessis says callout of Israel Adesanya is nothing personal: “UFC 300 sounds amazing”

War awaits …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 12:43 pm By
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Israel Adesanya responds to callout from UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis: “This arc in my story was written long ago”

We write history …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 10:13 am By
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Where Izzy?

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There were reports that former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was going to be sitting cageside for the …read more

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Posted on January 21, 2024, 8:43 am By
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Dricus du Plessis dethrones Sean Strickland to win title in UFC 297 main event, calls out Israel Adesanya

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Dricus du Plessis delivered on his promise to become middleweight champion following a brutal, five-round war with …read more

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UFC 297 results: Dricus Du Plessis beats Sean Strickland in brawl, sends message to Israel Adesanya

South Africa has a UFC champion.
Through his efforts in the UFC 297 main event Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Dricus Du Plessis was crowned the promotion’s middleweight champion with …read more

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Drake places massive wager on Sean Strickland, announces plans to attend hometown UFC 297

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Less than six months after Drake put down $500,000 on Israel Adesanya to knock out Sean Strickland, he’s …read more

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Joe Rogan dismisses idea Israel Adesanya underestimated Sean Strickland in title loss: “He’s just that good”

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UFC 297’s Marc-Andre Barriault inspired by Sean Strickland’s title win: ‘It proves to me that everything is possible’

TORONTO – Few saw Sean Strickland upsetting Israel Adesanya and becoming UFC champion. Although the result shocked many, it also inspired others.
UFC middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault added fuel to his growing …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis reacts after “irrelevant” Israel Adesanya picks him to defeat Sean Strickland at UFC 297

Irrelevant …read more

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Johnny Eblen recounts sparring UFC champ Sean Strickland, not surprised he ‘beat the brakes off’ Israel Adesanya

Johnny Eblen expected UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland to have success.
Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) dropped Israel Adesanya en route to a unanimous decision win to claim the title at …read more

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Sean Strickland buries hatchet with Dricus du Plessis, but tells Israel Adesanya ‘shut your f****** mouth’

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A few weeks ago, Sean Strickland was diving over chairs to throw punches at Dricus du Plessis …read more

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Sean Strickland responds after Israel Adesanya picks Dricus Du Plessis to win at UFC 297: “Shut your f*****g mouth”

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Sean Strickland on a potential rematch with Israel Adesanya at UFC 300: “How much are you paying me?”

Rematch? …read more

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Sean Strickland responds after being labeled a hypocrite by Israel Adesanya, Ian Garry and other UFC fighters: “Do you think I give a f**k?”

Hypocrite? …read more

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Israel Adesanya respects Sean Strickland’s skills but predicts Dricus Du Plessis to submit him at UFC 297

Israel Adesanya sees Dricus Du Plessis finishing UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on the ground.
Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 4-0 …read more

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Dricus du Plessis reveals the “mistake” Israel Adesanya made in UFC 293 fight with Sean Strickland: “He just saw a guy that is not on his level”

A fair point? …read more

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Posted on January 18, 2024, 2:13 pm By
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Sean Strickland Willing to Make a Quick Turnaround for Israel Adesanya Rematch at UFC 300 if the Price Is Right

Sean Strickland has opened the door for a potential rematch with Israel Adesanya at UFC 300.

After scoring a stunning upset against ‘The Last Stylebender’ to claim the middleweight world championship …read more

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Posted on January 18, 2024, 1:43 am By
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Sean Strickland explains why Dricus Du Plessis is a “harder fight” compared to Israel Adesanya

Harder fight …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis says he’s open to fighting Israel Adesanya at UFC 300: “Give the fans what they want”

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Israel Adesanya takes aim at Sean Strickland for getting “triggered” over trash talk from Dricus Du Plessis

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Israel Adesanya picks Dricus du Plessis to beat Sean Strickland at UFC 297: ‘Does it go the distance? No’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya will surely have a keen eye on proceedings at UFC 297 this weekend, and has made a bold prediction that arch-rival, Dricus du …read more

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Sean Strickland Explains What Differentiates Him From Israel Adesanya

Sean Strickland still doesn’t think highly of Israel Adesanya’s approach to life. …read more

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Posted on January 17, 2024, 5:43 pm By
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Israel Adesanya give his pick for Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be watching the UFC 297 main event with keen interest.  Champion Sean Strickland, who won the title by defeating Adesanya, put his belt on the …read more

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Morning Report: Sean Strickland says he hasn’t watched Israel Adesanya win, doesn’t watch opponents’ fights

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The Sean Strickland story is one of the most surprising in middleweight history.
2023 was the year of …read more

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Posted on January 17, 2024, 1:43 pm By
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Sean Strickland Has a Crazy Theory for Why Israel Adesanya Came Up Short in Their UFC 293 Title Tilt

Sean Strickland has a crazy theory as to why Israel Adesanya failed to retain his middleweight world title when the two men met inside the Octagon last year.

In the …read more

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Posted on January 17, 2024, 12:43 am By
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Sean Strickland offers unique theory why Israel Adesanya ‘crumbled’ against him at UFC 293

“He crumbled” …read more

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Sorry Izzy, But Khamzat Now ‘No. 1 Option’ For Next Title Fight

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Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is injured and currently in rehab as he works his way …read more

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Posted on January 16, 2024, 9:43 pm By
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Video: Will Israel Adesanya or Khamzat Chimaev take UFC middleweight gold next?

A pair of big-name UFC middleweights have recently made headlines for different reasons.
Former UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya has been looking jacked in recent photos that he has posted online. …read more

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Israel Adesanya shares timeline for UFC return after suffering an undisclosed injury

Timeline …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 6:44 pm By
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Israel Adesanya reveals injury setback sidelining him from UFC return: ‘I want to say more but I’m keeping it to myself’

Former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has revealed an undisclosed injury setback is likely to keep him from full-time training until the end of February at the very earliest – …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 3:14 pm By
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Israel Adesanya avoids conviction for drunk driving charge, but receives fine among other penalties

Fined …read more

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Israel Adesanya Dodges Drunk Driving Conviction, Expected to Attend UFC 297 in Toronto

Former two-time middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya has escaped a drunk driving conviction in Auckland, New Zealand.

The MMA superstar was pulled over on August 19, 2023, three weeks ahead of …read more

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Report: Israel Adesanya Avoids Conviction for Drunk Driving in New Zealand

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has avoided a conviction for a drunk driving incident last August, according to a report from the New Zealand Herald. …read more

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Israel Adesanya weighs up UFC future amid links to fighting return: ‘I know I’m on the back end of my career’

Linked with a return to the Octagon in the coming months in a bid to kickstart his 2024 season, Israel Adesanya has confirmed that while he expects to fight at …read more

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Posted on January 10, 2024, 4:43 pm By
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No drink-driving conviction for Israel Adesanya, but judge suspends license and fines former UFC champ

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya avoided a conviction in his drink-driving case.
Back in September, Adesanya entered a guilty plea after he was charged with driving on an Auckland, New …read more

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Israel Adesanya admits he’s on “the back end” of his career, focused on “quality” fights not quantity in 2024

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Israel Adesanya seeks quality over quantity upon UFC return: ‘I know I’m on the backend of my career’

Israel Adesanya will be more tactical moving forward when it comes to his UFC career.
Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland this past September at …read more

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Israel Adesanya opens up on decision to take UFC hiatus: “I missed the beast”

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Posted on January 8, 2024, 11:43 pm By
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Israel Adesanya reveals his corner advised him against going for broke in fifth round of UFC title fight with Sean Strickland

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Israel Adesanya claims coach prevented him from going out on his shield against Sean Strickland: ‘I wanted to’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has claimed his corner and head coach, Eugene Bareman prevented him from going out on his shield against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 …read more

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Israel Adesanya clams coach prevented him from going out on his shield against Sean Strickland: ‘I wanted to’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has claimed his corner and head coach, Eugene Bareman prevented him from going out on his shield against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 …read more

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Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira 3 rumors swirl after ‘Stylebender’ shares photo of his updated physique

Could it be? …read more

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Izzy Natural?

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Could Israel Adesanya be bulking up for a second attempt at capturing the UFC light heavyweight title? Israel Adesanya is strutting his stuff.
The former …read more

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Posted on January 4, 2024, 10:13 pm By
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Israel Adesanya urged to commit to UFC 300 return, fight Strickland – du Plessis winner: ‘They’re trying to procure that fight’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has been urged to make a commitment and announce plans to fight at UFC 300 next year, with Chael Sonnen urging the City …read more

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Chael Sonnen reveals Israel Adesanya’s return fight at UFC 300

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‘Overlooked’ Strickland Most ‘Beatable’ Champion?

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Is Sean Strickland an easier fight than Israel Adesanya or Alex Pereira?
Former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, …read more

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Israel Adesanya Indicates UFC Return is Looming: ‘You Will See Me Soon’

It appears Israel Adesanya’s hiatus will come to an end in the near future. …read more

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Last night (Fri., Dec. 22, 2023), Israel Adesanya announced that he would be returning quicker than many fight fans expected. One day …read more

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Israel Adesanya hints at UFC return: ‘You will see me soon’

Israel Adesanya could be back soon.
While he’s largely remained quiet since his UFC 293 title loss in September to Sean Strickland, “The Last Stylebender” doesn’t think he’ll be out of …read more

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Israel Adesanya hints at early return from hiatus: ‘You will see me soon’

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Israel Adesanya could be back in action sooner than you think.
The two-time UFC middleweight champion has been …read more

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Posted on December 23, 2023, 6:47 pm By
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Israel Adesanya teases return “soon”, not sticking to original 2027 timeline

Despite being one of the most decorated champions in the history of the sport, Israel Adesanya saw his second reign as UFC middleweight champion come to an end to heavy …read more

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Posted on December 23, 2023, 5:16 pm By
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Khamzat Chimaev teases fight with Israel Adesanya amid links to blockbuster return on UFC 300 card

Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev appears to have sights firmly fixed on a massive showdown with former two-time division kingpin, Israel Adesanya – posting numerous photos of his arch-rival on …read more

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Israel Adesanya reveals he will make his UFC return “soon”

Let’s go! …read more

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Posted on December 23, 2023, 10:46 am By
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Ex-UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya teases his return to the Octagon: ‘You Will See Me Soon’

Israel Adesanya is already gearing up for a return to the Octagon.

After establishing himself as the most active champion in UFC history, ‘The Last Stylebender’ decided to take some …read more

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