Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has expressed interest in a potential showdown with undefeated star Khamzat Chimaev after the Chechen fighter’s dominant victory over Robert Whittaker in October. Adesanya, who is set to return to action against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia on February 1, was impressed by … Read more
Two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is set to headline the first-ever UFC event in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for February 2025. The highly anticipated bout will see the Nigerian-New Zealander face off against France’s Nassourdine Imavov in a non-title middleweight clash, as part of Riyadh Season’s ambitious sports programme. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has opened up about his retirement plans, acknowledging that his distinguished fighting career may soon be nearing its conclusion. Now 35, Adesanya’s last appearance in the Octagon came at UFC 305 in August, where he suffered a fourth-round submission loss to South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis. The fight marked … Read more
Nigerian-born New Zealander and UFC middleweight fighter, Israel Adesanya, made a significant return to Lagos on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, just days after experiencing his fourth defeat in three years. Adesanya, widely known as “The Last Stylebender,” was warmly welcomed at Murtala Muhammed Airport, with videos and photos of his arrival shared by the Nigerians … Read more
At UFC 305, South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title by defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya via submission in the fourth round. This highly anticipated grudge match, driven by pre-fight tensions related to race and identity, saw Du Plessis secure victory with a rear-naked choke. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not … Read more