All articles tagged with #israel adesanya
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Israel Adesanya predicts that Jack Della Maddalena will knock out Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, expecting an early finish and challenging the expectations for the fight, which has sparked mixed reactions among fans.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Alex Pereira, at 38, reclaimed his light heavyweight UFC title with a first-round TKO against Magomed Ankalaev, prompting an ecstatic reaction from Israel Adesanya, his former rival, who praised Pereira's aggressive performance. Adesanya also reflected on his own UFC title win six years ago and his past fights with Pereira.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Israel Adesanya predicts that the outcome of UFC 319's main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will hinge on the early minutes, with Chimaev likely to dominate early or Du Plessis potentially weathering the storm and winning in later rounds. The fight is highly anticipated, with predictions favoring a quick finish for Chimaev or a late TKO for Du Plessis.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Tom Aspinall shared a heartfelt moment with Israel Adesanya at UFC 317, where Adesanya praised Aspinall's interim heavyweight title defense, emphasizing its significance, and Aspinall expressed gratitude, highlighting the camaraderie and mutual respect among fighters.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Israel Adesanya predicts Jon Jones's retirement is temporary, believing the UFC legend will return due to the drama and social media hype, despite Jones's recent retirement announcement after a potential fight with Tom Aspinall.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Joaquin Buckley criticized Israel Adesanya publicly after Adesanya's comments about him watching his fight, calling out Adesanya for not being a 'real fighter' and expressing willingness to fight him again, even at middleweight, after his recent loss to Kamaru Usman.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Israel Adesanya recalls a warning from Dana White before his UFC 293 fight against Sean Strickland, which he lost, marking a career slump. He reflects on the fight and expresses interest in a rematch with Strickland to face his best version, while also being more selective with his future fights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Israel Adesanya reacted with excitement to Michael Chandler's dramatic slams on Charles Oliveira during the UFC 309 co-main event. Despite Chandler's late efforts, Oliveira secured a victory and a title shot in the lightweight division. Chandler, now with a 2-4 record in the UFC, expressed interest in a rematch with Conor McGregor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
Israel Adesanya predicts Jon Jones will easily defeat Stipe Miocic in their UFC 309 heavyweight title fight. Jones, who impressed in his heavyweight debut by quickly submitting Ciryl Gane, is expected by Adesanya to finish Miocic within the first two rounds. Miocic, a former two-time champion, hasn't fought since losing to Francis Ngannou in 2021.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Alex Pereira welcomes Jamahal Hill seeking advice from Israel Adesanya, expressing confidence in Hill's readiness for their UFC 300 bout despite injury layoff. Pereira, aiming for a successful title defense, dismisses speculation about moving up in weight class and emphasizes his focus on defending the light heavyweight title. He also playfully suggests that Hill's decision to train with Adesanya could lead to frustration, given Pereira's previous victories over both fighters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Robert Whittaker expresses disappointment over potential middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, acknowledging the draw of Adesanya and the champion's request for the matchup. Whittaker envisions Adesanya dominating du Plessis for five rounds but also acknowledges du Plessis' toughness and potential to disrupt Adesanya's rhythm. Meanwhile, Whittaker is focused on his own upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC Saudi Arabia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
Israel Adesanya reveals that he was offered a fight against Dricus du Plessis for UFC 300, but du Plessis and his team declined, likely due to injuries sustained in his previous fight. Adesanya expressed willingness to fight despite injuries and hinted at a potential future showdown in Africa, as both fighters remain on a collision course for a different date.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
Israel Adesanya visited Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his featherweight title defense against Ilia Topuria, training with him at his gym in Australia. Adesanya expressed confidence in Volkanovski's abilities and believes he will remind everyone of his skills in the upcoming fight, following Volkanovski's recent loss. Adesanya himself is also preparing for a return to the octagon after losing his middleweight title.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Fighting
Israel Adesanya congratulates Dricus du Plessis on winning the UFC middleweight title but asserts that he still intends to challenge him, expressing happiness for du Plessis while also emphasizing their ongoing rivalry and his determination to "test that ass." The two fighters have a history of heated exchanges, and Adesanya lost the title to Sean Strickland in September.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Mania
Israel Adesanya was absent from UFC 297, opting to watch the event from home in Auckland, New Zealand, where he enjoyed the warm weather and relaxed atmosphere. Despite missing the chance to challenge Dricus Du Plessis for his former middleweight title, Adesanya commented on the main event and congratulated Du Plessis on becoming the fourth African champion in UFC history, but also hinted at a future showdown by saying, "I’m still going to test that ass."