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Photo: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) At UFC 305 in Perth, Israel Adesanya made a comeback to the Octagon after an 11-month break. Despite a strong start, he was defeated in the fourth round by Dricus Du Plessis , who retained his middleweight title by submission. During the fight, just before being taken down by Du Plessis, Adesanya made a gesture that many thought was a challenge to start a wild exchange, similar to one made famous by UFC fighter Max Holloway .  Holloway's gesture, pointing to the ground to signal a fight-ending exchange, became well-known in 2016 and was highlighted again at UFC 300. Photo: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) However, Adesanya recently clarified the meaning behind his gesture. In a video on his YouTube channel, he explained that he wasn’t trying to start a brawl. Instead, he pointed to the ground to show that he tripped and wasn’t hurt by a punch. Adesanya said he wanted to make it clear that he wasn’t rocked by Du Plessis’ strike. After the fight, Adesa...

Photo: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) Israel Adesanya felt confident in his fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305, but a series of punches from du Plessis led to a moment that ended the fight in the fourth round. Adesanya believes he wasn't really hurt by du Plessis' strikes just before the fight-ending rear-naked choke.  He admitted he made a mistake that gave du Plessis the opening he needed. "I have to watch it again because I don’t think I was rocked," Adesanya said after the fight. "I think I slipped, and then he caught me as I was trying to get away. I can’t remember how he took me down because it all happened so fast." Photo: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) At the time of the stoppage, the judges' scorecards were very close, with two judges scoring it 29-28 for du Plessis, and one judge scoring it 29-28 for Adesanya. The fight was competitive, with both fighters having their moments. Despite the loss, Adesanya was proud of his performance. He felt...

Photo: Dricus Du Plessis (Instagram) Dricus Du Plessis kept his middleweight title after a tough battle with Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. The fight took place at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and was filled with exciting moments. The fight ended in the fourth round when Du Plessis managed to get behind Adesanya and forced him to tap out with a rear-naked choke. The time of the submission was 3:38. Adesanya, who was fighting for the first time this year, was hoping to win back the title he lost last September. He looked sharp at the start, showing off his skills in both attack and defense. Photo: Dricus Du Plessis (Instagram) Du Plessis used a mix of high and low kicks and also tried to use his wrestling skills, which played a big part in his win. Adesanya fought back with some strong body shots and mixed up his punches well throughout the fight. In the second round, Du Plessis tried to take Adesanya down and almost got a choke, but Adesanya managed to escape. The two fighters went ba...

Photo: Instagram/Dricus du Plessis Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis had some sharp words for Israel Adesanya at the UFC 305 press conference in Perth, Australia.  Adesanya, who recently picked up golf during his break from fighting, was told by du Plessis that he might be spending more time on the golf course after their upcoming match. The two fighters are set to face off on August 17 at RAC Arena. Adesanya, a two-time middleweight champion, is returning to the octagon for the first time since losing his title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September. Photo: Instagram/Dricus du Plessis Despite the tension, du Plessis remained calm. “For me, there’s no tension from me,” he said. “I get into the octagon and I do my job. You can be the biggest asshole in the world, you can be the nicest guy in the world, I’m going out there to kill you — and I hope you’re doing the same to me, because otherwise, it’s not going to be a good night for you.” Adesanya responded, “I don’t real...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya , also known as 'The Last Stylebender,' has been absent from the Octagon for nearly a year. His last fight ended in a surprising loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September, where he lost his 185lb title after five rounds. Rumors are circulating that Adesanya will make his return at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, this August. He is expected to challenge current champion Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title. Adesanya has explained his return, emphasizing that it’s not just about reclaiming the belt. After his defeat, the 34-year-old took a break to recover from numerous injuries. During this time, he also made significant lifestyle changes to optimize his training and overall health. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya “I’m putting in work. I just want to optimize myself better than I was,” Adesanya shared in a recent YouTube video. He highlighted changes in his diet and training routine,...

Photo: Instagram/Dricus Du Plessis Dricus Du Plessis , the number one UFC middleweight contender, brushed off his confrontation with champion Israel Adesanya following his victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Adesanya entered the octagon after Du Plessis' win and directed a barrage of expletives at the South African fighter, injecting an ugly racial undertone into their upcoming fight. Du Plessis, however, remained unfazed by Adesanya's behavior, stating at the post-fight press conference that the champion was acting like a clown and not displaying the behavior expected of a champion or a man. He emphasized the importance of conducting oneself with dignity and being a role model for others. Photo: Instagram/Dricus Du Plessis Du Plessis had drawn Adesanya's attention by highlighting his residency in Africa compared to Adesanya's in New Zealand, proclaiming himself as the true African champion. Despite accusations of disrespecting Adesanya's African heritage, D...