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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: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) Israel Adesanya , a famous UFC fighter, has publicly apologized to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif for comments he made about her. Adesanya had wrongly assumed that Khelif was a transgender woman after hearing about her recent Olympic win in Paris. Khelif has faced controversy over her gender identity, especially after she and another boxer were disqualified last year for not meeting certain gender criteria. However, both were later cleared to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Adesanya had tweeted about the situation, saying, "Men should not be boxing women," but later realized he was mistaken. He apologized, saying, "I got it wrong... I didn’t understand what was going on." Photo: Israel Adesanya (Instagram) Khelif will compete in the Olympic final on August 9, aiming for a gold medal. Meanwhile, Adesanya is focused on his own upcoming fight. He will face Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 on...

Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira A recent video of UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira visiting Australia has gone viral. Pereira, who was in Melbourne before being called to headline UFC 303 in Las Vegas, took time to visit a Children’s Hospital to meet young cancer patients. He brought along his world title belts from the 205lb and 185lb divisions. During his visit, one young fan asked Pereira to shave his head due to his recent cancer diagnosis. This touching moment, captured on camera for Pereira’s YouTube channel, has spread across social media. At the Melbourne Children’s Hospital, Pereira met with several kids, posed for photos, signed autographs, and answered questions. Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira One fan, who had watched him knock out Israel Adesanya in 2022, asked Pereira if he would shave his head since he was going to lose his hair from treatment. Pereira agreed, and they posed for photos with matching haircuts. The fan shared that Pereira’s story was inspiring and...

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/Sean Strickland In the highly anticipated UFC 293 showdown in Sydney, Sean Strickland emerged victorious, dethroning Israel Adesanya to become the new middleweight champion. The fight captured the attention of TNT experts Michael Bisping and Nick Peet, both of whom had critical assessments of Adesanya's performance. Bisping, a former UFC champion himself, expressed his belief that Adesanya exhibited an "air of arrogance" that ultimately contributed to his defeat. The tone for the bout was set early when Adesanya was dropped in the first round, signaling a challenging night ahead. Strickland maintained relentless pressure, preventing Adesanya from finding his rhythm throughout the match. Photo: Instagram/Sean Strickland Strickland, after securing a unanimous decision victory, didn't mince words, likening the encounter to fighting an "amateur." Bisping echoed Strickland's sentiments, noting Adesanya's smug demeanor even after facing a...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya   At the UFC 293 press conference held in Australia, tensions flared between Israel Adesanya and Manel Kape, despite the fact that they were not slated to face each other in the octagon. The altercation ignited when Kape was asked about his impromptu fight against Felipe dos Santos, a replacement for the injured Kai Kara-France, who was Adesanya's teammate. Kape didn't hold back, publicly berating Kara-France, calling him derogatory names, and accusing him of avoiding the fight. Amidst the verbal exchange, Adesanya, standing just a seat away from Kape, joined the fray, further escalating the situation. Security personnel swiftly intervened, preventing a physical confrontation. Even heavyweight fighter Tai Tuivasa found himself caught in the middle of the heated exchange. While tensions simmered down, Sean Strickland, Adesanya's opponent, surprisingly emerged as the voice of reason, urging everyone to calm down and reminding Adesanya that pr...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight UFC title in an upcoming bout against Sean Strickland at UFC 293, as confirmed by UFC president Dana White on Tuesday. Scheduled to take place on September 9th in Sydney, this eagerly anticipated clash will mark Adesanya's return to the octagon following his triumphant victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287 in April, where he recaptured the middleweight championship belt with a sensational knockout. This match holds special significance for Adesanya, given that it not only marks his 11th consecutive appearance with a UFC championship at stake but also provides a chance to avenge a previous loss. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya In 2022, Pereira handed Adesanya a knockout defeat that resulted in him losing the belt after a successful streak of two title defenses. Strickland, ranked fifth in the middleweight contender list, earned his title shot by securing back-to-back wins against Nassourdine Imavo...

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...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a storied rivalry, and while another fight between the two seems unlikely at the moment, Adesanya has expressed his willingness to engage in an MMA trilogy bout if Pereira becomes the champion in his new weight division. Adesanya emerged victorious in their most recent encounter at UFC 287, finally overcoming Pereira after suffering a title fight loss at UFC 281 and two previous kickboxing defeats to the Brazilian striker. Pereira, a former two-division champion in Glory Kickboxing, is set to face Jan Blachowicz in the light heavyweight division at UFC 291 on July 29. Adesanya, who faced Blachowicz and lost during one of the Polish fighter's successful title defenses, shared some advice with Pereira during a recent airport encounter. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya Adesanya believes Pereira has the potential to knock out Blachowicz, cautioning him to be wary of the former champion's patience due to Pere...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya has defended his decision to mock Alex Pereira 's 12-year-old son following the UFC 287 knockout, claiming he had taught the child a life lesson. Adesanya imitated Pereira's son, Alessandro, who had mocked Adesanya after his 2017 kickboxing defeat. Some fans criticised Adesanya for his behaviour as the child appeared to be in tears after his father's defeat. However, Adesanya defended his actions, saying that he did the child a favour by teaching him manners and respect. He also claimed that Pereira lacked the discipline to scold his son for mocking him in public. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira in round 2 of their UFC rematch. Adesanya stated that if he had a son who mocked a defeated opponent in public, he would have him apologise to that person. He insisted that he would continue to teach children manners and respect when parents failed to do so. Pereira has won two kickboxing fights against Ades...

Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira Alex Pereira 's career may be in jeopardy after being knocked out by Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, according to Tristar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi . The brutal knockout in Round 2 of their title fight rematch left Pereira unconscious and Zahabi believes the damage could be career-ending. He cited Jose Aldo 's knockout loss to Conor McGregor , which left Aldo no longer a dominant fighter, as an example. Zahabi believes that Pereira may never be the same after such a devastating loss. Prior to the knockout, Pereira had found success with his leg kicks and had even backed Adesanya against the cage. Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira was knocked out by Israel Adesanya in round 2 of their UFC rematch. However, Adesanya caught him with a powerful counter right that started the fight-ending sequence. While Adesanya claimed he was baiting Pereira, Zahabi thinks he was in trouble before he landed the punch. Zahabi believes that getting knocked out badly like Pe...

Photo: Instagram/ Israel Adesanya  Israel Adesanya 's victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287 has stunned the MMA world, as he defeated his personal nemesis who had beaten him twice in their kickboxing careers and once with a fifth-round shocker at UFC 281. Adesanya's win against Pereira was likely the sweetest victory of his career, and he celebrated by mimicking Pereira's arrow celebration, firing multiple imaginary arrows into his fallen opponent, and unleashing a scream. The former UFC middleweight champion, once again became the current UFC middleweight champion and became the first two-time middleweight champion in UFC history, and tied his idol Anderson Silva for the most knockouts in UFC middleweight history with 13. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya  Adesanya had defended his title against five different challengers and already had a track to the UFC Hall of Fame, but found greatness once again in the second round. Pereira seemed to break through Adesanya's defens...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya  Israel Adesanya has declared that his upcoming fight with Alex Pereira at UFC 287 will be their last meeting. Adesanya is seeking to regain the UFC middleweight title that he lost to Pereira last November and to earn his first victory over Pereira in their rivalry that dates back to their kickboxing days. At the ceremonial weigh-ins, Adesanya stated that the fight meant everything to him and that it would be “one and done”. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya  Pereira, typically stoic, took aim at Adesanya's dog collar, which he has been wearing since media day this past Wednesday. Pereira promised to take the collar off and take Adesanya out, like a dog. The co-main event features Miami's Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns in a welterweight contenders' bout. Masvidal has been in high spirits all week and promised that his hometown will have plenty to celebrate after the fight. Burns, on the other hand, was booed by the crowd but welcomed it...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya , the former UFC middleweight champion, believes he is not being given the respect he deserves as he prepares to enter the octagon once again. Adesanya will attempt to reclaim his title on Saturday against his rival, Alex Pereira , in an immediate championship rematch. The fight will take place in the main event of UFC 287, airing on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya  Speaking to reporters, Adesanya expressed his feeling that he is being underestimated and counted out due to the result of his last fight against Pereira, forgetting all of his accomplishments in the sport. The Last Stylebender lost to Pereira in November at UFC 281 by fifth-round TKO. Although it was their first time fighting in MMA, they had fought twice before in kickboxing, with Pereira winning by decision and knockout. Adesanya believes that his series against Pereira is one of the greatest in MMA h...

Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira  Alex Pereira will rematch Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title at UFC 287 on April 8th. Pereira won the title by knocking out Adesanya in the final round of their fight last November. The location and venue for the event have not been announced, but it is expected to take place in New York with potential venues being the Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden. Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira/Israel Adesanya This will be a chance for Adesanya to avenge his defeat, as Pereira had previously beaten him twice in their kickboxing days. In addition to the main event, the co-main event of UFC 287 will feature Jorge Masvidal fighting Gilbert Burns, and 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr will also be competing. Kevin Holland and Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez are also added to the card. Read Next: Newcastle United Secures £45m Deal For Everton Forward Anthony Gordon Source: Mirror  

Photo:Instagram/Dana White Adesanya will face Australia's Whittaker in a rematch at UFC 271 in February. Israel Adesanya is currently the UFC middleweight champion. It was announced by the UFC and Adesanya's representatives, but there was just one problem: Adesanya said it was a lie. Adesanya responded to the news by tweeting an emoji of a 'cap,' a slang for lying. During his press conference following UFC 269, Dana White was informed of his superstar fighter's response. He responded in a fiery manner, to say the least. According to White and another UFC executive, Adesanya had signed a written contract prior to the fight. Photo: Instagram/Dana White At UFC 243, Adesanya knocked out Whittaker in the second round to win the Australian's world title. He then attempted to move up to light heavyweight, but failed. At UFC 259, Adesanya lost the title fight against Jan Bachowicz. Afterwards, he returned to his natural weight and defended his middleweight title agains...