The Latest Breaking News from Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya told he's "not ready" to face fellow middleweight world champion

UFC star Adesanya has been told by MMA pioneer John McCarthy that he isn't better than Bellator 185-pound king Gegard Mousasi, who defended his belt last weekend

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

UFC star Israel Adesanya praises Tyson Fury after heavyweight's "resurrection"

Fury has battled extreme weight gain, mental health problems and drug addiction to become a world champion and one of boxing's biggest stars

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

UFC star Israel Adesanya sets out conditions for fight with Khamzat Chimaev

Adesanya was called out by Chimaev after his recent win, but the middleweight champion has told him to get more wins at 185-pounds under his belt

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev backed to challenge champions Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman

Chimaev has switched between welterweight and middleweight during his four UFC fights and the rising star has been backed to fight for both titles currently held by Usman and Adesanya respectively

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Israel Adesanya explains lessons he has learned from Conor McGregor's rise to fame

Adesanya has become a huge star after going undefeated at 185-pounds in the UFC and he has learned a lot from watching McGregor's rapid rise

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Rob Whittaker says he's 'the best middleweight in the world', already chasing third UFC title fight with Israel Adesanya

Despite losing his rematch with Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker is adamant he's the best middleweight in the world and is already pushing for a third fight with the Kiwi.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2022

Israel Adesanya credits Jake Paul for UFC contract assist, calls for ‘rising tides’ in fighter pay

It appears Israel Adesanya is happy to see Jake Paul challenging Dana White to pay UFC fighters better.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2022

Israel Adesanya had $300 in his bank account before signing first UFC deal

Adesanya has claimed that prior to signing a deal to make his UFC debut, he was left with just $300 in his bank account and was saved financially by his deal with premium MMA brand Engage

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Q&A: Gegard Mousasi Shares Thoughts on Upcoming Title Defense, Israel Adesanya and More

Mousasi chats with SI before putting his middleweight belt on the line against Austin Vanderford at Bellator 275.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2022

‘He wants to f*** dudes up’: Israel Adesanya full of praise for Jake Paul’s boxing ability

The UFC middleweight champion also revealed a friendship with the YouTube star-turned-boxer

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022