The Latest Breaking News from Israel Adesanya

Derek Brunson: Move to UFC 271 was for Adesanya-Whittaker 2 backup role

UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson says his move to UFC 271 was to serve as backup for Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2022

Kamaru Usman planned to move up two weight classes to fight for second UFC title

The welterweight champion is close friends with middleweight supremo Israel Adesanya, and was willing to put on 35lb to skip him prove he was the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022

How to watch UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 on UK TV

Israel Adesanya looks to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the fourth time

Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2022