Tag: Israel Adesanya
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Retirement talks looming for Israel Adesanya as future in MMA remains uncertain
Mixed martial arts icon, Israel Adesanya, may be on the verge of calling time on his illustrious career, according to recent comments from his long-time coach, Eugene Bareman. The former UFC middleweight champion, affectionately known as “The Last Stylebender,” has experienced an unprecedented three-fight losing streak — the first in his decorated journey through combat…
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Just in; Imavov knocks out Israel Adesanya in UFC fight
Israel Adesanya finds himself in a dangerous position in the middleweight division after suffering a shocking knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia. The middleweight bout was the UFC Fight Night 250 main event at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Adesanya kicked high and to the body…
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Dricus Du Plessis defeats Adesanya to retain UFC title
In a tense battle at UFC 305, South African fighter, Dricus Du Plessis retained his middleweight title, defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya by submission in the fourth round.
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UFC: Strikland stuns Israel Adesanya to snatch UFC middleweight
Underdog Sean Strickland pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Israel Adesanya and claim the UFC middleweight title at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday. Strickland won by unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards after an enthralling five-round battle.
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Video: How Israel Adesanya was welcomed in New Zealand after heroic win against Alex Pereira
A video has surfaced online where Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya was seen being adored my many New Zealand citizens in far away Auckland. A twin flag of Nigeria and New Zealand was placed in front of the martial art king with many of the citizens displaying Adesanya’s celebration style.
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Nigeria has corrupt leaders – UFC Fighter, Israel Adesanya
Nigerian born New Zealand UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya has labeled Nigeria a very corrupt country. According to him, there are a lot of red flags in the country but he loves Nigeria regardless. The Last Stylebender was featured in the recent episode of the Hut Boxin’ audiovisual podcast.
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UFC fight: Drake wins $1.84 million in bet on Israel Adesanya
Rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, popularly known only as Drake has won $2.7 million after Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287.
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UFC: How Adesanya knocked out Pereira in just 2 rounds [VIDEO]
Israel Adesanya pulled off a stunning knockout win over Alex Pereira to reclaim the middleweight crown at UFC 287 at the Kaseya Centre on Saturday.
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[BREAKING] UFC: Israel Adesanya knocks out Pereira
Israel Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight title after beating long-term rival Alex Pereira at UFC 287. It took Israel just two rounds to end Pereira’s dominance and reclaim the middleweight title he lost last November.
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US police nab former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has been arrested for taking brass knuckles through security and John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The 33-year-old Nigerian-New Zealander professional kickboxer, who lost his title by TKO to Alex Pereira in New York last Saturday, was arrested by Port Authority police in the American…