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Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya reunite at UFC 312 after shutting down bitter feud
Du Plessis vs. Adesanya at UFC 305 was a heated feud mixed with championship ambition and racial tension. Their spiteful rivalry was spurred on by Du Plessis’ ‘real African champ’ comments from before he was champion, and Adesanya confronted Du Plessis after he knocked out Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.
Dricus Du Plessis: Israel Adesanya done as UFC title contender, but 'legacy is cemented'
UFC 312 headliner Dricus Du Plessis explains why he puts Israel Adesanya “in the same category as Anderson Silva” despite his KO loss.
Israel Adesanya Won't Be UFC Champion Again, Says Middleweight Contender
Brazilian middleweight contender Caio Borralho thinks Israel Adesanya's days of being a title-level middleweight in the UFC may now be over.
Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum’s classic UFC 236 duel announced for 2025 Hall of Fame
Israel Adesanya’s epic interim title fight with Kelvin Gastelum is set to join the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.
Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum interim title-fight war joins UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025
A middleweight modern classic will claim its spot in the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. During Saturday's UFC 312 broadcast, the promotion announced that the 2019 interim title fight between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum will be enshrined in the Hall of
Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum's UFC 236 Fight To Be Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame
The iconic interim middleweight title battle between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.
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Israel Adesanya has run-in with referee who controversially stopped his latest UFC fight
Israel Adesanya came into his recent Octagon return in Saudi Arabia without putting too much pressure on himself despite his difficult situation. Regardless of how ‘The Last Stylebender’ sees things, ...
UFC Hall of Fame 2025: Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum's 2019 classic to enter the Fight Wing
One of the most dramatic title fights in MMA history has received the ultimate honor of being immortalized in the UFC Hall of ...
Analyst: Israel Adesanya being 'a hair slower' than prime is biggest obstacle to UFC rebound
Every fighter experiences a decline, but when it happens at the highest level of the sport, the flaws that lead to it can ...
Ex-middleweight champion Israel Adesanya & Kelvin Gastelum to join UFC Hall of Fame
Nearly six years ago, former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum fought in the co-main event of UFC ...
Video: Israel Adesanya Says 'I'll Be Back' After Stunning UFC Knockout Loss to Imavov
Israel Adesanya doesn't appear to be considering retirement despite suffering a swift defeat at the hands of Nassourdine ...
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Alex Pereira extends generous invite to Israel Adesanya while sitting cageside at UFC 312
After a knockout loss to Adesanya at UFC 287, Pereira opted to make the full-time move to light heavyweight, a decision that led to him becoming a global superstar. He became the fastest to earn ...
What's next for Israel Adesanya? Former UFC champion reveals plans moving forward
Israel Adesanya has taken his post-fight reflection to heart and further addressed where his MMA career is headed, he said.