UFC, Israel Adesanya

Video: Can Israel Adesanya recapture UFC middleweight title?
Israel Adesanya finds himself in a tricky spot. The former UFC middleweight champion is coming off back-to-back defeats for the first time in his MMA career. Saturday at UFC Fight Night 250, Adesanya
UFC Fight Night: Expert picks and best bets for Adesanya vs. Imavov
Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya looks to end a two-fight losing streak as he takes on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of a matinee UFC Fight Night on Saturday (12 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with prelims at 9 a.m. on ESPN+).
Israel Adesanya channeling a 'freedom' at UFC Saudi Arabia that's been missing for a long time
Israel Adesanya saw the world only through gold-tinted lenses. That changes Saturday against Nassourdine Imavov.
UFC Fight Night 250: Make your predictions for Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
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Michael Bisping predicts Israel Adesanya will beat Nassourdine Imavov for one key reason
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping weighed-in on the UFC Saudi Arabia main event between Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov.
UFC Star Israel Adesanya Predicts Resurgence of African MMA
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has predicted that African fighters will soon dominate the sport of mixed martial arts.
Daniel Cormier questions Israel Adesanya's motivation entering UFC Fight Night 250
Will Israel Adesanya be willing to dig deep knowing there isn’t a title at stake in his fight with Nassourdine Imavov?
Former UFC heavyweight champion reunited with Israel Adesanya ahead of fight night
PFL Super Fight Champion Francis Ngannou in the public eye outside of the cage. Still, a photo surfaced this week
Israel Adesanya may never fight for a UFC title again if he can’t pass Nassourdine Imavov test
Comment: The former two-time champion will look to end his two-fight losing streak, in his first non-title bout in almost six years
Even without UFC title, Israel Adesanya sees importance of Nassourdine Imavov fight
Israel Adesanya will compete in his first non-title fight in almost six years at UFC Saudi Arabia but says he remains plenty motivated.
A Dagestani in Paris: Nassourdine Imavov’s quiet path of destruction has led to Israel Adesanya
As he readies to fight industry giant Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia, Nassourdine Imavov’s demeanor tells you exactly where he’s from.
Israel Adesanya's return marks start of UFC's unofficial Middleweight Month
Three of the next four UFC events are headlined by pivotal middleweight contests, including Saturday's Fight Night that features Israel Adesanya's first non-title bout in six years.
UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker mocking him
UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis is just glad to have played a part in bringing Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker together.
Israel Adesanya open to Alex Pereira's training offer, calls rivalry a blessing: 'I want the best for him'
When Alex Pereira joined the UFC as an MMA neophyte in 2021, the thought of him chasing down his old kickboxing ...
UFC Superstar Israel Adesanya Gives Surprising Take On Potential Deontay Wilder vs Francis Ngannou Fight
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has predicted how a potential boxing fight between Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou could play out. Both Ngan ...
How to watch UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs Imavov – live stream, start time, fight card, odds
This weekend, the UFC’s Octagon heads east to Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh hosts a UFC Fight Night event featuring the return of ...