Israel Adesanya News
Dricus du Plessis reacts after former opponent Darren Till sends advice to Israel Adesanya: “Why didn’t you do anything about it?”
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2024
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has reacted to former foe Darren Till offering Israel Adesanya some advice. As we know, Dricus du Plessis will defend the UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya this weekend. It’s set to be a fascinating battle between two men who, in more ways than one, have quite the rivalry.
Israel Adesanya shares violent intentions for Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305: "I’m just prepared to kill this guy"
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2024
Israel Adesanya has violent intentions for his UFC 305 main event against Dricus Du Plessis, as he looks to become a three-time middleweight champion. Adesanya is set to return to the Octagon for the first time in 11 months when he takes on Du Plessis for the middleweight title. Although ‘The Last Stylebender’ is looking to reclaim the promotion’s middleweight championship, he says he isn’t focused on getting back the belt and instead just wants to put a beating on Du Plessis.
Israel Adesanya frustrated by the UFC's attempt to erase Francis Ngannou from their history: "It's silly!"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
It appears that former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is unhappy with the UFC’s erasure of Francis Ngannou. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to return to the octagon this Saturday in the main event of UFC 305. Back for the first time since a loss to Sean Strickland a year ago, Israel Adesanya will face Dricus du Plessis. For his part, ‘Stillknocks’ won the title from ‘Tarzan’ earlier this year by split decision.
Dana White vows to bring UFC to South Africa if Dricus du Plessis defeats Israel Adesanya: "Obviously we'll do it"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
If Dricus du Plessis can defeat Israel Adesanya, Dana White will make UFC South Africa happen. This Saturday in Australia, ‘Stillknocks’ will look to make his first title defense. Back for the first time since winning the gold against Sean Strickland in January, Dricus du Plessis will face Israel Adesanya. For his part, ‘The Last Stylebender’ hasn’t competed since a unanimous decision loss to ‘Tarzan’ nearly a year ago.
UFC 305 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya title fight
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2024
In the main event of UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, the middleweight title is up for grabs as Dricus Du Plessis looks to defend his belt for the first time against former champ Israel Adesanya. Heading into the fight, Du Plessis is a slight -104 underdog while ‘The Last Stylebender’ is a -122 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the middleweight title fight. The pros are unanimous in thinking Adesanya will reclaim his middleweight title.
Dricus du Plessis responds to bizarre Israel Adesanya tweet comparing male genitalia
Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis raised his eyebrows at Israel Adesanya’s questionable pre-fight mental warfare. Du Plessis will make his first middleweight title defense against Adesanya this Saturday at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. He returns to the Octagon after earning the belt by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 back in January.
Dan Hooker claims Israel Adesanya is finally in good health after carrying “terrible injuries” for years: “Dricus is in for a rude awakening”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
Dan Hooker is claiming that Israel Adesanya is finally in good health after carrying ‘terrible injuries’ for years. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Tom Aspinall shares high praise for Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 305: “I have learned a lot just from watching him”
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has shared high praise for Israel Adesanya heading into UFC 305. This weekend, Israel Adesanya will try and become a three-time UFC champion. He will do so when he challenges Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title. As we know, ‘Stylebender’ and du Plessis have had quite the feud over the course of the last year or so.
Israel Adesanya vows to "make it look easy" against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes he will reclaim the middleweight title with ease at UFC 305. Adesanya is set to fight for the first time in 11 months as he takes on Dricus Du Plessis in a highly-anticipated bout. It is the first time Adesanya has fought since losing the middleweight title in a big upset to Sean Strickland.
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting “a proper performance” from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: “He gets a crazy finish”
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski is expecting ‘a proper performance’ from Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Darren Till takes aim at Israel Adesanya for his comments about Dricus Du Plessis being privileged: “Shut the f**k up Izzy!”
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
Former UFC fighter Darren Till has taken a shot at Israel Adesanya for claiming that his rival Dricus du Plessis is privileged. This weekend, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya. In the eyes of many, this is set to be the toughest test of his career thus far. As we know, the two have also been involved in a bitter feud for quite some time now.
Robert Whittaker shares prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024
Robert Whittaker believes the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 is truly 50-50. Du Plessis is looking to defend his middleweight title for the first time when he takes on the division’s former champ in Adesanya. It’s an intriguing matchup that the oddsmakers have ‘Stylebender’ as a slight favorite in.
Coach wants to see Sean Strickland fight the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya: “We can fight by November or December”
Susan Cox - August 12, 2024
The coach of Sean Strickland wants to see his pupil fight the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. UFC 305 will feature the much-anticipated middleweight main event title fight between current UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA).
Israel Adesanya claims beating Dricus du Plessis is more important than winning UFC title
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
UFC star Israel Adesanya has claimed that defeating Dricus du Plessis would mean more to him than winning back the UFC title. It’s been almost twelve months since we saw Israel Adesanya compete inside the Octagon. On that night, he was defeated by Sean Strickland in a shocking one-sided decision. The American was able to drop ‘Stylebender’ in the first round before going on to dominate him throughout the five-round contest.
Israel Adesanya apologizes to controversial Olympian Imane Khelif over recent transgender allegations: "My bad!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has apologized to controversial Olympian Imane Khelif after labeling her as a biological man. Adesanya returns at UFC 305 later this month against UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis in Perth. He returns to the Octagon after almost a full year away from fighting, stemming from a loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293.
Dricus du Plessis blames Israel Adesanya for UFC 305 fight having any racial overtones: "The words that he screamed..."
Curtis Calhoun - August 8, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis acknowledges his upcoming fight with Israel Adesanya might have racial overtones, but not because of anything he did or said. Du Plessis and Adesanya are set to headline UFC 305 on August 17 in Perth, Australia. Adesanya returns to the Octagon against du Plessis; the newly-crowned middleweight champion who will make his first title defense.
Israel Adesanya speaks on widely-discussed Olympic boxing controversy: "He couldn't even finish her!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 1, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has spoken out on one of the biggest talking points of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Adesanya will return to the UFC Octagon against middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 later this month. He returns to the cage almost a full year removed from a loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293.
Dricus Du Plessis confident he can defeat Israel Adesanya on the feet at UFC 305: “If I catch him with that shot it’s over”
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is confident he can defeat Israel Adesanya on the feet at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place on Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena In Perth, Western Australia.