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Robert Whittaker

Israel Adesanya shuts down talk of immediate rematch with Robert Whittaker

Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya makes it clear that if former division title holder Robert Whittaker wants a rematch, he will have to earn it. Adesanya (18-0 MMA) defeated Whittaker via second round knockout in the main event of UFC 243 to become the promotions undisputed middleweight kingpin.

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Jon Jones

Jon Jones goes off on "pathetic" Israel Adesanya for calling him a "boomer"

Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019

The ongoing fued between UFC champions Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya continued to heat up on social media yesterday evening. ‘Bones’ and ‘Stylebender’ had been exchanging jabs on Thursday afternoon on Twitter, but what started off as friendly banter quickly escalated into something more serious after Adesanya referred to Jones as a “Boomer”.

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Jon Jones

Israel Adesanya bashes Jon Jones, Jones issues scathing response

Tom Taylor - November 22, 2019

The beef between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is alive and well. On Thursday night, Adesanya took to Twitter to take a shot at Jones.

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UFC

Yoel Romero takes a shot at Israel Adesanya with "Captain Phillips" meme

Adam Martin - November 21, 2019

Top UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero took a shot at UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya on Thursday night with a hilarious “Captain Phillips”-inspired meme. Romero and Adesanya have engaged in a war of words on social media and in interviews lately with a potential fight between the two rivals on the horizon. With No. 1 contender Paulo Costa injured and unavailable to compete until next summer, Romero has been bandied about as Adesanya’s next potential opponent. Both men have said they have agreed to the matchup, but for whatever reason, it hasn’t been officially booked by the UFC yet as the promotion sorts out its Q1 2020 fight calender.

Demetrious Johnson
UFC

Israel Adesanya says Demetrious Johnson is top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA

Adam Martin - November 15, 2019

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes that ONE flyweight grand prix winner Demetrious Johnson is the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA. Adesanya was a recent guest on “Ebro in the Morning” and was asked by the hosts who he believed is the top P4P fighter in mixed martial arts.

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan and Israel Adesanya sing the praises of Jorge Masvidal

Tom Taylor - November 15, 2019

UFC commentator Joe Rogan and UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya recently sat down for a chat on the JRE MMA Show. The pair discussed a breadth of topics, including the recent BMF title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. While the pair did not agree on the BMF title itself — Rogan liked the idea, Adesanya wasn’t so sure — they were unanimous in their praise of Masvidal.

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Jon Jones

Israel Adesayna says 'old' Jon Jones is like a 'suburban dad'

Harry Kettle - November 15, 2019

Israel Adesanya continues to take shots at rival Jon Jones as fans continue to clamor for a potential showdown between the two UFC champions. While talk of a super fight has been rife for a while now, it only really intensified upon Adesanya dethroning Robert Whittaker at UFC 243. While there’s still been a touch of hesitation from both parties regarding when it’s going to happen, it certainly seems as if the fight will take place at some stage within the next few years – or potentially even sooner.

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UFC

Israel Adesanya is not interested in moving to boxing, and his reasoning is sound

Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019

Over the last few years, we’ve heard countless mixed martial artists call for fights with the world’s top boxers. This very week, Jorge Masvidal angled for a fight with Canelo Alvarez and Stipe Miocic expressed interest in a fight with Tyson Fury. Don’t expect UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya to follow in their footsteps. Adesanya shared his disinterest in a move to boxing on a recent episode of Ebro in the Morning.

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Joe Rogan

Jon Jones takes a shot at Israel Adesanya’s interview with Joe Rogan

Harry Kettle - November 14, 2019

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has taken a shot at Israel Adesanya following his recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Adesanya recently completed his ascent to the top of the middleweight division by defeating the previous king Robert Whittaker. Ever since then the jury has been out in regards to what the next step will be for “The Last Stylebender”, with a showdown against Yoel Romero reportedly being right around the corner.

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Jon Jones

Jon Jones can't wait to ”slap” Israel Adesanya

Cole Shelton - November 13, 2019

Jon Jones has taken another shot at middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya. The two UFC champions have been going at each other for weeks now in interviews and on social media. Both have said a fight will happen but “Bones” wants it sooner rather than later.

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Jon Jones

Israel Adesanya on Jon Jones: 'No one really cares about his fights'

Cole Shelton - November 13, 2019

UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones continue to trade shots at one another. The two have been going back-and-forth on social media and in interviews for weeks now, and a fight between the two seems inevitable. With that said, “The Last Stylebender” claims “Bones” started the feud and initiated the trash-talk because he wants to be him.

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Israel Adesanya talks matchup with 'Boogeyman' of 185lbs Yoel Romero and sends a message to Jon Jones

Adam Martin - November 13, 2019

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was a recent guest of ESPN’s Now or Never and he talked about potential matchups against Yoel Romero and Jon Jones. Adesanya was asked by the hosts who he would like to fight next, and he said if it was up to him his next opponent would be Romero, the man who he says no one else at 185lbs wants to fight.

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Dana White changes his tune on Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero fight

Harry Kettle - November 12, 2019

UFC president Dana White has done a U-turn when it comes to a potential UFC Middleweight Championship bout between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero. Adesanya is coming off of a tremendous win at UFC 243 in Melbourne where he was able to stop Robert Whittaker and become the undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion. Ever since then there have been questions asked regarding what the next step will be for “The Last Stylebender”, especially after Paulo Costa’s injury problems put him out of the running for a title shot.

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UFC

Israel Adesanya wants Yoel Romero but says UFC doesn't think it will sell

Adam Martin - November 10, 2019

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says he still wants to fight Yoel Romero but claims the UFC told him they don’t think the fight will sell. Adesanya and Romero have been going after each other’s throats on social media lately after news that Paulo Costa is injured and unable to fight for the title emerged. Adesanya said he wants Romero and Romero said he wants Adesanya, but for whatever reason, the UFC hasn’t sent out the contracts to the fighters yet.

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UFC

Israel Adesanya tells Jon Jones to 'shut the f*ck up,' wait until he defends middleweight belt for superfight

Adam D Martin - November 10, 2019

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will face him eventually in a superfight down the road. Until then, Adesanya wants Jones to stop talking about him. Adesanya and Jones have been going after each other on social media ever since Adesanya knocked out Robert Whittaker at UFC 243 to win the UFC middleweight title. Fans and even UFC president Dana White are salivating over the prospect of an Adesanya vs. Jones fight, but “The Last Stylebender” says that for now, he wants to stick at 185lbs and defend his belt down there.

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Israel Adesanya is suspicious of Paulo Costa's injury

Cole Shelton - November 6, 2019

Israel Adesanya isn’t sure if Paulo Costa is really injured. The two were set to fight in early 2020, yet a bicep injury has Costa sidelined for eight months. However, Adesanya believes it may not be an injury after all. Instead, he thinks it very well may be a USADA issue.

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Israel Adesanya's plan is to clean out middleweight then fight Jon Jones in 2021

Adam Martin - November 5, 2019

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says his plan is to clean out the middleweight division then fight UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in 2021. Speaking to Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com, Adesanya laid out his plans for the next two years of his fighting career. Though Adesanya and Jones have been talking smack to each other all over social media ever since Adesanya defeated Robert Whittaker to win the middleweight strap at UFC 243, Adesanya does not want to deviate from his plan.

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Darren Till wants Israel Adesanya: 'We're meant to fight'

Adam Martin - November 5, 2019

UFC middleweight contender Darren Till says a fight against UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is “meant to happen.” Fresh off of a split decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244, Till is now ranked in the top-five of the UFC middleweight division. Adesanya seems likely to fight Yoel Romero next, leaving Till with a matchup against a top contender like Jared Cannonier or Robert Whittaker. With one more big win, Till could get a title shot against Adesanya.