Israel Adesanya News
Israel Adesanya confirms he’s fighting Jared Cannonier next, says he has “other plans” for Sean Strickland
Susan Cox - February 17, 2022
The confirmation of who Israel Adesanya will fight next has arrived. ‘The Last Stylebender’, reigning middleweight champion (22-1 MMA) is going to take on Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA) for his next matchup. Speaking on the ‘MMA Hour’, Adesanya confirmed that Cannonier is next.
Daniel Cormier refutes Henry Cejudo’s claim that Khamzat Chimaev would easily defeat Israel Adesanya: “He’s gonna get himself into trouble”
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2022
Daniel Cormier has hit back at Henry Cejudo’s suggestion that Khamzat Chimaev could easily defeat Israel Adesanya. Following his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 271, many fans have been wondering whether or not anyone in the middleweight division is capable of beating Israel Adesanya. Henry Cejudo, a former two-weight UFC champion himself, recently offered up Chimaev as a suggestion.
Anthony Smith names the middleweight who “probably has the best chance” to beat Israel Adesanya
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2022
Anthony Smith has given his thoughts on which UFC middleweight could dethrone current champion Israel Adesanya. At UFC 271, Israel Adesanya continued his dominant reign as the 185-pound king with a decision win over Robert Whittaker. While some disagreed with him getting the nod, the evidence for Whittaker winning simply wasn’t decisive enough to warrant it being called a robbery.
Israel Adesanya teases potential crossover into WWE: "You never know"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2022
Israel Adesanya has teased that he will one-day crossover into the world of professional wrestling. ‘The Last Stylebender’ has made a reputation in the UFC for being a bit of a showman. He’s since admitted that a lot of his style he gets from the WWF’s Attitude Era period of entertainment. That era was the most fruitful for professional wrestling, and it seemed that Adesanya has pulled some material from it.
Brendan Schaub reacts to Israel Adesanya’s Valentine’s Day troll job on Jon Jones: “It’s so disrespectful”
Susan Cox - February 15, 2022
Brendan Schaub has reacted to Israel Adesanya’s Valentines Day troll on Jon Jones. Adesanya, ‘The Last Stylebender’, after his UFC 271 victory over Robert Whittaker, took aim at Jones Jones on Valentine’s Day with a post on Twitter:
Jared Cannonier confident he's fighting Israel Adesanya next: 'I know I earned it"
Josh Evanoff - February 14, 2022
Jared Cannonier is confident he’s fighting Israel Adesanya next. However, if he doesn’t, he believes it says a lot about ‘The Last Stylebender’. ‘The Killa Gorilla’ recently scored a knockout victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 271. Cannonier called for a title shot in his post-fight interview, and Dana White noted that he was going to give him a chance at gold next. Furthermore, Israel Adesanya, who also scored a win on the card, opined that Cannonier is likely next.
Daniel Cormier disagrees with scoring of Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker rematch: "They had some bad judges man"
Josh Evanoff - February 14, 2022
Daniel Cormier has revealed that he wasn’t in line with the judges in the UFC 271 main event. ‘DC’ was on the broadcast for the UFC pay-per-view event. The headlining bout saw a close middleweight title rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker. ‘The Last Stylebender’ won the bout via unanimous decision.
What's next for Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker after UFC 271?
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2022
In the main event of UFC 271, the middleweight title was up for grabs as Israel Adesanya was looking to defend his belt as he was rematching Robert Whittaker. Adesanya entered the fight coming off a decision win over Marvin Vettori to defend his belt. Whittaker, meanwhile, was on a three-fight winning streak, this since originally losing his belt to Adesanya back in 2019.
UFC champion Israel Adesanya speaks out on fighter pay: “I'm not saying pay debutants some crazy money”
Susan Cox - February 14, 2022
Israel Adesanya defended his title against Robert Whittaker this past weekend at UFC 271 in Houston, Texas. The much anticipated rematch concluded with Adesanyas’ second victory over the former champion, as he defeated Whittaker by unanimous decision in what was a close fight.
Israel Adesanya freaks out after seeing pro wrestling legend Booker T at the UFC 271 post-fight presser (Video)
Harry Kettle - February 14, 2022
He may be UFC middleweight champion, but Israel Adesanya reacted just like any pro wrestling fan would when he saw Booker T. Last Saturday night at UFC 271, Israel Adesanya managed to defeat Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision to successfully retain his UFC middleweight title. “The Last Stylebender” faced far more adversity than he did in their first meeting back at UFC 243 but in the end, he just about did enough in the eyes of the judges to get the nod.
Robert Whittaker explains why he remains excited despite losing to Israel Adesanya for a second time: “There is no ceiling”
Harry Kettle - February 14, 2022
UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker has explained why he feels excited despite his loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 271. Despite improving dramatically in comparison to his first meeting with Adesanya at UFC 243, Robert Whittaker wasn’t able to get the nod on the judges’ scorecards this past Saturday night. Their Houston collision went the distance with “The Last Stylebender” successfully defending the strap, to the surprise of the challenger.
Israel Adesanya ruthlessly trolls Jon Jones with Valentine's Day post
Jeffrey Walter - February 13, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has ruthlessly trolled his longtime rival Jon Jones with a Valentine’s Day post. Adesanya (22-1 MMA) successfully defended his 185lbs title with a unanimous decision victory over Robert Whittaker (23-6 MMA) in the main event of UFC 271 last night in Houston, Texas.
Robert Whittaker confident he will get an eventual trilogy fight with Israel Adesanya: “I’m going to stomp everyone that stands in front of me”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 13, 2022
Robert Whittaker is convinced that he’ll have a third clash with Israel Adesanya. Whittaker and Adesanya did battle a second time. Their first meeting took place back in Oct. 2019. In that encounter, it was Adesanya who scored the second-round TKO.
UFC 271 Bonus Report: Tai Tuivasa earns POTN for KO of Derrick Lewis
Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022
The Octagon returned to Houston for tonight’s UFC 271 event, an fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker. The highly anticipated middleweight title fight rematch proved to be a hard fought back and forth affair. Israel Adesanya seemingly got the better of Robert Whittaker in the opening ten minutes, even dropping ‘The Reaper’ with a right hand in the opening frame. However, Whittaker would start to turn the tide in round three and then appeared to get the better of ‘Stylebender’ in rounds four and five. After twenty-five minutes of action the bout went to the judges scorecards for decision and Adesanya was awarded the win.
Pros react after Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker at UFC 271
Christopher Taylor - February 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 271 event was headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) and Whittaker (23-5 MMA) clashed for the second time this evening in Houston with the promotions coveted middleweight title up for grabs.
UFC 271 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker
Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 271 event is headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch featuring Israel Adesanya taking on Robert Whittaker. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) and Whittaker (23-5 MMA) are set to clash for the second time this evening in Houston with the promotions coveted middleweight title up for grabs.
Joe Rogan reacts after receiving support from Israel Adesanya at UFC 271: "Much love and respect to the great and powerful Stylebender"
Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022
Joe Rogan has reacted after receiving support from UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya during Thursday’s presser. The longtime UFC commentator, Rogan, has been under fire in recent weeks surrounding comments made on his popular podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience”.
UFC 271 weigh-in results: William Knight misses weight by twelve pounds
Susan Cox - February 11, 2022
UFC 271 serves as the second pay-per-view event of 2022 and is slated to feature a total of fifteen contests. The weigh-ins are taking place at the UFC host hotel in Houston, Texas. The nearby Toyota Center will feature tomorrows event, February 12th, which hosts the main card on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.