Israel Adesanya News
Paulo Costa reportedly has to cut 25 pounds in the next two weeks for UFC 253 fight with Israel Adesanya
Natasha Hooper - September 11, 2020
Paulo Costa reportedly needs to drop a significant 25 pounds in the next two weeks ahead of his title fight against Israel Adesanya. The Brazilian athlete is set to face off against the middleweight champion at UFC 253 on Fight Island on September 26. However, the six-foot-tall Costa currently stands at 210 pounds, meaning he has just weeks to shed the additional weight and make the 185-pound limit for middleweight title fights.
Israel Adesanya addresses video of Paulo Costa beating up a fake 'Stylebender'
Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has addressed the recent video released by his soon to be opponent Paulo Costa. Earlier this week the undefeated Brazilian took to social media where he shared a video of him beating up a ‘Stylebender’ impersonator.
Israel Adesanya says "Fans as individuals can be awesome, but as a whole they are meek and stupid sometimes"
Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020
Undefeated UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya shared his thoughts on NFL fans decision to boo a moment of unity before tonight’s Chiefs vs. Texans game. Prior to tonight’s official kickoff, players from both Kansas City and Houston gathered together in arms, but their act was not appreciated by all of those in attendance.
Video | Paulo Costa flaunts his physique ahead of UFC 253 title fight with Israel Adesanya
Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020
The most anticipated middleweight title fight in UFC history will take place later this month when Paulo Costa challenges Israel Adesanya on September 26. Both men will enter the UFC 253 headliner sporting perfect professional records and thus someone’s zero will have to go.
Paulo Costa doesn't want to beat Israel Adesanya quickly
Tom Taylor - September 10, 2020
Paulo Costa hopes to put a bit of a hurting on UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya when they step into the cage together at UFC 253. Once he’s done that—and sufficiently entertained the fans—he intends to put a stamp on things with yet another stoppage win.
Video | Paulo Costa chases down, beats up Israel Adesanya impersonator
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2020
Paulo Costa has brought in a tall, rangy Muay Thai specialist to help him prepare for his upcoming fight with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. While this will no doubt be a fruitful move in terms of preparation for the fight, which headlines the UFC 253 card on September 26, it’s also provided an opportunity for a bit of fun in the gym.
Israel Adesanya reveals simple strategy for Paulo Costa fight
Tom Taylor - September 4, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has a very simple strategy for his UFC 253 title defense against Paulo Costa: hit him until he falls. Adesanya was asked about his plans for the fight, which headlines the September 26th UFC 253 card, in an interview with SCMP MMA.
Israel Adesanya shares an interesting theory regarding power punchers
Natasha Hooper - September 4, 2020
Israel Adesanya has his own theory on power punchers. The middleweight champion is set to defend his title for a second time in the main event of UFC 253 on Saturday, September 26. He will be facing off against Paulo Costa, who is currently undefeated and is known for being able to finish his opponents with his punching power. “Borrachinha” has finished a whopping nine out of 13 fights via knockout punches.
Israel Adesanya throws support behind NBA players during boycott
Tom Taylor - August 28, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has thrown his support behind the NBA players currently boycotting games in an act of protest against police brutality. Last Sunday, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a black man named Jacob Blake was gunned down by police officers. The incident was captured on video, and sparked outrage at the national and international levels.
Israel Adesanya confident he's already under Paulo Costa's skin
Tom Taylor - August 25, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes he’s already under the skin of his next challenger, Brazilian knockout artist Paulo Costa. Adesanya and Costa, who will square off in the main event of UFC 253 on September 26, have been exchanging ceaseless trash talk for months. Their most skirmish occurred during a joint appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter, during which their mutual animus seemed to reach a new levels of intensity.
Israel Adesanya questions if USADA is testing Paulo Costa ahead of UFC 253: "Where is your t-shirt?"
Cole Shelton - August 24, 2020
Israel Adesanya isn’t sure if USADA is testing Paulo Costa ahead of their title fight at UFC 253. Adesanya and Costa have already done a ton of media to hype up this fight. It is a massive scrap and before the pair went on SportsCenter, the champion asked the Brazilian when is the last time he was tested. According to “The Last Stylebender” Costa did not have an answer.
Israel Adesanya wants future fight with Darren Till "in the O2 or in Wimbledon"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is currently gearing up for a fight with Paulo Costa, but that doesn’t mean he’s not thinking about his future. Speaking on Submission Radio, Adesanya teased some of the matchups he’s excited for in the future, should he get by Costa.
Paulo Costa sends message to Israel Adesanya: "I will kill you"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Paulo Costa has a message for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya ahead of their upcoming title fight, scheduled for UFC 253 on September 26. Costa addressed Adesanya on a recent episode of Submission Radio.
Israel Adesanya criticizes "dumb" Paulo Costa, Brazilian fires back
Tom Taylor - August 21, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and his next opponent Paulo Costa had a heated back-and-forth on ESPN’s SportsCenter this week. Ahead of their fight, which will headline the UFC 253 card in September, both fighters are riding victories over the extremely dangerous Yoel Romero. Costa defeated Romero in a wild fire-fight last August, while Adesanya edged by the Cuban in a slow but tense affair in March.
Israel Adesanya accuses Paulo Costa of being “juiced to the f**king gills” ahead of UFC 253
Natasha Hooper - August 20, 2020
Israel Adesanya has accused his upcoming opponent Paulo Costa of using steroids and being “juiced up to the gills” ahead of their UFC 253 fight. In the main event of UFC 253 on August 26, the middleweight champion will face-off against his rival, Costa.
Israel Adesanya on upcoming Paulo Costa fight: “It’s a beautifully set up story. You couldn’t write this”
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2020
UFC star Israel Adesanya has spoken about the story behind his upcoming UFC 253 main event against contender Paulo Costa. Adesanya is set to defend his Middleweight Championship against the Brazilian next month, with both men putting their undefeated record on the line in the name of determining who is the very best at 185 pounds.
Paulo Costa reveals he is 220lbs just six weeks out of UFC 253 title fight with Israel Adesanya
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2020
Paulo Costa has really beefed up ahead of his upcoming UFC middleweight title fight with reigning division champion Israel Adesanya. During last night’s UFC 252 broadcast the promotion announced that the highly anticipated middleweight title fight between Costa and Adesanya will headline UFC 253 on September 26.
Sean O'Malley names Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya as inspirations during rise to stardom
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2020
Sean O’Malley is one of the fastest-rising stars in the UFC, and is already being compared to the likes of Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya. He does not object to those comparisons.