Israel Adesanya

UFC star’s statement after scary, viral defeat: ‘I don’t remember a whole lot’

Alexa Grasso punched Maycee Barber unconscious but was also quick enough to lock in a choke before the referee intervened, with Barber left staring up at the lights for some time

The Independent UK 4 min read

Israel Adesanya is a faded force – but an unexpected error cost him against Joe Pyfer

The former middleweight champion suffered a second-round stoppage, as he lost a fourth fight in a row

The Independent UK 3 min read

Adesanya vs Pyfer: Start time, card and how to watch UFC Seattle fight tonight

Former middleweight king Israel Adesanya faces a dangerous foe, as he takes on rising contender Joe Pyfer

The Independent UK 3 min read

Dana White dismisses ‘total BS’ McGregor vs Covington ‘leak’ ahead of UFC White House

The UFC president said the fight card for this June’s unprecedented event will be ‘dialed in by this weekend’

The Independent UK 5 min read

Israel Adesanya makes unexpected prediction around UFC future

The former two-time middleweight champion, 36, is preparing to face rising contender Joe Pyfer

The Independent UK 4 min read

Israel Adesanya explains decision to take ‘dangerous’ Joe Pyfer fight despite poor UFC form

Former middleweight king Adesanya will face the hard-hitting, rising contender in March

The Independent UK 3 min read

Israel Adesanya set for UFC return as former champion bids to stop three-fight slip

Adesanya has not fought since being knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov last February

The Independent UK 3 min read

Alex Pereira seemingly rules himself out of UFC White House event: ‘A no-go’

The UFC plans to host fights on the South Lawn on 14 June

The Independent UK 4 min read

Khamzat Chimaev gives unexpected reason for not wanting to fight Nassourdine Imavov

Chimaev’s first challenger might be Imavov, though the middleweight champion is also eyeing the title at 205lb

The Independent UK 3 min read

Israel Adesanya Under Fire After Shocking 'Black Joke' at Charlie Kirk — What He Really Meant

Israel Adesanya sparks backlash after making a 'black joke' about Charlie Kirk in a viral clip shared by Home of Fight on X, drawing criticism from fans and media outlets.

International Business Times UK 4 min read