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Paddy Pimblett ‘getting fed a bum’ at UFC London, says Israel Adesanya

The Liverpudlian fighter takes on Rodrigo Vargas at the O2 Arena on Saturday

The Independent UK

Chael Sonnen: Israel Adesanya needs an opponent to ‘meet him halfway.’ Colby Covington is that guy.

Here's why Chael Sonnen thinks UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya and Colby Covington "need each other right now."

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 275 targets Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori for top middleweight contender showdown

Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori have gotten the better of pretty much everyone they've faced not named Israel Adesanya.

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UFC star believes former rival Israel Adesanya is "worried" over potential trilogy

Adesanya has been defeated by rising UFC star Alex Pereira twice in kickboxing and the Brazilian thinks his rival is avoiding a third encounter

Daily Mirror

Kamaru Usman rules out fight with Israel Adesanya for UFC middleweight title

Usman has ruled out a clash with fellow Nigerian star Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title, as he has revealed that Adesanya would need to relinquish his title and challenge at 205lb

Daily Mirror

UFC champ Israel Adesanya: I still want Jon Jones fight, but ‘I don’t need it’ for my legacy

They're beef has simmered down considerably, but Israel Adesanya hasn't forgotten about Jon Jones.

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Colby Covington warned he would be "knocked the f*** out" by Israel Adesanya

Former interim welterweight champion Covington is widely considered to be one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world, but has lost twice to current title holder Kamaru Usman at 170lb

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UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated monthly

The Independent UK

Israel Adesanya told he's "not ready" to face fellow middleweight world champion

UFC star Adesanya has been told by MMA pioneer John McCarthy that he isn't better than Bellator 185-pound king Gegard Mousasi, who defended his belt last weekend

Daily Mirror

UFC star Israel Adesanya praises Tyson Fury after heavyweight's "resurrection"

Fury has battled extreme weight gain, mental health problems and drug addiction to become a world champion and one of boxing's biggest stars

Daily Mirror

UFC star Israel Adesanya sets out conditions for fight with Khamzat Chimaev

Adesanya was called out by Chimaev after his recent win, but the middleweight champion has told him to get more wins at 185-pounds under his belt

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya won’t take Khamzat Chimaev seriously until he has to: ‘Who’s he fought at 185?’

Israel Adesanya acknowledges Khamzat Chimaev's skills but doesn't see him as a threat just yet.

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Anthony Joshua and Israel Adesanya walk out with Lawrence Okolie for world title win

Former boxing world champion Joshua and current. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya supported Okolie for his clash against Michal Cieslak

Daily Mirror

Gegard Mousasi comfortable calling himself ‘the best middleweight in the world’ for first time after Bellator 275

Could he beat UFC champ Israel Adesanya? Bellator 275 winner Gegard Mousasi weighs in.

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Colby Covington says UFC champ Israel Adesanya ‘not a well-rounded fighter’

"He's not a well-rounded fighter. He can't keep up with my pace. I know I can take him down and drown him."

Daily Mirror

Khamzat Chimaev backed to challenge champions Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman

Chimaev has switched between welterweight and middleweight during his four UFC fights and the rising star has been backed to fight for both titles currently held by Usman and Adesanya respectively

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya explains lessons he has learned from Conor McGregor's rise to fame

Adesanya has become a huge star after going undefeated at 185-pounds in the UFC and he has learned a lot from watching McGregor's rapid rise

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Rob Whittaker says he's 'the best middleweight in the world', already chasing third UFC title fight with Israel Adesanya

Despite losing his rematch with Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker is adamant he's the best middleweight in the world and is already pushing for a third fight with the Kiwi.

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Israel Adesanya credits Jake Paul for UFC contract assist, calls for ‘rising tides’ in fighter pay

It appears Israel Adesanya is happy to see Jake Paul challenging Dana White to pay UFC fighters better.

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya had $300 in his bank account before signing first UFC deal

Adesanya has claimed that prior to signing a deal to make his UFC debut, he was left with just $300 in his bank account and was saved financially by his deal with premium MMA brand Engage

Sports Illustrated

Q&A: Gegard Mousasi Shares Thoughts on Upcoming Title Defense, Israel Adesanya and More

Mousasi chats with SI before putting his middleweight belt on the line against Austin Vanderford at Bellator 275.

The Independent UK

‘He wants to f*** dudes up’: Israel Adesanya full of praise for Jake Paul’s boxing ability

The UFC middleweight champion also revealed a friendship with the YouTube star-turned-boxer

USA Today Sports Media Group

Israel Adesanya: Joe Rogan controversy ‘a systematic way of trying to take power away from someone’

Israel Adesanya wants you to "just use your brain" when forming an opinion on Joe Rogan and the controversy surrounding him.

Daily Mirror

Khamzat Chimaev hailed as "terrifying" as rising UFC star trains with Darren Till

Former UFC title challenger Till has flown to Sweden to train with rising star Chimaev, who is linked to face top contender Gilbert Burns in his next fight

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya insists Jake Paul is "no joke" after long talk with YouTube star

Adesanya commentated Paul's win against Nate Robinson in November 2020 and later realised that night 'The Problem Child' was serious about his boxing career

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