UFC president Dana White dismisses Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira trilogy, confirming Poatan is moving up to 205

Alex Pereira

Throughout the years, the UFC has had several fantastic athletes, but Alex Pereira undoubtedly is one of the most captivating to watch. The former two-division GLORY Kickboxing champion from Brazil is renowned for his devastating power and aggressive fighting style. However, his recent loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 has raised questions about his … Read more

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“It would be a privilege:” Robert Whittaker honored by Henry Cejudo’s offer to assist him KO UFC Champion Israel Adesanya

Robert Whittaker

Former two-division UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, has offered to help Robert Whittaker reclaim the middleweight championship from Israel Adesanya. Whittaker, who lost twice to Adesanya, remains confident that he can beat him with the right preparation. And now, he’s getting a helping hand from none other than “Triple C” himself. Cejudo has been offering to … Read more

Kushal Shinde

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UFC Champion Israel Adesanya praises Demetrious Johnson on his ONE Championship victory vs Adriano Moraes: “A true master of the arts”

Demetrious Johnson, a legend of the UFC, demonstrated once more that he is still formidable in the octagon by winning his most recent fight. Israel Adesanya and other MMA fighters across the world praised Mighty Mouse on his successful title defense. Johnson defeated Adriano Moraes in a trilogy fight at tonight’s ONE Championship event, winning by … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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“I hate to admit it, but I would say Israel Adesanya”: Jon Jones shocks fans by picking long-time rival as his favourite UFC fighter

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Jon Jones names Israel Adesanya as his favourite fighter

Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, recently spoke about his admiration for Israel Adesanya, the current UFC middleweight champion. Despite their personal differences, Jones praised Adesanya’s fighting skills and named him as his favorite fighter. In a recent Q&A session with Sporting News, Jon Jones was asked about his thoughts on Israel Adesanya, with whom … Read more

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Israel Adesanya’s UFC 287 win over Alex Pereira earns high praise from Daniel Cormier: “Best knockout of the year”

Israel Adesanya speaking at a press conference

The year 2023 has been a thrilling time for MMA fans, with some of the most breathtaking knockouts taking place inside the Octagon. One such knockout was Ismael Bonfim’s flying knee against Terrance McKinney at UFC 283 on Jan. 21, which left the audience in awe. Not to mention Umar Nurmagomedov’s combination of a body … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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“My legacy, my career has passed his”: UFC champion Jon Jones makes bold claim on fellow title holder Israel Adesanya legacy

Jon Jones

Jon Jones brought up the Israel Adesanya comparions

In the world of mixed martial arts, few rivalries have captured the attention of fans and pundits alike as the ongoing saga between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya. As two of the most dominant fighters in their respective divisions, the tension between them has been palpable. Recently, Jon Jones opened up about his thoughts on … Read more

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“I’m the biggest threat”: Robert Whittaker slams UFC champion Israel Adesanya for ducking him and seeking bout vs Dricus Du Plessis

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The upcoming UFC 290 event during International Fight Week will feature a match between former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and highly ranked South African contender Dricus du Plessis.  However, Whittaker is already looking ahead to a potential third fight with current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Robert has accused Adesanya of avoiding the trilogy bout … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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UFC HOF claims Israel Adesanya will never surpass Anderson Silva as middleweight GOAT amid Alex Pereira beef

Israel Adesanya

The debate on who holds the title of Middleweight G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) has been a hot topic in the UFC in recent years, and with Israel Adesanya and his recent recapturing of the 185-pound championship, the conversation has been reignited. Franklin had a chance to share his opinion on the subject with The … Read more

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Israel Adesanya continues to hold his ground mocking Alex Pereira’s 12-year-old son after UFC 287 KO insisting he “taught him a life lesson”

Israel Adesanya

Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya earned the sweetest victory of his career against Alex Pereira at UFC 286. Adesanya knocked out Pereira in phenomenal fashion to reclaim his middleweight title and finally get his hand raised against ‘Poatan’.  Adesanya after the victory did something that received notable backlash from the MMA community. The 33-yearold during … Read more

Aryan Verma

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Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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“You’ve lost to him 3 times stfu”: Fans outraged after UFC champ Israel Adesanya takes sly dig at Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira’s eagerly awaited middleweight title rematch took place about a month ago. Even though The Last Stylebender appears to be in high spirits following his amazing victory, he came close to upsetting Pereira fans by sharing a photo on Twitter today.  On April 8 at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida, … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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