“Who the f**k is this crackhead”: UFC champ Israel Adesanya rips Dricus Du Plessis ahead of speculated title bout

Israel Adesanya celebrating

The feud between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and his rival Dricus du Plessis is intensifying with each passing day. The verbal spat between the two fighters has reached a boiling point, and it seems like there’s no end in sight. In a recent interview, Adesanya criticized du Plessis for “creating a divide” and launched … Read more

Sami Haider

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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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“KO of the Year Champ”: Fans react to UFC champ Israel Adesanya’s inclusion in ESPY 2023 awards

Israel Adesanya celebrating

Israel Adesanya appears to be still ruminating on his triumphant knockout victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287. It’s understandable why he would do so; having suffered three successive losses against ‘Poatan,’ he was finally able to get his revenge. The UFC middleweight champion believes that his performance at UFC 287 deserves multiple ESPY Awards … 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 champion Israel Adesanya wants Dricus Du Plessis to “win” in order to earn title shot against him

Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya is currently riding the high tides of his incredible second-round knockout victory against his arch-rival Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira at UFC 287. Although the second-time welterweight champ doesn’t seem to be sitting out for too long as per various reports ‘The Last Stylebender’ is looking to get back inside the cage before the end … 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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UFC President Dana White reveals why he loves Israel Adesanya: “He wants to fight everybody”

Israel Adesanya celebrating

Israel Adesanya loves to put on a show for the audience every time he steps inside the octagon. Be it with his mind-blowing striking or fascinating walkouts, The Last Stylebender almost never fails to amaze the crowd. Last weekend Izzy sparked his arch-nemesis Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287 and shocked the … Read more

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“You’re devaluing the sport”: Israel Adesanya’s coach claims it’s ‘ridiculous’ giving Khazmat Chimaev title bout at 185lbs

Israel Adesanya

Coach of Israel Adesanya hits at Khamzat Chimaev

Recently, UFC star Khamzat Chimaev expressed his interest in fighting Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. The move has drawn a lot of attention and debate among MMA fans. However, Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, has dismissed Chimaev’s ambitions as “ridiculous”. Israel Adesanya’s coach hits back at Khamzat Chimaev Speaking to Submission Radio, Bareman emphasized that … Read more

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Exploring Israel Adesanya and his next move: Who are going to be his next toughest opponents?

Israel Adesanya

After a devastating loss to Alex Pereira just five months ago, Israel Adesanya, the renowned former pound-for-pound kingpin, has made a triumphant return to the top of the UFC middleweight division. In a spectacular showdown atop the UFC 287 pay-per-view event in Miami, Adesanya reclaimed his championship status with a second-round knockout victory over his … Read more

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“See you soon” Israel Adesanya gets call out from Khamzat Chimaev following UFC 287 victory against Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya regained his title by defeating long-time adversary Alex Pereira. But, how long he will be able to keep the throne this time around remains a question, as potential contenders for the throne have already made threats to the new monarch. Khamzat Chimaev is one of many who challenged Adesanya. The much-anticipated middleweight title … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

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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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Khamzat Chimaev’s virtual hunt for UFC title shot continues with callouts on potential opponents in social media

Khamzat Chimaev

The Chechnya-born Swedish prodigy Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t entered the octagon in the last seven months. His sudden absence from the fight game is both surprising and frustrating for the fans as he was once one of the most active fighters in the entire UFC roaster. Although Chimaev has been fairly active on social media, getting … 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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UFC 287: Alex Pereira dismisses Khamzat Chimaev as title contender despite UFC president Dana White’s proposal

Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira refuses to consider Khamzat Chimaev as a title contender

Alex Pereira is flying high in the UFC. He has followed his arch-rival into the octagon and earned the bragging rights yet again. The Brazilian middleweight will face his nemesis Israel Adesanya for his maiden title-defense rematch. However, conversations about his next opponent have already started to circulate. In that regard, Pereira has discarded Khamzat … Read more

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Israel Adesanya sets sights on knockout victory over Alex Pereira in highly anticipated UFC 287 rematch

Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya, a renowned mixed martial artist, and former UFC middleweight champion is brimming with confidence ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Despite losing his title at UFC 281. Adesanya believes he can emerge victorious against his long-time rival and hopes to finish him within the five-round limit. In … 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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