ISRAEL ADESANYA NEWS

Robert Whittaker curious to see how Israel Adesanya approaches Sean Strickland's unorthodox style at UFC 293 Robert Whittaker thinks Sean Strickland could be a dangerous opponent for Israel Adesanya.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Israel Adesanya: I had to convince UFC on Sean Strickland because execs feared he'd 'embarrass the company' According to UFC champ Israel Adesanya, he’s the reason Sean Strickland is getting a shot at gold.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Video: Did UFC make right call caving to Israel Adesanya's wish for Sean Strickland in Sydney? Israel Adesanya wanted to fight at UFC 293 in Sydney no matter the opponent, but now many are questioning if Sean Strickland deserved it.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Israel Adesanya: Dricus Du Plessis 'not calling the shots,' can be leapfrogged by Khamzat Chimaev in title race Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Israel Adesanya warns Sean Strickland of trash talk during their fight: 'He's going to get his jaw broken' Israel Adesanya promises to make Sean Strickland pay if he decides to trash talk during their fight.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sean Strickland's coach on Israel Adesanya fight: 'We have a tall task ahead, but we're up for the challenge' Eric Nicksick knows Sean Strickland dethroning Israel Adesanya is no easy task.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

'Israel Adesanya hater' Henry Cejudo says Sean Strickland has to take risk, 'go for broke' at UFC 293 Henry Cejudo thinks Sean Strickland’s best chance to beat Israel Adesanya is to be aggressive.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Michael Bisping: Sean Strickland has 'tremendous grappling,' could surprise Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 Michael Bisping thinks Sean Strickland could pose some problems for Israel Adesanya if he mixes in his grappling.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland title fight headlines UFC 293 in Sydney Israel Adesanya’s next middleweight title defense won’t be against the opponent he wanted, but it will be on the date he wanted at UFC 293.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kevin Holland: Sean Strickland doesn't have 'enough dance moves to dance with Israel Adesanya,' gets picked apart Kevin Holland doesn’t think Sean Strickland poses too big of a threat for Israel Adesanya.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sean Strickland's coach on Israel Adesanya fight at UFC 293: 'We're kind of at the mercy of the visa process' Will Israel Adesanya fight Sean Strickland at UFC 293? Coach Eric Nicksick sheds light on his fighter’s delay issues.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

UFC champ Israel Adesanya admits he was wrong to question Robert Whittaker's Kiwi heritage in wake of Dricus Du Plessis controversy Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he brought race into a rivalry before.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Israel Adesanya: UFC 291 winner Alex Pereira looked good at light heavyweight Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya approves of Alex Pereira’s performance at UFC 291.

JULY 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Alex Pereira sees Israel Adesanya trilogy happening at middleweight, not light heavyweight He’s a light heavyweight now, but Alex Pereira says he has unfinished business with Israel Adesanya – at middleweight.

JULY 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Israel Adesanya: Alex Pereira will knock out Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 because he hits harder Israel Adesanya thinks Alex Pereira’s power will be too much for Jan Blachowicz in the UFC 291 co-main event in Salt Lake City.

JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alex Pereira: 'If anyone has a chance against Israel Adesanya, it's Sean Strickland' Alex Pereira thinks Sean Strickland has what it takes to dethrone UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

JULY 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Video: What's the right move for UFC 293 in Sydney? Our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses how the promotion should ensure the best possible scenario for Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.

JULY 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Why Dricus Du Plessis walked away from Israel Adesanya's racial slurs: 'I don't want to be a part of this' South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative being built up between him and UFC champion Israel Adesanya.

JULY 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jared Cannonier: Sean Strickland 'doesn't even believe he could win that fight' against Israel Adesanya Jared Cannonier doesn’t like Sean Strickland’s chances to beat champ Israel Adesanya if he fights him for the UFC middleweight title.

JULY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sean Strickland down to fight Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, but wants higher purse: 'You f*cking pay me, and I'll fight' Sean Strickland down to fight Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, but for a price.

JULY 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Coach: Sean Strickland 'a shoo-in' to fight Israel Adesanya after Dricus Du Plessis, will be ready for UFC 293 backup role Sean Strickland’s coach Eric Nicksick plans to have his fighter prepared for a UFC 293 title fight – be it straight up or as a backup.

JULY 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Israel Adesanya says plan to train with Jon Jones already 'in the works' UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones squashed their beef after they ran into each other in Las Vegas.

JULY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Israel Adesanya: When Dricus Du Plessis faceoff happened, 'I just lost my sh*t' Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment.

JULY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Michael Chandler: With Dricus Du Plessis' build and talent, he definitely can upset Israel Adesanya Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya in their upcoming UFC middleweight title fight.

JULY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier says UFC champ Israel Adesanya can't lose to Dricus Du Plessis, rivalry an 'ugly, ugly thing' “Could you imagine” if Israel Adesanya loses his UFC middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis given the amount of heat between them?

JULY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM