Adesanya, UFC and Saudi Arabia

Video: Francis Ngannou shows up to support Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
The African bond between former UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Francis Ngannou remains strong. Despite not being under the same banner anymore, Ngannou, ex-UFC heavyweight champion, showed up to Riyadh,
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov prediction, pick: Can ex-champ get back on track at UFC Saudi Arabia?
Known as “The Last Stylebender,” Adesanya took to martial arts at a young age and is no stranger to dealing with power on the big stage. A cunning martial artist, Adesanya earned his moniker with a creative striking flow that helped him accrue titles in both the boxing and kickboxing arenas.
Michael Bisping predicts Israel Adesanya will beat Nassourdine Imavov for one key reason
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping weighed-in on the UFC Saudi Arabia main event between Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov.
A Dagestani in Paris: Nassourdine Imavov’s quiet path of destruction has led to Israel Adesanya
As he readies to fight industry giant Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia, Nassourdine Imavov’s demeanor tells you exactly where he’s from.
Video: Can Israel Adesanya recapture UFC middleweight title?
Israel Adesanya finds himself in a tricky spot. The former UFC middleweight champion is coming off back-to-back defeats for the first time in his MMA career. Saturday at UFC Fight Night 250, Adesanya
Former UFC heavyweight champion reunited with Israel Adesanya ahead of fight night
PFL Super Fight Champion Francis Ngannou in the public eye outside of the cage. Still, a photo surfaced this week
UFC Star Israel Adesanya Predicts Resurgence of African MMA
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has predicted that African fighters will soon dominate the sport of mixed martial arts.
Even without UFC title, Israel Adesanya sees importance of Nassourdine Imavov fight
Israel Adesanya will compete in his first non-title fight in almost six years at UFC Saudi Arabia but says he remains plenty motivated.
Israel Adesanya names Conor McGregor but snubs Khabib Nurmagomedov in greatest UFC fighters of all time list
Speaking to collective media at the UFC Riyadh media day, Adesanya was prompted to name his MMA Mount Rushmore. Adesanya named Demetrious Johnson, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and Georges St-Pierre as his five names. However, Adesanya clarified his list varies based on his temperament.
Michael 'Venom' Page says 'I'd bet my house' on Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
Michael 'Venom' Page is expecting Israel Adesanya to return to form at UFC Saudi Arabia as the former undisputed middleweight champion looks to bounce back from
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Israel Adesanya knocked out three men in one night as an 80-fight kickboxer before joining UFC
In April 2015, Adesanya entered the ‘Cruiserweights II’ tournament at King in the Ring 86, where he looked to add three more names to his then-22-2 kickboxing resume. At the time, Adesanya’s two ...
UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker mocking him
UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis is just glad to have played a part in bringing Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker together.
I feel like the old dog now - Adesanya
Israel Adesanya faces France's Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday after suffering successive defeats for ...