Israel Adesanya: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

'This Could Be Part Two': Israel Adesanya Compares Gaethje vs. Pimblett to UFC’s Most Iconic Fight

Israel Adesanya believes the UFC 324 headliner between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett may end up being remembered as far more than just another thrilling main event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 26

Israel Adesanya compares UFC 324 main event to Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar

The first UFC event under the fight promotion's new media rights agreement with Paramount is in the books. UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett took place on

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 23

Israel Adesanya breaks down the UFC 324 main event interim title fight

The first UFC event of 2026, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, is upon us after a six week void. The fight card is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Israel Adesanya Voices Hesitation Over White House Fight, Says He’d Rather Perform for 'Actual MMA Fans'

Israel Adesanya has hesitated to speak his mind, but the former UFC middleweight champion did exactly that when asked about the idea of fighting on the White House card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 22

Israel Adesanya would be interested in a White House fight if UFC made one huge change to the event

Israel Adesanya is not a fan of this part of the UFC’s plan. While all eyes are currently on UFC 324, the first card of 2026 and of the promotion’s new era on Paramount, an event that promises to be the biggest of the new year looms down the line.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21

Israel Adesanya Explains Why His Boxing Price Is Set High Enough to Avoid Crossover

Israel Adesanya knows the temptation of a crossover fight well. After all, the lure has swallowed plenty of MMA legends, especially when momentum fades, and paydays elsewhere start to look brighter.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 19

Israel Adesanya Enters UFC Fight as Underdog for First Time in His Career

Israel Adesanya is the betting underdog (+112) against Joe Pyfer (-132) at UFC Seattle on March 28, 2026 This marks the first time in Adesanya’s career

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19

Israel Adesanya Pushed Out of Elite Club He Shared With Islam Makhachev, GSP Before UFC Seattle

Last Thursday, Dana White & Co. surprised fans by announcing Israel Adesanya’s return at UFC Seattle. Izzy will face Joe Pyfer in a fight that could redefine his place in the middleweight division.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / January 17

Last Chance For Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa To Remain Relevant Over Five Years After UFC 253 Title Clash

More than five years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa fought each other for the middleweight title at UFC 253.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 16

Joe Pyfer Thanks Dana White for 'Win-Win' Israel Adesanya Fight After Original UFC Plan Failed

For the UFC audience, Israel Adesanya ‘s grand return was expected against an opponent with similar star power. The matchmaking talk revolved around familiar rematches like Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis .

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 14

Israel Adesanya returns to face rising contender Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon on March 28 when he takes on surging contender Joe Pyfer in the main event of UFC Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 14

Adesanya To Headline UFC Seattle

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to return to the Octagon on March 28 to headline UFC Seattle against Joe Pyfer at the Climate Pledge Arena.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Israel Adesanya's Next Fight - Dana White Puts Stylebender in Make or Break Fight

The UFC continues to shape its 2026 schedule, and the latest update adds a notable Fight Night stop in Seattle. As the promotion settles into its new broadcast era, the event signals a steady approach to maintaining strong weekly cards rather than relying solely on pay-per-view showcases.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Israel Adesanya Return Timeline Revealed as UFC Plans Comeback Amid Colby Covington Callout

Israel Adesanya hasn’t fought in a hot minute since his 3-fight losing skid. With fight pundits arguing his best years are behind him, and even retirement rumors swirling in the UFC fandom, ‘Izzy’s vigor has become a thing of the past.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 30

Israel Adesanya: 'My career is going to end in the UFC'

Combat sports has seen several former UFC fighters transition into boxing once their mixed martial arts career is over. Former UFC champions Anderson

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30

'Nothing Lasts Forever': Israel Adesanya Opens Up on Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts

Even the most powerful individuals in combat sports have moments when they sound like your everyday people rather than champions. Israel Adesanya‘s recent conversation in Thailand had this very tone.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 28

Israel Adesanya believes he was ‘screwed’ out of a world title in career-defining fight

‘The Last Stylebender’ admitted that he still holds a grudge over one moment in his career. Israel Adesanya has produced some stellar performances inside the Octagon since debuting with the UFC in February of 2018.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 27

Israel Adesanya Return: 'For me, it’s not about belts anymore.'

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn’t putting a date on his return to competition but he’s also not closing the door on another walk to the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 27

Ex-UFC champion reveals unexpected plan for UFC future after third-straight loss

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is taking an unexpected approach to what may be the final phase of his illustrious combat sports career.

MMA News / HITC / November 13

Israel Adesanya makes daring UFC 322 prediction that’s sparking major debate

Israel Adesanya has given his take on the upcoming UFC 322 main event, and he sees things playing out differently than most. ‘The Last Stylebender’ suggests that the welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev this weekend might hold a surprise for fans.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Israel Adesanya had a crazy case of mistaken identity with rideshare driver

Israel Adesanya is not actually a white female rapper, as one rideshare driver apparently thought this week. The two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya posted a hilarious video to social media on Friday filmed from the back of a rideshare.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 7

Israel Adesanya Plotting Return To The Octagon

After enduring the toughest stretch of his career, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is ready to make his comeback and he’s looking to settle some old scores.

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