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This past weekend at the Accor Arena in Paris, hometown hero Nassourdine Imavov made a statement by defeating Caio Borralho in a thrilling main event that kept fans engaged throughout.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 8

Israel Adesanya explains how Nassourdine Imavov can give Khamzat Chimaev ‘problems’ after UFC Paris win

Israel Adesanya believes there is a clear route to victory for Nassourdine Imavov against Khamzat Chimaev. No one has been able to stop the recently crowned UFC middleweight champion’s relentless wrestling.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 8

UFC Paris Post-Event Facts: Fighter Extends Tremendous Win Streak

In their much-anticipated return to Paris, France, the UFC delivered on a wealth of amazing finishes, with all but two of UFC Paris’ 13 matches ending inside the distance.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 6

Israel Adesanya blamed a six-inch mistake that got him shockingly knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov

Nassourdine Imavov finished Israel Adesanya in the biggest win of his career, but the margin between win and loss was just six inches. Israel Adesanya sought to bounce back from losing the UFC Middleweight championship to Sean Strickland quickly, although a loss to Dricus du Plessis quickly put him in his place.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 3

Nassourdine Imavov KO Victim, Israel Adesanya, Makes Bold Prediction for UFC Paris

The UFC middleweight division is currently crowded with several top-ranked fighters actively trying hard to earn the next championship title. Among these fighters, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho are officially scheduled to fight each other this weekend at UFC Paris.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 1

Israel Adesanya doesn’t stutter picking between Fighting Nerd and the last man to KO him at UFC Paris

Israel Adesanya predicts the UFC Paris main event between Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho. It’s been a pretty busy summer for the UFC middleweight division.

Top-10 contender calls out Israel Adesanya just as ex-UFC champ addresses ‘washed’ claims

If Israel Adesanya is ‘washed’, one UFC middleweight wants to take out the laundry. The former two-time UFC Champion has had better days. Once 20-0 as a pro, Israel Adesanya is now on the worst skid of his fighting career at three losses in a row.

UFC 322: Leon Edwards Return, Ready to Ruin Islam Makhachev’s Party

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards lost his belt to Belal Muhammad in the summer of 2024. He then suffered another setback in his London homecoming against Sean Brady in March 2025.

Georges St-Pierre’s Coach Calls Khamzat Chimaev the Best 185-Pounder in UFC History

If anyone ruled the UFC in the late 2000s with sheer dominance, it was Anderson Silva. With a record-breaking 16 consecutive wins and a 2457-day reign as middleweight champion, Silva cemented himself as the greatest 185-pound fighter in UFC history, a title that has stood the test of time.

Israel Adesanya surprised MMA ‘GOAT’ isn’t in UFC Hall of Fame seven years after release

One UFC legend has yet to be immortalized. This summer, we saw several stars get inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame: WMMA ‘GOAT’ Amanda Nunes, Robbie Lawler, Vitor Belfort, and Mark Kerr.

MMA News / HITC / August 22

Israel Adesanya makes bold claim about Jon Jones’ $30M refusal to fight Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones walked away from MMA earlier this year, and Israel Adesanya believes it was the right decision. The former light heavyweight champion was expected to meet Tom Aspinall in a title unification bout, with reports suggesting he had agreed to a $30 million deal.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 20

Israel Adesanya reacts to Khamzat Chimaev becoming middleweight champion

Following his win at UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev received mixed reviews from fighters and fans. However, the one-sided display from Chimaev earned the praises of Israel Adesanya.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 19

Kamaru Usman Brushes Off Short-Notice Narrative in Light of Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 Dominance

UFC 319 was a showcase of pure old-school grappling dominance as Khamzat Chimaev mauled Dricus Du Plessis to capture the middleweight title. Chimaev’s performance was nothing short of suffocating, with 21:40 minutes of control time, 12 takedowns, 529 total strikes, and three crucifix holds.

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MMA News / Sporting News / August 18

'The division is in good hands': Adesanya gives Chimaev stamp of approval after UFC 319

Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya praised Chimaev after his lopsided unanimous decision victory over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, a performance that saw the Chechen-born star claim the belt with scorecards of 50-44 across the board.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Israel Adesanya's Message About Khamzat Chimaev’s Dominant UFC 319 Win Was Powerful

There are certain nights in the UFC where it feels like the sport shifts gears, and UFC 319 was one of them. After five years of hype, chaos, and anticipation,

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17

Israel Adesanya gives Khamzat Chimaev seal of approval after dethroning Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319

Khamzat Chimaev proved Israel Adesanya wrong at UFC 319. Years after taking the sport by storm on Fight Island, ‘Borz’ has finally touched UFC gold in Chicago, Illinois.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 15

UFC 319 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Dricus Du Plessis – Khamzat Chimaev

In the main event of UFC 319 tomorrow night, we are going to see a very highly anticipated middleweight title fight. Middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) will look to defend his title for the third time as he takes on the undefeated superstar Khamzat Chimaev (14-0).

MMA News / Sporting News / August 14

Adesanya makes bold prediction for UFC 319 main event

The middleweight division is having a moment right now in the mixed martial arts world, and Israel Adesanya has given his take on the upcoming title fight at UFC 319 between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 14

Israel Adesanya Picks Former Rival to Evade Khamzat Chimaev’s ‘Violent’ Attempts

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has consistently demonstrated technical expertise in his fight analysis and has remained outspoken about his beliefs.

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.

MMA News / HITC / August 7

Israel Adesanya interested in rematch against former middleweight foe he once dominated

Israel Adesanya is eyeing a comeback after a difficult stretch of three straight defeats. His last appearance was in February, when he was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov, who has since continued to rise up the ranks.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 6

Israel Adesanya Proudly Reflects on Title Winning Masterclass with UFC 57,000+ Fans Watching

Before losing his middleweight title, Israel Adesanya was regarded as one of the best champions in the modern UFC era. The fighter successfully defended the middleweight championship five times against elite contenders, solidifying his legacy as a dominant titleholder.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 29

UFC rebooks Adesanya and Pereira’s old rival for Vancouver debut

UFC has rescheduled the debut of a former GLORY Kickboxer who fought Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira in their primes. Adesanya and Pereira remain part of an exclusive club of ex-kickboxers who have made an extremely successful transition to MMA.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 3

Middleweight Vet Targeting Fall Date in Fabled Octagon

Israel Adesanya’s last trek to the famous Octagon took place on the first night of the month of February. That winter’s night saw him go to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Israel Adesanya’s Message to a Critic Came With a Warning

Israel Adesanya has been laying low since his hard-fought battle with Nassourdine Imavov, taking some much-needed time to reset after suffering three consecutive losses.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Israel Adesanya Gives Candid Opinion on David Goggins Training Session, Fires Back at Critics

When UFC fighters find themselves on the edge of retirement, sometimes they need a hard reset. Whether it means training with a different team and learning new ways to approach a fight, or taking a long stint away from the Octagon, a change in their process is crucial if they want to regain success in the cutthroat world of MMA.