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Why Adesanya could be forced into a fight he doesn't want
UFC boss Dana White opens up on the one-way conversation he'll have with Israel Adesanya.
Adesanya's next opponent? Kiwi champ's secret challenge to UFC title contender
Israel Adesanya challenged Jared Cannonier late last month. It wasn't for the first time.
Coach's surprising revelation: Why Adesanya delayed next UFC title fight
Kiwi UFC middleweight champ will not fight again this year in order to help a teammate.
Israel Adesanya's surprise next UFC move
Another New Zealand mixed martial artist has earned a shot at the UFC.
Watch: 'The most unbelievable KO in UFC history'
The world has been stunned by what many are calling the most vicious, spectacular KO ever.
'Break this clown's neck': Adesanya's feud takes nasty turn
The two UFC stars have been at it again, but this time it's got personal.
'He starts it, I finish it': Adesanya's shocking trash talk
Adesanya sends controversial message to Jon Jones ahead of potential super fight.
Tua, Parker, Fitzsimmons, Adesanya - who is NZ's greatest fighter?
Patrick McKendry: He is the brightest star in the UFC...but Izzy the best we've had?
The father figure: How top Kiwi UFC coach helped change young, troubled fighter's life
Aung lacked an authoritative male figure in his life. That's when Kiwi coach stepped in.
'Cry all you want': Adesanya responds to steroid rumours, undergoes tests
"With a performance like that, I would think I was on steroids, too," the Kiwi champ said.
UFC boss reveals why Adesanya won't fight in NZ anytime soon
UFC President Dana White has revealed why Israel Adesanya won't fight in NZ anytime soon.
Challengers or super fights? Dana White on what's next for Israel Adesanya
'This is his house and he runs the place. You can just see it.'
'Total package, that guy': Adesanya's selfless gesture after UFC fight
Israel Adesanya showed his class with an act of kindness on his flight home.
'Human trash': Adesanya's opponent demands rematch after X-rated move
The Kiwi middleweight champ has been labelled 'human trash' after his post-fight antics.
Revealed: Israel Adesanya's massive payout after UFC title defence
The Kiwi champ earned a significant payout from just nine minutes of work in the octagon.
Final insult: Adesanya finishes fight with x-rated move
Kiwi UFC champ finished off his opponent with fists and elbows. But he wasn't done yet.
'Cusp of being an absolute superstar': World reacts to Adesanya TKO
There has been nothing but praise for Israel Adesanya after his latest UFC victory.
'He cheated': Adesanya hits out at UFC controversy
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has slammed one aspect of yesterday's event.
Live: Israel Adesanya beats Paulo Costa with stunning TKO
Live updates of the Kiwi-heavy UFC 253 card, headlined by Israel Adesanya's title defence.
All you need to know: UFC 253 - Adesanya v Costa
All you need to know ahead of Israel Adesanya's UFC title bout against Paulo Costa.
'Just the beginning': How UFC 253 will further lift NZ onto world stage
The Kiwi quartet were feeling dangerous ahead of Sunday's historic UFC event.
'He submitted': Adesanya's unexpected hallway encounter with title challenger
Israel Adesanya didn't have to wait until face-offs to get a read on his opponent.
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Adesanya doesn't care what you think about him, but I do
Comment: Adesanya is a modern-day sporting hero who expresses uncomfortable truths.
Kiwi UFC champ: 'Didn't realise being black was a problem until I got to NZ'
The Kiwi UFC champ opens up about racism, getting bullied as a kid and the All Blacks.
Adesanya accuses rival of doping ahead of fight
The UFC star also says Paulo Costa is one of the dirtiest fighters in the sport.
Izzy v Izzy: UFC champion Adesanya spars with former All Black
Israel Adesanya showed former All Black Israel Dagg a few moves ahead of UFC 253.
'The new Usain Bolt': Title challenger takes dig at Adesanya
The verbal jabs have begun ahead of Israel Adesanya's title defence against Paulo Costa.
Outrage after UFC superstar Conor McGregor's shock arrest
UFC star taken into custody by police on Mediterranean island.
'He's a monster': All you need to know about Adesanya's next challenger
Israel Adesanya puts his UFC gold on the line at the end of the month.
Paul Lewis: Bigger than the ABs? How you can tell Adesanya's 'ego' is marketing
Comment: Those who gob off loudest are often in danger of the biggest fall.
Why Israel Adesanya's next fight is one for history books
Israel Adesanya has made waves since his UFC debut in 2018. Now, he's set to make history.