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Kiwi Kara-France confirmed for UFC title shot
Kara-France has spent most of 2025 preparing for his shot. In late June, he'll get it.
‘Not expecting to be champ again’: Adesanya’s UFC shift and what comes next
'If what I’ve done in this game doesn’t make me happy already, then what will?'
Why Adesanya went back to ‘time that existed before’ in UFC return
It's just the fourth time in 18 UFC bouts that Adesanya hasn't been on a pay-per-view.
‘I’m attaining my peace': Adesanya reveals renewed UFC outlook
'I’m going to have fun – more than I have in a long time.'
Israel Adesanya on headlining UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia
Israel Adesanya speaks to the Herald ahead of his bout against Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh on February 2. Video / Michael Craig
Israeli Government approves Gaza ceasefire deal
The truce, starting Sunday, allows the return of hostages and frees Palestinian prisoners.
'Keeps things fun': Why Whittaker is training with long-time rival Adesanya
'There is no way I thought we'd be here breaking bread, but here we are.'
‘New year, new friends’: Adesanya’s familiar new training partner
Adesanya will return to the UFC octagon early next month in Saudi Arabia.
Adesanya’s UFC return confirmed for February in Saudi Arabia
It will be the first time in almost six years Adesanya has fought in a non-title bout.
Ulberg books UFC return against first man to beat Adesanya
Carlos Ulberg’s road to UFC title contention goes through London.
'Bro, I fight for millions': Israel Adesanya recalls being challenged to street fight
'If you bring the problem I’m going to solve the problem.'
Watch: UFC star Israel Adesanya challenged to fight on K Rd, alleges racial abuse
The former champion can be heard telling the man to 'walk away'.
Israel Adesanya involved in verbal altercation on Auckland street
The UFC star was filmed telling a man to "walk away". Video | Supplied
Sports Insider: How much damage will be done by Warriors' failed campaign?
OPINION: Looking back at what went wrong for Andrew Webster's side.
'I’m not f***ing leaving': What's next for Israel Adesanya?
Don’t think Israel Adesanya is going out anytime soon.
'Still going to celebrate': Israel Adesanya puts loss into perspective
Adesanya lost but was quick to praise Dan Hooker and Kai Kara-France for their wins.
UFC 305: Adesanya submitted in UFC title fight
Israel Adesanya was unable to reclaim the UFC title, but says he'll be back.
'What do I want from life?': The questions that fuelled Adesanya's UFC return
Adesanya will have his first bout in 11 months when he meets Dricus du Plessis on Sunday
'Fight was atrocious': Adesanya's scathing assessment ahead of UFC title shot
The bout will be Adesanya’s 12th UFC title fight in a row, dating back to April 2019.
'Can't continue to happen': Adesanya ambassador for new anti-violence charity
'Meaningless violence causes harm to society,' City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman says.
'The last tick': The moment UFC champ believes Adesanya's fire for MMA dimmed
'When you stop getting excited about this, that’s a dangerous area'
'When they win, we win': What Adesanya learned from All Blacks
'It’s a privilege to sit down with world-class athletes,' says UFC star.
'Not the same': Adesanya reveals differences ahead of return
'I’m trying to stay in the present more. That’s where I’m at in my career.'
Israel Adesanya announces UFC return
UFC boss Dana White has since confirmed Adesanya will return in Perth.
'Everybody needs to grow': What Costa learned from UFC loss to Adesanya
Almost four years on, Brazilian has put lessons from his failed title shot into practice.
Paulo Costa reflects on what he learned from UFC title fight vs Israel Adesanya
Paulo Costa speaks with the NZ Herald ahead of his UFC 302 bout against Sean Strickland this weekend.
Exclusive: Owen Dippie on Israel Adesanya mural
In the heart of Auckland, a towering tribute to Kiwi MMA icon Israel Adesanya has emerged, courtesy of renowned street artist Owen Dippie. Video / Owen Dippie / Carson Bluck