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Today show host Karl Stefanovic cowers in fear as guest threatens him live on air: 'Scary'
04/07/24 02:13
He is the popular TV host known for his confidence. But on Thursday, Karl Stefanovic cowered in fear as a guest threatened him on Nine's Today Show. In the hilarious footage, the 49-year-old covered his head as New Zealand kickboxer Israel Adesanya pretended to attack him during an interview on the show....read
Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis have to be separated after 'longest faceoff in UFC history'
03/07/24 06:15Tensions threatened to boil over during the first staredown between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis ahead of their eagerly awaited middleweight championship bout.
Israel Adesanya makes prediction for UFC 303 showdown between his old nemesis Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka
27/06/24 07:43Israel Adesanya has made his prediction for UFC 303's headliner between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. He does not believe the fight will go to the scorecards on Saturday night.
Israel Adesanya to headline Perth UFC event after infamously calling Aussie MMA fans 'racist'
18/06/24 06:02Perth 's UFC 305 main event has been confirmed with Israel Adesanya set to challenge middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis
Israel Adesanya confirms UFC return date... but did Dana White accidentally give the big secret away?
17/06/24 11:00His return to the Octagon has long been mooted, with Adesanya strongly linked with the headline slot on UFC 300, but du Plessis was unable to commit to the date.
Drake loses $565,000 after betting on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk as rapper's gambling 'curse' strikes again
19/05/24 01:05It was bad news for Drake, who earlier on Saturday took to Instagram to show he had gambled $565,000 on Fury to prevail. If Fury had won, Drake would have collected just over $1million.
Devin Haney's shock loss to Ryan Garcia sees Israel Adesanya lose BIG bet
21/04/24 09:14Adesanya publicly backed reigning champion Haney prior to the mega-fight in Brooklyn, showing off his betting slip to his 1.8million followers on Twitter - now known as X.
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya calls Aussie MMA fans 'racist' for supporting Sean Strickland during title bout in Sydney
14/04/24 02:25Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has launched a stunning attack on Australian MMA fans who supported American Sean Strickland in their title bout at UFC 293, describing them as 'racist'.
Israel Adesanya is backing Jamahal Hill to KO his old nemesis Alex Pereira before fourth round, but Alexander Volkanovski tips champion to defend belt... as fighters predict UFC 300 main event
13/04/24 09:33On paper, the UFC 300 headliner should provide the kind of fireworks befitting the tricentenary card in Las Vegas this Saturday night. So how are the fellow fighters seeing it?
Israel Adesanya predicts Jamahal Hill will knock out his rival and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the UFC 300 main event: 'It's gonna be in the first two and a half rounds'
10/04/24 18:09At the top of the bill, Hill will fight for the title he vacated in 2023 against Alex Pereira, who claimed middleweight kingship months later.
UFC 300 is the most stacked event EVER... Outside top three fights, FIVE ex-champions are in action and rising star Bo Nickal has his biggest stage yet, while Jim Miller will claim historic hat-trick
09/04/24 20:29UFC 300 is a major milestone in MMA history and the card has been stacked to the brim with quality. The appetisers are arguably just as tasty as the main course.
Inside Mark Zuckerberg's unconventional billionaire life
27/02/24 19:30Mark Zuckerberg lives a life that is far from ordinary - not just because of his extreme wealth, but also because of his eclectic taste in activities.
Israel Adesanya 'was stepping up to headline UFC 300', reveals Dan Hooker as he calls on Dana White to explain why deal fell through
27/02/24 11:23Israel Adesanya was in line to headline the historic UFC 300 card on April 17, revealed Dan Hooker. Alex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill has been announced by Dana White as the main event.
Their football teams are being kept off the top and their UFC stars lost out on titles... but Patrick Mahomes has won the Super Bowl! Logan Paul and KSI have invested BIG in sport, but have PRIME's athletes delivered?
13/02/24 22:00Pioneered by YouTubers-turned-boxers KSI and Logan Paul , the hydration drink has become available to buy across the world as the brand continues to grow at an astronomical rate.
Dricus du Plessis distances himself from UFC 300 headliner against Israel Adesanya and claims it is 'just a number' and 'not as massive as UFC Africa'
08/02/24 10:04Dricus du Plessis has played down the chances of a UFC 300 headliner against Israel Adesanya. The South African overcame Sean Strickland to win the middleweight title.
Israel Adesanya hints that he will return at UFC 300 with a middleweight title grudge match against Dricus Du Plessis a potential headliner for the landmark event
01/02/24 17:15While a number of fights featuring the likes of Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira have been added to the event, UFC 300 is still without a headline bout.
Who will Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland fight next? New UFC champion could tempt Israel Adesanya out of self-imposed exile, while an undefeated star is also lurking in the wings
22/01/24 20:00The UFC's middleweight division has had three different champions in the last five months. Dricus du Plessis is the latest to hold the hot potato of the 185-pound belt.
Dricus du Plessis admits UFC 300 showdown with Israel Adesanya 'sounds amazing' and responds to Khamzat Chimaev calling him out after winning middleweight title
22/01/24 10:06Dricus du Plessis has talked up the idea of a huge showdown with Israel Adesanya at UFC 300 in April. The South African became the first man from his country to win a UFC title.
UFC fans label the last seconds of Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis as some of 'the most exciting ever' as South African dethrones controversial American at UFC 297
21/01/24 10:21UFC fans were left giving a standing ovation as Saturday's middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland came to an end,
Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis - UFC 297: South African makes history as he WINS middleweight title in Toronto after razor thin split decision
21/01/24 01:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog to see how all the action unfolded at UFC 297.
What time is Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis on tonight and how can you watch UFC 297? Everything you need to know as the two middleweight stars go head-to-head in the first pay-per-view of 2024
20/01/24 10:14The 32-year-old shocked the world and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport when he dethroned Israel Adesanya in his last fight at UFC 293 .
Sean Strickland shows RIPPED new physique ahead of UFC 297 title defence against Dricus Du Plessis... hours before launching X-rated homophobic, anti-trans and sexist rant
19/01/24 13:16Strickland, who shocked the MMA world in beating Israel Adesanya in September to win the UFC Middleweight Championship, will put his championship on the line against Dricus Du Plessis.
Khamzat Chimaev drops major cryptic hint that he will fight at UFC 300 after Dana White's recent huge announcement... as the undefeated star believes he could beat heavyweight champion Jon Jones
18/01/24 12:44The undefeated star defeated the former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision at UFC 294 last year and has not fought since.
Sean Strickland slams Colby Covington's 'cringeworthy' persona that his rival 'created when he's not trying to fall on Trump's d***'... and reveals bizarre place he keeps his UFC belt
16/01/24 21:06'You wanna base your character on like authenticity. And then you have somebody like Colby who is like a fictional persona that he created when he's not trying to fall on Trump's d***.'
When is Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis and how can you watch UFC 297? Everything you need to know as the two middleweight stars go head-to-head in the first pay-per-view of 2024
15/01/24 10:02The 32-year-old shocked the world and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport when he dethroned Israel Adesanya in his last fight at UFC 293.
Israel Adesanya responds to rumours that he could make a sensational return at UFC 300... as the former middleweight champion ponders a comeback after shock defeat to Sean Strickland
12/01/24 17:30Adesanya, 34, announced a hiatus from fighting following his defeat by Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney.
Israel Adesanya's lawyer drops MAJOR hint former champion will attend UFC 297 to watch bitter rivals Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis fight for his old title... so, could Kiwi make his return at UFC 300?
10/01/24 09:22Adesanya, 34, announced a hiatus from fighting following his defeat by Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney, which saw the Kiwi lose his middleweight title to the outspoken American.
UFC superstar Israel Adesanya learns his drink driving fate after begging court not to wreck his career and cost him a fortune by convicting him
10/01/24 09:22Israel Adesanya has been discharged without conviction after his lawyer revealed that the UFC superstar was at risk of losing lucrative sponsorship deals over his drink driving charge,
Meet the 28-year-old crypto billionaire new owner of an F1 team: Australia-based geek is friends with UFC star Israel Adesanya and has already made his mark in the Premier League
02/01/24 13:12Edward Craven, 28, is a cryptocurrency and gambling magnate, Australia's youngest billionaire and, now, the proud owner of the Sauber F1 team - set to be renamed Stake F1 Team.
Conor McGregor will not fight at UFC 300, claims former MMA champion Ben Askren... as he gives his main event prediction for the landmark card in April
02/12/23 15:34There has been significant speculation about when he would return to the sport, with McGregor having agreed to take on American star Michael Chandler in a UFC bout.
UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland held a trespasser at gunpoint
29/11/23 12:00Not shy of controversy, Strickland, 32, shared a video of the incident on his Instagram profile with a brief explanation of what happened, hours after footage had been shared.UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland held a trespasser at gunpoint
28/11/23 16:59Not shy of controversy, Strickland, 32, shared a video of the incident on his Instagram profile with a brief explanation of what happened, hours after footage had been shared.Watch the shocking moment UFC star Sean Strickland holds a trespasser at GUNPOINT after spotting him hiding on his property... as he reveals the man was 'beating up a girl and fled drunk from security' before 'wrecking his car'
27/11/23 22:48Not shy of controversy, Strickland, 32, shared a video of the incident on his Instagram profile with a brief explanation of what happened, hours after footage had been shared on X, on Monday.
UFC champion confronts trespasser at his house in viral video
27/11/23 16:44The UFC middleweight title holder - who claimed the title back in September after a stunning win over Israel Adesanya - has a tendency to find himself in controversial situations.UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland confronts trespasser at his house in CRAZY viral video
27/11/23 12:00The UFC middleweight title holder - who claimed the title back in September after a stunning win over Israel Adesanya - has a tendency to find himself in controversial situations.
UFC star promises to knock Alex Pereira out... after the Brazilian won the light-heavyweight title in New York against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295
16/11/23 15:59'Poatan' defeated Jiri Prochazka last weekend at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York to secure the light-heavyweight title.
Alex Pereira tells Israel Adesanya to 'come to daddy' following UFC 295 light heavyweight title win over Jiri Prochazka before Kiwi superstar hits back with withering response
12/11/23 09:59Pereira, 36, became a two-division UFC champion on Saturday in just his eleventh professional MMA bout after knocking out Jiri Prochazka at Madison Square Garden.
UFC 295 FIGHTER PREDICTIONS: Israel Adesanya and Jamahal Hill both back Jiri Prochazka to beat Alex Pereira... but Anthony Smith and welterweight star Stephen Thompson tip the Brazilian to claim gold in New York
10/11/23 21:00Prochazka, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury for over a year, comes into the bout off a win against Glover Teixeira.
UFC light heavyweight contender Alex Pereira cherishing his chance to headline Madison Square Garden for historic second straight year: 'I don't smile much, but believe me, I'm happy'
10/11/23 02:34Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has opened up on becoming the first fighter to headline Madison Square Garden two years in a row - and insists he is delighted at the accolade.
Heartwarming footage shows Cristiano Ronaldo asking Israel Adesanya for an update on Alex Volkanovski after the Aussie's brutal knockout and mental health concerns
28/10/23 21:32Cristiano Ronaldo was overheard asking Israel Adesanya about his good friend Alex Volkanovski after the Aussie's brutal knockout at the hands of Islam Makhachev last weekend.
Fury vs Ngannou: Israel Adesanya in line for over £100,000 payout after placing $20,000 on Gypsy King to be KO'd by 'The Predator' in the Battle of the Baddest - as former UFC champ embraces Cristiano Ronaldo before Riyadh showdown
28/10/23 15:50Israel Adesanya has put his money where his mouth is and given Francis Ngannou his full backing to beat Tyson Fury in their heavyweight showdown tonight.
Israel Adesanya is left STUNNED as Alexander Volkanovski is dealt brutal KO defeat against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294... but tells featherweight champ he's 'still the best' despite title fight loss
22/10/23 15:25Makhachev defeated the Australian with a devastating head kick and punches in Round 1 of their highly-anticipated re-match. Volkanovski's training partner was left almost speechless.
UFC 294 FIGHTER PREDICTIONS: Israel Adesanya and Gilbert Burns back Alexander Volkanovski to shock the world... but Michael Bisping and Muhammad Mokaev tip Islam Makhachev to win yet again, while Jon Jones is on the fence
21/10/23 09:00Given how the first fight between the pair played out, many UFC stars have a split opinion on who they think will get the job done in the epic main event this weekend.
Khamzat Chimaev shows off ridiculous strength as he lifts ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in the air, with pair enjoying impromptu wrestle in the corridor ahead of UFC 294
19/10/23 14:13Few fighters have every picked up ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier as though it was nothing, but Khamzat Chimaev did just that on Thursday.
Frank Warren SLAMS 'the standard' of KSI and Tommy Fury's boxing match - as promoter calls Misfits Boxing event 'poor as p***' in scathing review
17/10/23 15:51Fury went the full six rounds with the YouTube star at the AO Arena, finishing narrowly ahead 57-56 on two judges' scorecards with the third an erroneous 57-57 draw.
Tommy Fury SLAMS KSI after YouTube star claimed he was 'robbed' in their boxing match - as former Love Island star insists that 'hugging and doing starjumps does not win fights'
17/10/23 08:59Fury, a professional boxer, went the full six rounds with the YouTube star at Manchester Arena, finishing narrowly ahead 57-56 on two judges' scorecards with the third an erroneous 57-57 draw.
UFC star Israel Adesanya admits he 'thought KSI won' grudge bout against Tommy Fury after YouTube star was handed unanimous decision defeat
16/10/23 08:08KSI, 30, was handed the first loss of his professional boxing career at the AO Arena in Manchester after judges' scored a unanimous decision victory for Fury on the night.
Conor McGregor launches stunning attack on Aussie UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski ahead of shock re-match with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294: 'Volk couldn't hold my spit bucket'
14/10/23 21:41Conor McGregor has applauded Israel Adesanya 's decision to take time before his next fight, but also saddled a shock sledge against Aussie UFC star Alex Volkanovski
Israel Adesanya reveals he won't be fighting 'for a long time' after losing his belt to Sean Strickland last month, as former UFC middleweight champion faces possible three months in jail for drunk driving
14/10/23 09:44Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has announced a sabbatical 'for a long time', but has promised to return to the sport, despite facing the possibility of three months in jail.
Dan Hardy brands PFL signing Cedric Doumbe a 'legitimate superstar' ahead of his debut on Saturday... as the ex-UFC title contender admits his own 'fire to compete' endures more than a decade after he last fought
29/09/23 19:02EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADRIAN BISHOP: Hardy explained Doumbe's move to the event's headlining spot offered a glimpse of his potential starpower.
Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drinking and driving in New Zealand: UFC star 'could face three months in jail' after failing breath test in August
25/09/23 04:23Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has pleaded guilty to drunk-driving charges in his home country of New Zealand. He has since apologized for the incident, publicly.
Patrick Mahomes boasts the NFL's biggest contract and will earn a staggering $210m over the next four years... but who are the best-paid stars of the world's other top sports?
24/09/23 19:07In light of the 28-year-old's landmark contract, Mail Sport's Dominic Hogan takes you through the biggest earners in some of the world's most popular sports over the last year.
Logan Paul has remodelled himself from goofy YouTuber into somebody holding his own against boxing and MMA's biggest names... his body transformation has been ASTONISHING
24/09/23 09:11He has come a long way from when he started out, and earned respect when he went the distance with Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition match in 2021 - though the 44-year-old bossed the fight.
Israel Adesanya says defeat to Sean Strickland 'felt like a bad dream' as he credits new UFC middleweight champion for 'perfect game plan'
22/09/23 07:48Strickland stunned the MMA world by pulling off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as he took Adesanya's middleweight crown via unanimous decision.
Just watch as UFC champion chases a man with a flamethrower as he continues chaotic behaviour including breaking the belt
18/09/23 09:34As well as chasing a man with a flamethrower, the champion has also broken his belt since winning the title.
UFC legend Anderson Silva deletes X-rated post aimed at Israel Adesanya - as Brazilian shuts down comparisons with 'Stylebender'
14/09/23 08:30The mixed martial arts world is still digesting the shock results from UFC 293 on Saturday night, where Adesanya was defeated by Sean Strickland in their UFC middleweight title bout.
New UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has already broken his $500,000 championship belt - as star says it's 'way better' now that he's fixed it with duct tape
12/09/23 03:48Just days after Sean Strickland stunned the MMA world by winning the 185-pound championship, the American has revealed he has already broken the belt - and fixed it with duct tape.
New UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland reveals 'strange' post-fight discussion with Israel Adesanya following shock win was about his opponent's DOG
11/09/23 11:21Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when he beat his opponent via unanimous decision on Sunday morning to be crowned the new champion against all odds.
Sean Strickland shocked the world in beating Israel Adesanya, but the new UFC middleweight champ is a man known for his sexist remarks and claiming MMA saved him from MURDERING people... with one fighter too afraid to even be on the same card as him!
11/09/23 10:21His victory on Sunday has been branded one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, with all three judges scoring the bout 49-46 for the American to ensure he won by unanimous decision.
UFC: Dana White 'absolutely' wants a rematch between Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya after shock loss for The Last Stylebender in middleweight championship bout
11/09/23 07:47UFC boss Dana White has insisted he 'absolutely' wants a rematch between Sam Strickland and Israel Adesanya after their middleweight championship clash at UFC 293.
How shock loss to Sean Strickland could be the beginning of the end for Israel Adesanya's career - as UFC legend explains why Kiwi should NOT fight for the belt in his next bout
11/09/23 07:17Israel Adesanya has won eight UFC title fights, but after his shock loss to Sean Strickland on Sunday the former middleweight kingpin's career could now be on the slide.
NSW Premier Chris Minns says it's a GOOD thing for kids to learn to fight like UFC stars
11/09/23 06:29Minns is a self-confessed UFC fan who took in the action when cage-fighting came to Sydney on Sunday - and his take on children learning the sport is sure to get him offside with anti-violence groups.
AFL and NRL footy stars join Chris Hemsworth's right-hand man and NSW Premier Chris Minns to see one of the biggest upsets in martial arts history at UFC 293
11/09/23 02:21The UFC returned to Sydney for the first time in 12 years on Sunday - and a host of sports stars weren't going to miss out on seeing the world's best fighters clash in the octagon.
Sean Strickland says he felt like Israel Adesanya 'didn't even f*****g try' as he questions whether he was 'fighting a f*****g amateur' during UFC 293 title upset
10/09/23 14:02Sean Strickland launched an attack on Israel Adesanya as the UFC champion says he felt like his opponent 'didn't even f*****g try' and questioned whether he was 'fighting a f*****g amateur'.
Israel Adesanya shows off black eye and busted lip as he necks whisky after losing his UFC middleweight world title in shock defeat against Sean Strickland
10/09/23 11:43Israel Adesanya has been left with a black eye and a busted lip following his shock defeat against Sean Strickland in Sydney that saw him concede his UFC middleweight title, but relaxed by drinking whisky.
Conor McGregor credits Sean Strickland's 'spar only' training method for pulling off one of UFC's greatest ever upsets after shock unanimous decision win over Israel Adesanya
10/09/23 10:50Conor McGregor has insisted Sean Strickland's training methods helped him beat Israel Adesanya in one of MMA's greatest ever upsets.
Drake loses ANOTHER big bet as he misses out on a $920,000 payout after Israel Adesanya's shock middleweight title loss to Sean Strickland... a month after the musician lost $250,000 from betting on Nate Diaz to beat Jake Paul
10/09/23 09:25Drake has suffered another big betting loss after Sean Strickland's shocking victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 for the middleweight title.
Sean Strickland pulls off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history as he takes Israel Adesanya's middleweight title in a unanimous decision at UFC 293
10/09/23 05:51Strickland admitted he was so daunted by the task of beating Adesanya that he even doubted himself in the lead-up to the fight - but it didn't show in the octagon as he blew his rival away in fine style.
UFC 293 RECAP: Sean Strickland defeats Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision in huge upset, after Alexander Volkov submitted Tai Tuivasa in the co-main event
09/09/23 23:46Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest from UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia as Israel Adesanya defends his Middleweight title against Sean Strickland.
UFC 293: American Sean Strickland blasts Australian government in shocking outburst as he claims nation has no freedom of speech after a pregnant woman was arrested for anti-lockdown Facebook post: 'Are you confusing us with Russia?'
06/09/23 13:07Strickland, an outspoken figure who has identifies himself as a former white supremacist and has made controversial remarks about women and race in the past, took aim at the government.
Sean Strickland offers to spar all comers who turn up to his Aussie training session ahead of UFC 293 - and he's notorious for knocking out ANYONE who gets in the ring with him
06/09/23 07:08Controversial MMA star Sean Strickland has put the call out for Sydney sparring partners ahead of his middleweight title fight with Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 this weekend.
UFC champ Israel Adesanya explains why he calls Meta billionaire Mark Zuckerberg '007' as he opens up on his pre-fight sex bans
06/09/23 02:31The UFC middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya has revealed the reason behind his reverential nickname for the social media guru ahead of his fight with Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney.
UFC fighter Sean Strickland reveals he PUNCHED a fan in Bondi street assault ahead of Sydney clash with Israel Adesanya
05/09/23 11:36The American takes on the all-conquering Adesanya at a sold-out Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, and has lifted the lid on an ugly interaction with a fan in Bondi.
When is Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland at UFC 293 and how can you watch the blockbuster clash?
05/09/23 10:40The 'Last Stylebender' comes into the fight off the back of a devastating knockout win against rival Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April
UFC 293 main event star Sean Strickland goes AWOL in Sydney days before Israel Adesanya clash - fueling a conspiracy theory that he's being silenced
05/09/23 05:27Controversial MMA star Sean Strickland didn't show up at Tuesday's Welcome to Country at Barangaroo, fueling a conspiracy theory that the outspoken star is being silenced.
Israel Adesanya vows to knock out Sean Strickland at UFC 293 after his rival mocked him for painting his nails ahead of their grudge match
28/08/23 17:37Sean Strickland said Israel Adesanya is the type of man who 'paints his nails' and the UFC middleweight champion claims that is what he is going to do before knocking him out.
Israel Adesanya had to convince the UFC to give 'idiot' Sean Strickland a title shot against him as they thought he would 'embarrass the company'
17/08/23 07:49With the number one contender unable to compete, and those ranked two to four having already suffered defeats to Adesanya, the UFC turned to #5-ranked contender, Strickland.
Inside the bad blood between world champ Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland as they're set to meet at UFC 293 after American branded the Kiwi 'that little Chinese s**t'
09/08/23 07:01Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will be the headline attraction as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Australia - but he won't be facing the opponent he wanted.
Israel Adesanya admits he was wrong to question UFC rival's heritage: 'It was very stupid and it was wrong'
03/08/23 10:49Du Plessis has claimed Adesanya is not a true African UFC champion because he no longer lives in Africa. The reigning title holder admitted that his use of the same argument was illogical.
Israel Adesanya reveals reasoning for his racially-charged rant aimed at rival Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290... as 'Stylebender' claims South African star tried to 'discredit' his status as UFC champion
11/07/23 10:53'Stylebender' invaded the octagon after Du Plessis recorded an impressive win over middleweight star Rob Whittaker after a brutal finish in the second round.
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