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Dricus Du Plessis says Israel Adesanya acted like a ‘clown’ at UFC 290: ‘Conduct yourself like a champion’

Dricus Du Plessis had stern words for the way Israel Adesanya behaved in the cage at UFC 290.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023

UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

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The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

Israel Adesanya has ugly face-off with next UFC title challenger Dricus Du Plessis

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Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023

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UFC 290 video: Israel Adesanya, next challenger Dricus Du Plessis have racially charged in-cage faceoff

With his mostly dominant win over a former champion Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis punched his ticket to a title fight. Then things got ugly.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023

UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya

Dricus Du Plessis appears to have punched his ticket for a title shot with a second-round finish of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023

Twitter reacts to Dricus Du Plessis’ TKO of Robert Whittaker, faceoff with Israel Adesanya at UFC 290

The MMA community was stunned by Dricus Du Plessis' upset of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 and critical of the faceoff with Israel Adesanya.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023

UFC champ Israel Adesanya: Dricus Du Plessis ‘an ugly fighter, but he finds a way to win’

UFC champ Israel Adesanya doesn't find Dricus Du Plessis' style aesthetically pleasing.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023

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UFC 290 Predictions: Volkanovski-Rodriguez, and Four Other Huge Fights

Two title fights top a stacked card in Las Vegas.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7, 2023

Robert Whittaker disagrees with criticism of UFC 290 matchmaking of Dricus Du Plessis bout

As far as Robert Whittaker is concerned, Dricus Du Plessis was the right fight to make for UFC 290.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023

Watch UFC champs Israel Adesanya, Jon Jones face off in Las Vegas – and they’re all smiles

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023

Well, what have we here? It’s Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones sharing a playful moment in Las Vegas

Longstanding bitter rivals, have UFC champs Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones turned over a new leaf?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023

Former UFC rivals Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones bury hatchet after bitter feud

Jones and Adesanya are two of the pound-for-pound best in modern UFC history, and at one point appeared to be on a collision course for a super-fight

Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023

Photos: Anderson Silva through the years

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023

Dricus Du Plessis says Robert Whittaker deserves to be UFC 290 favorite: ‘I’m not even offended by it at all’

Ahead of UFC 290, Dricus Du Plessis responds to his underdog status by putting himself in the oddsmakers' shoes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 5, 2023

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AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Whittaker prepared for most 'dangerous fight of career'

Robert Whittaker hasn't fought in the UFC octagon since September 2022 and knows Dricus Du Plessis has nothing to lose in their UFC290 bout.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 4, 2023

Alexander Volkanovski: ‘You’d be mad’ to think Dricus Du Plessis can beat Robert Whittaker at UFC 290

Alexander Volkanovski simply can't see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 4, 2023

Michael Bisping open to Sean Strickland UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya, says trash talk ‘would be phenomenal’

Michael Bisping has made a case for Sean Strickland to get the next shot at UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023

Spinning Back Clique: Sean Strickland and Grant Dawson as contenders, UFC 290’s title fights, more (LIVE, noon ET)

Spinning Back Clique is live at noon ET. Our panel looks back at UFC on ESPN 47, ahead to UFC 290 and more.

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The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Sean Strickland makes passionate plea for Israel Adesanya fight after dominant win

Strickland beat Abus Magomedov via TKO on Saturday, winning the Fight Night main event in Round 2

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023

3 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN 47: Is Kevin Lee’s second stint already doomed?

Thoughts and analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC on ESPN 47, including an examination of Kevin Lee's brutal octagon return.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023

Sean Strickland says UFC owes him title shot: ‘I’ve fcking paid my dues. Give me that sht’

After UFC on ESPN 47, Sean Strickland explained why the promotion owes him a solid in the form of a UFC title shot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2023

UFC champ Jamahal Hill doubts Alex Pereira packs same punch at light heavyweight

UFC champ Jamahal Hill doesn't see Alex Pereira's power having the same impact at light heavyweight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2023

UFC names top 30 walkouts of all time: Israel Adesanya, CM Punk, Conor McGregor and more

These are the 30 most greatest walkouts of all-time, according to the UFC, many of which feature the biggest stars in the sport.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

Dricus Du Plessis says he ‘did manhandle’ UFC champ Israel Adesanya in training years ago

Dricus Du Plessis recounts the time he had his way with UFC champ Israel Adesanya while they trained about 10 years ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 25, 2023

David Onama explains why he chose to ‘celebrate like Izzy’ after UFC on ABC 5 knockout

David Onama's knockout win at UFC on ABC 5 came just seven seconds earlier on the clock of the same round to Israel Adesanya's title win.

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RARE PHOTOS: 24 | Rare Historical Photos

Dricus Du Plessis says Israel Adesanya acted like a ‘clown’ at UFC 290: ‘Conduct yourself like a champion’

UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Israel Adesanya has ugly face-off with next UFC title challenger Dricus Du Plessis

UFC 290 video: Israel Adesanya, next challenger Dricus Du Plessis have racially charged in-cage faceoff

UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya

Twitter reacts to Dricus Du Plessis’ TKO of Robert Whittaker, faceoff with Israel Adesanya at UFC 290

UFC champ Israel Adesanya: Dricus Du Plessis ‘an ugly fighter, but he finds a way to win’

UFC 290 Predictions: Volkanovski-Rodriguez, and Four Other Huge Fights

Robert Whittaker disagrees with criticism of UFC 290 matchmaking of Dricus Du Plessis bout

Watch UFC champs Israel Adesanya, Jon Jones face off in Las Vegas – and they’re all smiles

Well, what have we here? It’s Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones sharing a playful moment in Las Vegas

Former UFC rivals Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones bury hatchet after bitter feud

Photos: Anderson Silva through the years

Dricus Du Plessis says Robert Whittaker deserves to be UFC 290 favorite: ‘I’m not even offended by it at all’

Whittaker prepared for most 'dangerous fight of career'

Alexander Volkanovski: ‘You’d be mad’ to think Dricus Du Plessis can beat Robert Whittaker at UFC 290

Michael Bisping open to Sean Strickland UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya, says trash talk ‘would be phenomenal’

Spinning Back Clique: Sean Strickland and Grant Dawson as contenders, UFC 290’s title fights, more (LIVE, noon ET)

Sean Strickland makes passionate plea for Israel Adesanya fight after dominant win

3 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN 47: Is Kevin Lee’s second stint already doomed?

Sean Strickland says UFC owes him title shot: ‘I’ve f*cking paid my dues. Give me that sh*t’

UFC champ Jamahal Hill doubts Alex Pereira packs same punch at light heavyweight

UFC names top 30 walkouts of all time: Israel Adesanya, CM Punk, Conor McGregor and more

Dricus Du Plessis says he ‘did manhandle’ UFC champ Israel Adesanya in training years ago

David Onama explains why he chose to ‘celebrate like Izzy’ after UFC on ABC 5 knockout

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Sean Strickland says UFC owes him title shot: ‘I’ve fcking paid my dues. Give me that sht’