Israel Adesanya will challenge Jan Blachowicz for light heavyweight title By John Eric Poli 1 min ago Israel Adesanya next’s fight will give him the opportunity to pull off a rare feat as he’ll look to capture championships in two different weight classes. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. No date or venue has been confirmed for the matchup so far, but it seems the bout will feature as one of the main event clashes early in 2021. Israel Adesanya denies PED allegations after UFC 253, One person dead, 15 injured, terrorist suspect down after attack at SIX LOCATIONS in Austria’s Vienna, 'I believe in Putin': Football legend Maradona backs Russian president to deliver Covid-19 vaccine, 'Mate, you’re losing it': Fans fear for Cristiano Ronaldo in quarantine, convinced he 'looks exhausted' in latest selfie, Out on his feet: Russian MMA fighter leaves fans stunned with crazy ‘standing KO’ victory (VIDEO), 'That one was for you bro': Man United star Mason Greenwood dedicates Champions League goal to tragic City youngster Jeremy Wisten, 'He wouldn't get up very quickly': UFC-loving Trump says he would floor Biden if presidential election was MMA scrap, 'I always feel Abramovich's support': Lampard hails billionaire Blues owner as he makes appearance at Chelsea victory in Russia, 'Finally a keeper who can SAVE': Roman Abramovich watches on as new No.1 Mendy stars for Chelsea in Champions League win in Russia, Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford’s petition to extend free school meals hits 1 MILLION signatures, Sidelined Ronaldo posts bizarre video backing Juve teammates against Barcelona just hours after blasting Covid test as 'BULLSH*T', 'You will have to bear the consequences': Football owner who is part of Qatari royalty THREATENS Macron in tweet demanding apology. The opening betting odds were released for the upcoming UFC light heavyweight title fight between champion Jan Blachowicz and Israel Adesanya. @DanaWhite confirms that Israel Adesanya will fight Jan Blachowicz for the light-heavyweight title in 2021. pic.twitter.com/5moJ9wrfng. Reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has stamped his authority on the promotion's 185-pound class, and now he's set to fight for the promotion's light heavyweight belt in an attempt to become a two-division champion. UFC president Dana White made the announcement following UFC Vegas 12 that Adesanya will move up to 205lbs in order to challenge Blachowicz for a second belt. UFC President Dana White told ESPN's Brett Okamoto that Adesanya will move up to light heavyweight to face Jan Blachowicz. Blachowicz captured the belt with a stunning second-round knockout of Dominick Reyes at UFC 253, and the powerful Pole has made no secret of his willingness to face Adesanya or former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Dana White confirms Israel Adesanya will challenge Jan Blachowicz for light heavyweight title in next fight New, 118 comments By Damon Martin … UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT champion Israel Adesanya has confirmed that he will step up to light-heavyweight to face new champion Jan Blachowicz. "Whittaker comes out and says he doesn’t want to fight him – craziest sh*t I’ve ever seen. Following the fights, UFC President, Dana White, confirmed that Adesanya’s next fight would involve moving up to 205 pounds to challenge Jan Blachowicz for the Light Heavyweight title. Israel Adesanya vs Jan Blachowicz Odds. Before Jones vacated his light heavyweight title, there was rampant talk of a super fight between him and middleweight king Israel Adesanya. The Nigerian-New Zealander easily defeated Paulo Costa at UFC 253 in September, sealing his second defence of the middleweight belt.

Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Adesanya was sat at octagonside at the UFC Apex as he watched former opponent Anderson Silva lose out in his final fight in the octagon. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. I thought Whittaker deserved the shot and Whittaker doesn’t want it, so yeah, we’ll let him do it. It means that Adesanya, who is undefeated in MMA with a record of 20-0, will challenge newly-crowned light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz for the 205-pound title.

Yet, it appears he is as White revealed on Saturday he would be fighting Jan Blachowicz sometime in the early parts of 2021, with many hinting at a March date. an Adesanya-Whittaker rematch is “very appealing,”, Santiago Ponzinibbio: Colby Covington's departure from ATT 'for the better', Mike Perry to fight Tim Means at UFC 255 after Robbie Lawler withdraws, Israel Adesanya set as clear betting favorite over Jan Blachowicz, With Chris Curtis out of Bellator 251, Austin Vanderford now meets Vinicius de Jesus, Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Khaos Williams added to UFC on ESPN+ 41, MMA Junkie Radio #3101 with guest Burt Watson, UFC and Bellator reaction, more, Khalil Rountree re-signs with UFC, targets early 2021 return, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jan Blachowicz issues warning to Israel Adesanya: That fight would be like when I beat Luke Rockhold After Adesanya (20-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) finished Paulo Costa last month at UFC 253, the champ declared he was ready to give Jared Cannonier the next title shot if …
Escucha el episodio 15 de Hablemos MMA con Valentina Shevchenko. "Listen, when the fight was over on ‘Fight Island,’ the last fight (at UFC 254), I was like, ‘I’m going to have to sit down with this kid (Adesanya) and convince him on why he needs to fight Whittaker,'" White told reporters. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Yeah, there’s no arguing with Israel now.

And, after the event, UFC president Dana White revealed during the post-fight press conference that the New Zealander would be moving up to 205 pounds for his next fight. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. It means that Adesanya, who is undefeated in MMA with a record of 20-0, will challenge newly-crowned light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz for the 205-pound title. Jan Blachowicz is open to fighting Israel Adesanya in March. Now, with the fight targeted to take place, odds have been released on the fight. UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz believes size will play a key factor should Jon Jones ever face Israel Adesanya. By: Danny Segura.
UFC president Dana White revealed Israel Adesanya's next fight will be against light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. Fighter Odds; Israel Adesanya-250: All rights reserved. © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. ", The Last @Stylebender is heading to 205lbs! The UFC could soon have a new dual-belt champion on its hands. White and Adesanya … Now he has landed a huge fight for his first title defense as UFC champion as he lines up against Adesanya in a champion-versus-champion clash. Subscribe to RT newsletter to get stories the mainstream media won’t tell you, Champion versus champion: Israel Adesanya will challenge Jan Blachowicz (inset) for the UFC light heavyweight title, 'With a performance like that, I would think I was on steroids too!' This website uses cookies. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience.

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