UFC analysis: Five things Dricus du Plessis proved in his dominant win over Kamaru Usman
Dricus du Plessis returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a unanimous decision victory over former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.
The South African controlled much of the five-round contest, earning scorecards of 50-45 and 49-46 twice after producing one of the most complete performances of his career.
It was a display that drew praise even from former rival Israel Adesanya, who described it as the best he has seen from Du Plessis.
Sports News Blitz’s MMA expert Aidan Leo unpacks five major takeaways from a performance that could reshape the UFC middleweight division.
MMA opinion: Five pathways ahead for Israel Adesanya after tough loss
Saturday night saw the former middleweight king Israel Adesanya fall to a fourth-consecutive loss after his defeat to American Joe Pyfer.
Fans, critics and even the man himself have mentioned retirement, but after an impassioned post-fight interview, the stage looks set for Adesanya to find his way back into the cage.
Sports News Blitz writer Freddie Thomas-Neher takes a closer look at how ‘The Last Stylebender’ can move forward.
Israel Adesanya sends warning to Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 322 - ‘He’s going to get hurt’
Israel Adesanya does not think Islam Makhachev’s move up to welterweight will go as planned for the Russian at UFC 322, reports Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.
MMA news: ‘I’m going to get him back’ - Israel Adesanya targets rematch against Sean Strickland
MMA expert Niall Togher of Sports News Blitz brings the latest on Israel Adesanya, who has set his sights on a rematch with Sean Strickland.
After a period of reflection and setbacks, Adesanya says he’s ready to return and settle the score.
MMA news: What’s next for Israel Adesanya?
Israel Adesanya, one of the biggest MMA names is nearing the end of his career.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reflects on the fighter’s recent words and previews potential matchups that could prolong Adesanya’s career.
MMA news: ‘I’m proving to myself I’m still that dude’ - Israel Adesanya previews upcoming fight with Nassourdine Imavov
Israel Adesanya, one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts steps into the cage this Saturday, February 1 to face Nassourdine Imavov.
While the stakes may not include a title, they remain sky-high for a fighter determined to reestablish his dominance.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher explores the significance of Adesanya’s upcoming fight, his mindset heading into the bout, and what it could mean for his legacy.