Sports
Israel Adesanya Targets Third 2020 Fight After Costa Victory
Nigerian-New Zealander UFC star, Israel Adesanya has set sights on having another fight this year, following his triumph over Paulo Costa at the weekend.
The 31-year-old proved his critics wrong with a decisive win over the Brazilian Jiujitsu fighter, who a blistering record of 13 wins and no losses before the bout.
With Izzy still undefeated, the win moves his pro UFC record to 20-0.
Following his dominant second-round win coming by way of a Technical knockout (TKO), Adesanya says he is still fresh, full of energy and ready for another fight. However, he admits his foot still hurts.
ALSO READ: Ethiope East Council Boss Hails Agbon Monarch At 70
“I don’t know, I’ve got to talk to the big dog,” Adesanya revealed on Ariel Helwasni MMA Show on Wednesday.
“This year, I want to fight this year. We talked a little a bit last night and I can’t say much more but we’ve got some plans, I want to fight this year. I’m fresh. My foot only hurts from kicking.”
In a year marred by cancelled events due to the coronavirus pandemic, Adesanya has fought twice, the first being the win over Yoel Romero at UFC 248.
Increase In Pump Price Not From Us ― Dangote
EFCC Condemns False Narratives On Loss Of Officer
Turji Orders Ambush On Troops Of Operation Fansan Yanma Along Issah Axis
Resort To Blackmail, Assassination Attempt Are Fruitless, No Faction In Our Forum— Contractors Blasts DESOPADEC
Gunmen Kill Celestial Church Prophet During Service In Ogun
Delta: Catholic Church Suspends Priest Who Secretly Got Married In United States
Minister Of Women Affairs Commences Inspection Of 91 Orphanages In Abuja On 1st Lady’s Mandate
Otedola May Take Over Thisday Newspapers, Arise TV Over Obaigbena’s $225.8M Debt To First Bank
Premiere Academy Wins Tech For The Earth Challenge
Tinubu: Group Condemns Misrepresentation Of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s Christmas Message
Schools In Delta To Resume On Monday
OTOKUTU: Killing People For Sacrifice Not In Our Nature – OCDU
FAAC: FG Establishes Team To Directly Distribute Funds To 774 LGAs Nationwide
Rebuttal To “Misleading” Article On Alleged Land Grabbing In Ubulu-Okiti And Ubulu-Uku
-
Politics16 hours agoNwoko’s Media Communications Director Speaks On Senator’s Defection From PDP To APC
-
News8 hours ago
Delta: Catholic Church Suspends Priest Who Secretly Got Married In United States
-
News14 hours agoNITDA, NFIU Develop Financial Monitoring Platform To Remove Nigeria From Grey List
-
Crime14 hours agoNotorious Bandit Leader, Bello Turji On The Run As Military Dislodge Camp, Kill Son
-
News12 hours agoMinister Of Women Affairs Commences Inspection Of 91 Orphanages In Abuja On 1st Lady’s Mandate