Israel Adesanya isn’t better than Anderson Silva but he’s the closest to him in the middleweight division. "The Last Stylebender" extended his undefeated streak as a professional middleweight ...

Israel Adesanya def. Anderson Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Lando Vannata def. Marcos Mariano via submission (kimura) - Round 1, 4:55 Ricky Simon def. Rani Yahya via unanimous ...

Israel Adesanya is closing ground on the legendary Anderson Silva as the greatest middleweight in MMA history. He's still in his prime and has an opportunity to add to his list of accomplishments.

Israel Adesanya prepares for a second UFC middleweight title fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271, and a chance to close distance on Anderson Silva's remarkable legacy.

Israel Adesanya (16-0) defeated Anderson Silva (34-8-1) via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia. Adesanya and Silva spent much of the first round testing their ...

Kamaru Usman suggests Israel Adesanya emulate Anderson Silva's approach to the end of his UFC career. Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) suffered his third straight loss when he was knocked out by ...

His dominance has prompted comparisons to the great Anderson Silva, who was also a long-reigning champion at 185 lbs. Silva's record, however, eclipses Israel Adesanya's title reign.

Anderson Silva is set to make his return to the Octagon within the next few months, and when he does, ... Australia, at UFC 234 to face Israel Adesanya in a middleweight bout. ...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Anderson Silva of Brazil kicks Israel Adesanya of New Zealand in their middleweight bout during the UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10, 2019 in the ...

Israel Adesanya is closing ground on the legendary Anderson Silva as the greatest middleweight in MMA history. He's still in his prime and has an opportunity to add to his list of accomplishments.