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Usman advises Adesanya after Saudi Arabia disaster

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2 months ago

February 8, 2025

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has advised his close friend Israel Adesanya to take time off and focus on enjoying his fighting career following his third consecutive defeat at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Speaking on his “Pound 4 Pound” podcast with Henry Cejudo, Usman suggested that Adesanya should follow the path of Anderson Silva by choosing entertaining matchups rather than rushing back into title contention.

“For Israel, man, honestly he’s at a point in his career to where – remember Anderson Silva got to this place where, ‘I’m going to pick a fun fight. It’s a fun fight, that’s a fight that I think is going to be great, that people want to see that fight,’” Usman said.

“Because Izzy did show that he can still fight, he was sharp.”

The Nigerian-born New Zealander suffered a second-round TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov last Saturday at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, marking his fourth defeat in his last five outings.

The loss, which came after a promising first round where Adesanya landed several effective low kicks, saw him drop two places to fourth in the official UFC middleweight rankings, while Imavov climbed to the second spot ahead of Khamzat Chimaev.

The 35-year-old former two-time middleweight champion, who previously defended his title five times, has endured a difficult 12 months, losing his belt to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 before suffering another defeat to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 last August.

“Right now, Izzy, take your time. When you want to come back at the end of the year then take a fight that makes sense,” Usman concluded.

Despite the setback, Adesanya, whose professional record now stands at 24 wins with 16 knockouts and five defeats, displayed his characteristic resilience on social media, writing, “As real as it gets, @ufc. Rolled the dice…snake eyes. I’ll be back, gone to get some milk.”

The bout marked the first time in six years and 12 fights that Adesanya has competed without a UFC championship on the line, with his latest loss potentially reshaping his approach to future matchups as he contemplates his next move in the increasingly competitive middleweight division.

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EPL Results: Chelsea Boost UCL Hopes, Arsenal Win Big, Man United Lost

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1 day ago

April 20, 2025

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The English Premier League matchday 33 delivered high drama and significant movements in the table as Chelsea pulled off a last-gasp comeback, Wolves completed a historic double over Manchester United, and Arsenal cruised to a dominant away victory.
Over at Craven Cottage, Fulham suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Enzo Maresca’s side clawed back from a goal down to snatch all three points dramatically.

Chelsea claimed a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon to strengthen their push for UEFA Champions League qualification. Goals from Tyrique George and Pedro Neto in the final 15 minutes turned the tide after Alex Iwobi’s first-half strike had given the hosts the lead.

Chelsea struggled to create clear chances despite dominating possession for large stretches. The Blues lacked composure in the final third, with Pedro Neto seeing a powerful effort blocked by Bernd Leno and Cole Palmer dragging a promising opportunity wide after a clever run into the area.

Alex Iwobi had put Fulham ahead in the 20th minute, but Chelsea responded late. Tyrique George equalized in the 83rd minute before Pedro Neto fired home a stoppage-time winner (90’+3). The victory lifts Chelsea back to fifth, now just two points behind third-placed Newcastle.

At Portman Road, Ipswich Town suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. The Gunners dismantled the Premier League newcomers with a clinical performance.

Leandro Trossard netted twice (14’, 69’), while Gabriel Martinelli (28’) and teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri (88’) also got on the scoresheet. The win keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race and adds to Ipswich’s struggles near the bottom of the table.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves in the Premier League matchday 33. Pablo Sarabia stunned the home crowd with a sublime free-kick in the 77th minute, sealing a second win of the season over United for Wolves.

Note that this is the first time the Midlands club has done the league double over United since the 1979-1980 season. The win puts Wolves level on points with the Red Devils, tightening the race for European spots.

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BREAKING! Arsenal hammer relegation Bound Ipswich 4-0

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1 day ago

April 20, 2025

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Relegation bound Ipswich was on Sunday hammered 4-0 by Arsenal.

Arsenal from the blast of the whistle meant business when in the 14tth minute through a cross from Bukayo Saka was pulled through by Trossard.

Still in the first half, another pull out by Saka was flipped backward by Trossard to Gabriel Martinelli who netted the second goal in the 29th minute.

Thereafter it was a ding dong affair as Saka missed three major opportunities to increase the tally.

Towards the end of the first half, Ipswich defender, Davis fouled Saka and he was immediately red carded by the referee.

Trossard hits his first brace at the 69th minute when he powered the ball into Ipswich net.

Nwaneri who replaced Saka made it four goals at the 87th minute .