Max Holloway credits Israel Adesanya’s documentary for motivating him to actively address mental wellness

Max Holloway, former UFC featherweight champion, was recently in attendance for the premiere of Israel Adesanya’s documentary, “Stylebender”, at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The documentary details the life of Adensanya, from his childhood to his career as a fighter, and features his work with mental health professionals. Adesanya himself has praised the documentary for its discussion of mental health and has suggested … Continue reading Max Holloway credits Israel Adesanya’s documentary for motivating him to actively address mental wellness

Bareman expressed concern for Adesanya during UFC 287 entrance: ‘Is everything alright?’

Israel Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, was a little perplexed with Adesanya’s walkout at UFC 287 even though he is used to seeing Adesanya’s antics. Bareman said that there were some little things in the walkout, such as the way Adesanya was greeting the crowd, and visiting their training partners before going into the cage which were uncharacteristic of the fighter. However, once Bareman asked Adesanya … Continue reading Bareman expressed concern for Adesanya during UFC 287 entrance: ‘Is everything alright?’

Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287

Alex Pereira, the UFC middleweight champion, is set to face former champion Israel Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287 in Miami. Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, had advised him to sit out and wait longer before facing Pereira again, but Adesanya chose to proceed with the rematch. Pereira agrees with Bareman’s advice and would have told Adesanya not to take the fight yet if he … Continue reading Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287