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As it happened: Adesanya defends UFC title

Follow live as Israel Adesanya puts his UFC title up against Yoel Romero at UFC 248.

Who is Yoel Romero? Meet the UFC's destroyer with target set on Kiwi champ

Israel Adesanya puts UFC gold on the line against Yoel Romero in Las Vegas this weekend

All you need to know: UFC 248 - Adesanya v Romero

All you need to know ahead of Israel Adesanya's UFC title bout against Yoel Romero.

'Time for talking is over': How Adesanya made presence felt before title defence

Israel Adesanya made his presence felt one last time before his UFC title defence.

'If he dies, he dies': Adesanya's warning for title challenger

Yoel Romero has never been stopped in his UFC career. Adesanya wants to change that.

Dan Hooker reflects on UFC Auckland win, sets sights on next fight

Standing on the highest point of his MMA career, Hooker just wants to get back to work.

Israel Adesanya shows support for Pride Parade

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The constant evolution of Israel Adesanya

Adesanya (18-0; 7-0 UFC) will put his title on the line in the headline bout at UFC 248.

Blood in the water: Is this the next Kiwi UFC superstar?

'I could see it in his face - the fight was leaving him; his spirit was broken.'

How Kiwi UFC stars plan to take down 'world's best' in Auckland

Kara-France and Riddell will make their dreams of fighting at a home UFC event a reality.

Charming Yank expects 'the worst' from Dan Hooker's fans

Paul Felder happy to be cast in role of villain for Kiwi UFC star's big occasion.

Why Israel Adesanya won't fight in New Zealand - yet

'The right conditions are here and have been here for a while.'

Belief over beef: UFC star's unique welcome to New Zealand

They'll be fighting in the UFC octagon on Sunday, but Tuesday was a time for peace.

The Halbergs effect: Can Adesanya make Kiwis fall in love with MMA?

By opening its doors to Adesanya and MMA, the Halbergs felt like it mattered once again.

The trickle-down effect: Maintaining the rise of MMA in New Zealand

'It's crucial everyone supports it - these cards are 'like the lifeblood of our sport'.

'Worst ever seen': Illegal blow stuns UFC

It was probably not the way Brok Weaver would have wanted to gain his first UFC win.

Phil Gifford: Adesanya is right - tall poppy syndrome is alive and well

Comment: Adesanya was right at the Halbergs when he talked about the tall poppy syndrome.

'Stay salty': Adesanya's powerful speech stuns Halbergs

Adesanya delivered a powerful, expletive-filled, acceptance speech at Halberg Awards.