Israel Adesanya targeted by Ryan Gandra after UFC 329 win

Ryan Gandra has set his sights on Israel Adesanya after a dominant UFC 329 victory. The Brazilian middleweight needed just 75 seconds to defeat Zach Reese on Saturday, then declared Adesanya his dream fight.

What happened at UFC 329?

Gandra improved to 2-0 in the UFC with a first-round knockout of Reese at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The win extended his record to 10-1 in MMA. After the fight, he expressed his desire to face Adesanya, the former middleweight champion.

Why does Gandra want to fight Adesanya?

Gandra described Adesanya as a lifelong dream opponent. The Nigerian-born New Zealander has struggled recently, losing four of his last five fights. Gandra sees an opportunity to test himself against a former champion.

What’s next for Israel Adesanya?

Adesanya recently announced he would leave City Kickboxing, his longtime training camp. The 34-year-old has not confirmed his next fight but remains a high-profile name in the UFC. Gandra’s callout adds to the speculation about Adesanya’s future opponents.