Ryan Gandra targets Israel Adesanya after UFC 329 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Ryan Gandra secured a quick first-round victory over Zach Reese at UFC 329 on July 14, 2026, in Las Vegas, improving his record to 10-1. Gandra achieved the win in just 75 seconds. In his post-fight interview, he expressed a desire to face former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, following Adesanya's recent announcement of a training change after a challenging stretch in his career. Gandra described the opportunity to fight Adesanya as a lifelong dream. The UFC community may now speculate on the potential matchup.
- •Gandra wins against Reese in 75 seconds at UFC 329
- •Gandra improves to 10-1 and 2-0 in the UFC
- •He expresses desire to fight Israel Adesanya
- •Adesanya seeks fresh start after recent losses
- •Gandra calls matchup a dream fight
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Gandra's pie-in-the-sky dream fight after UFC 329: Israel Adesanya
"After a big win at UFC 329, Ryan Gandra said he'd love a chance to fight a former champ.
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