ISRAEL ADESANYA is eager to share the octagon alongside Jared Cannonier - mainly, because he's giving him a "fresh" challenge.
The Nigerian-born New Zealander will defend the title of middleweight against the former heavyweight in the main event at UFC 276 in Las Vegas.
Israel Adesanya will defend the title of middleweight against Jared Cannonier
at UFC 276.
The fight with Killa Gorilla, in-form, snaps a string of consecutive rematches. The Last Stylebender is delighted to have a new challenge.
Adesanya spoke in his role of global brand ambassador for Stake.com and crypto casino. He told SunSport that he was very excited to be fighting Jared.
"I am excited to fight someone I have never fought before. It's a new fight, and it brings out my excitement. I have new blood, energy, and I'm ready for anything.
Cannonier, a first-time challenger for the UFC title, enters International Fight Week in the form his mixed martial arts career.
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The Texan has won five out of six of his last six appearances. His only defeat was at the hands Robert Whittaker, a former 185lbs champion.
He was able to stop the clock in emphatic fashion for four of these victories, including the one against Derek Brunson in February.
Cannonier's unique and ever-improving striking style is what has resulted in a string of TKO wins, which Adesanya considers one of his greatest assets.
Cannonier, 32 years old, said about Cannonier that "His standout skillet?" He is a powerful man, but everyone else has the same power.
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY"He strikes in an unconventional way, but I am very unorthodox."
"And I look forward to playing that particular game if he wishes to." We know how to roll if he wishes to grapple.
Adesanya, a fan favourite who just signed a huge new deal with UFC, will defend his fifth title after a dominant win over Whittaker in Australia.
Adesanya was not satisfied with his performance, even though he felt superior to The Reaper.
He stated that he thought he did well during the fight. I wanted to do better so I was hard on myself.
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"So I give myself a 7/10. "So yeah, I remember how I felt there and I felt superior [to Robert]."
Israel Adesanya serves as an ambassador for Stake.com. It is one of the fastest-growing and most popular cryptocurrency gambling operators in the world.
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