Israel Adesanya is all set to defend his middleweight title in Sydney. He is indeed a force to be reckoned with in the octagon thanks to his fierce skills and strategic acumen. Now facing him is Sean Strickland, a determined contender who is eyeing the main event of UFC 293. While the anticipation for the beef is simmering in the current scenario, who will face the New Zealander if he defeats Strickland has raised dubiousness among the fans. In fact, in a recent YouTube video of the ‘Last Stylebender, he shed light on the name which could square off against him after he gets through with the event.
However, as he spoke further, he seemed to have made his statements gripping since he uttered the name of ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor. But what all did he say was probably the biggest matter of intrigue in the video.
What did Israel Adesanya say about Conor McGregor?
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Adesanya is no less than an MMA pundit, as he brings his in-depth analysis through the means of his YouTube video. In fact, he yet again seemed to captivate the fans as he laid it straight about why Khamzat Chimaev was on the verge of being his next challenger but not Dricus du Plessis. He further delivered a zinger for the former two-time UFC champion, Conor McGregor. While discussing various recent aspects of the MMA scene, Adesanya was asked if Khamzat Chimaev was going to be the next number one contender, but not du Plessis.
Replying with utter calmness, he said, “Definitely! But again, I do want to fight Dricus, but he has to know he is not calling the shots here. That is the thing I am so again, a guy who oh my foot is this, my foot is that. Look at me, my foot is a balloon. Yeah but, we will see,”
Adesanya has surely been one of the most confident MMA stars of the current era. He laid it out straight: du Plessis might have lost the opportunity, and Chimaev was only one step away from the title shot, considering his upcoming bout against Paulo Costa. However, he took shots at McGregor, highlighting McGregor’s justifications after he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov, saying “My foot is a balloon”.
Adesanya’s considerations for Chimaev might open doors for a brand new beef. But, the analysis of Adesanya’s next opponent is not only confined to the fans, but also numerous MMA pundits. Likewise, while analyzing his next opponent, a UFC legend shed light on the possible plans of Israel Adesanya. But who was that UFC legend?
UFC legend’s words on Adesanya’s prospective plans
UFC legend and MMA pundit Chael Sonnen recently shed light on the possible plans of ‘The Last Stylebender’. Laying it straight, he shed light on the likely opponent Adesanya might choose if he prevails against Strickland. In order to make his statements precise, he laid down a comparative analysis between Chimaev and du Plessis.
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He said, “It is not a simple question to say who is better between du Plessis and Chimaev. But I do believe that Adesanya will make up within his mind who is more difficult, and I believe that’s the person he will go after.”
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Hailing Adesanya’s mindset, he further said, “As wild as that sounds, as anti-helpful to your own career as that could be, that is how he works. There is a fine line of Genius in his sanity. Adesanya is the perfect example of that.” Even Sonnen was also enthused to discuss Adesanya’s plan, considering his prospective opponent. However, the scenes in Sydney would answer all the doubts existing within the realm of UFC. What do you think? Who could face Adesanya? Let us know in the comments.
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