The fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev is just around the corner. The fighters are gearing up as the battle for the lightweight title is heating up at UFC 284. Furthermore, the fans and other fighters are pouring in their say over the result of the fight. Just like some of the other fighters, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya spoke and gave his bold predictions for the match. The predicted nail-biting encounter sees ‘The Last Stylebender’ declare his love for the sport of MMA.

Israel Adesanya predicts his winner for the main event of UFC 284

Israel Adesanya made his bold claim ahead of the all-important main event of UFC 284 for the lightweight championship. While making a tattoo, the former UFC middleweight champion spoke to tattoo artist Josh ‘Kamikaze’ Khune. Therein the duo made some predictions about the fight. Khune started the conversation as, “I think old Volk is gonna shock this world…”

Adesanya agreed and stated that they may be “biased”. Furthermore, ‘Stylebender’ continued, “The fight’s gonna be won by striking. Islam is a great wrestler. These guys are different man. Lightweights from the mountains. The way they’ve been working and showing, showing off is different. But again, Volk has done this like, he has shocked the world for how long now.”

Read More: Israel Adesanya Shows All the Right Signs As He Delivers First Message to Alex Pereira Following Rematch Announcement

Further talking about the fight, the 33-year-old continued, “Honestly, the striking is what is going to play a factor in this fight. And Volk gets taken down, he’ll get back up. He’ll get back up…”

The former UFC middleweight champion gave his predictions after analyzing how the fight will take place. He continued, “I will say Volk late stoppage. Late stoppage.” Khune also stated that Volkanovski might also win the fight via a decision to which Adesanya agreed. Furthermore, ‘Stylebender’ concluded by saying what he loves about UFC and MMA.

Adesanya sums up why he loves the sport

‘The Last Stylebender’ truly loves the sport of MMA. The fans witnessed this as he detailed the reasons that he loves competing on the grandest stage. He said, “You have two guys in their prime at the top of the division fighting each other. This is what I love about MMA or the UFC in particular”

Khune and Adesanya agreed on points such as the fights in MMA and especially the UFC take place between the best of the fighters. Furthermore, ‘Kamikaze’ made a good remark, “So it doesn’t matter if you take a winner of us because you’ve got to f*****g accept that when you fight the best”.

These words shall resonate with all the fighters and fans all across the world. Let us know what you think about Adesanya’s views on Makhachev vs Volkanovski fight.

Watch This Story: Who is Former UFC champion Israel Adesany’a rumored Girlfriend Shana Evers