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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…”
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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.”
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…”
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 12: Alexander Volkanovski of Australia celebrates after his split-decision victory over Max Holloway in their UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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
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‘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”
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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: (L-R) UFC President Dana White places the interim middleweight championship belt on Israel Adesanya after defeating Kelvin Gastelum by unanimous decision in their interim middleweight championship bout during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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”.
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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.
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