Recalling UFC 276 When Israel Adesanya Walked Out to the Undertaker’s Theme Song Amidst the Presence of Vince McMahon and Triple H

Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has a strong liking for theatrics. He has showcased that in many of his walkouts before UFC fights. However, ‘The Last Stylebender’ took his UFC 276 entrance to another level by walking out to the legendary WWE superstar The Undertaker‘s theme song. Moreover, Vince McMahon and Triple H also attended the pay-per-view.

‘Izzy’ defended his middleweight title against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276. However, that was not the talking point of the event. The most exciting moment came when he channeled his inner WWE superstar and put on a theatric that people will remember for a long time. Let’s see what transpired that day.

Israel Adesanya walks out to the Undertaker’s theme song

WWE is home to some of the most creative minds with larger-than-life characters. It is totally different from what the UFC has to offer. However, certain things can always be a part of both worlds, which includes the entrances before fights. As such, Israel Adesanya pulled off one of the most memorable entrances ever witnessed in the world’s biggest MMA promotion.

The two-time UFC champion replicated The Undertaker’s walkout with remarkable precision. This involved donning the ‘Deadman’s iconic hat and carrying an urn, which bore the name of Cannonier as he briskly made his way towards the octagon at UFC 276. Moreover, the iconic theme resounded in the background, adding to the spectacle of the occasion. Vince McMahon and Triple H witnessed that to see how WWE has inspired so many people over the years. But why did Adesanya choose The Undertaker’s theme song? Let’s see what he had to say.

The Undertaker’s theme “just works” for ‘The Last Stylebender’

After pulling off such an impressive entrance, people would obviously want to ask Israel Adesanya why he chose to walk out to the WWE Hall of Famer’s theme song. Some thought that the champion’s decision came about due to the presence of McMahon and Triple H at the event. However, that was not the case. Adesanya said, “The theme for me, I am an artist, it just works. I did not plan on Vince and Triple H and then being here.”

Moreover, ‘The Last Stylebender’ also mentioned that he was a fan of WWE. After Adesanya finished a training session a few days prior to the UFC 276 fight, he took a look at his WWE theme song playlist. He said, “Wednesday night, when we wrestle, towards the end of the round, 12 rounds… I will chalk on my playlist from YouTube, ‘WWE Attitude’ from the Attitude Era.”

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He then mentioned that there were a few songs on his playlist that Adesanya used to watch growing up, including The Undertaker. “I have like 20 different tracks from superstars I admire… and The Undertaker’s theme was one of them,” said the two-time UFC champion.

Besides being a one-of-a-kind world-class fighter, Adesanya also has a knack for entertaining. This is one of the reasons why he has garnered such a fanbase over the years. We will have to wait and see what ‘The Last Stylebender’ has in store for the masses the next time he walks out to the Octagon for a fight.

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