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UFC Champions Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman were captured displaying some smooth dance moves whilst being present cage side. The camera panned out to snatch a snippet of the two African-born fighters effortlessly winning over the crowd in attendance. Both fighters have been seen together on multiple occasions with an air of positive vibes that endears them to fans via MMA empire

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They have been in the public eyes ever since surging into the mainstream view given their dominance. Both fighters have gone undefeated in the promotion, thus bolstering their profile within the MMA community.

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Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman: A brief history

Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Adesanya has a storied background in combat sports with a high-profile kickboxing career. He has managed to convert his striking prowess into the complex game of MMA, with much success. Moreover, he has an exceedingly underrated ground game that very rarely even gets tested.

The Last Stylebender’ is perhaps equally well-known for his charisma and charm every time the camera turns on. He has managed to capture not only the undisputed strap but also the hearts of combat sports fans. This has led him to receive lucrative opportunities in the promotion. Not to mention an opportunity to appear on the cover of the UFC 4 video game.

‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has well and truly lived up to his moniker as he has received little to no resistance from his opponents. Additionally, he has begun building a legacy in the famed 170-pound division that could rival the great Georges St-Pierre.

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He has not managed to capture the attention and adoration of all fight fans like Israel Adesanya has. Chiefly, his wrestling heavy style has led to some fans being critical of his performances inside the cage. However, his status in the division has reached a stage that it cannot be denied.

Both the high-profile fighters are star ambassadors for their home country as well as their heritage. Going forward they will be keen to maintain their upward trajectory within the promotion.

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