Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya names favorite for duel between Whittaker and Borrachinha

I. Adesanya defeated P. Borrachinha in the UFC 253. (Photo: Facebook/ @ufc)

With the experience of someone who has already faced (and beaten) both fighters, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) Israel adesanya weighed in on the confrontation between Robert whittaker e Paulo borrachinha, which happens in the UFC 298. In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', the Nigerian said he sees a slight favoritism in favor of the former owner of the belt and gave tips on how he can emerge victorious in the clash that takes place this Saturday (17).

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“I feel like Rob is going to win by decision. Unanimous decision. He's going to get some takedowns. It depends on how it will unfold. He can shake Costa if he can. Rob can definitely get the takedown. Maybe not at first, because I think at first, Rob will want to keep his distance. Costa will try to knock him out. If Rob is smart, he won't stay near the fence, because that's when Costa will intimidate him. Make good use of your footwork,” Adesanya said.

Whittaker and Borrachinha will be highlights of the starry card of UFC 298, which takes place next Saturday (17). The winner of the clash will be very close to a new opportunity to fight again for the middleweight belt, currently held by the South African Dricus Du Plessis. The long-awaited clash will take place in the city of Anaheim, California.