I. Adesanya is close to having his superfight confirmed against J. Blachowicz. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
New UFC phenomenon, Israel adesanya has been impressing with each performance for the company. Undefeated in MMA, with 20 commitments played, anyone who thinks that the Nigerian puts his perfect trajectory in the sport as a prize to be kept is mistaken. On the contrary. In a moment of extreme humility, the middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) surprised by stating that he does not see himself as invincible in the sport.
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“That (undefeated streak) is something people try to put on you. I've lost in my past and it never changed who I am. It never changed the fact that I was a great fighter. Many great athletes have had defeats. Every time I lose, I come back and knock someone out. Being undefeated is just a title, one of those that people try to cling to, as if it means something. You should see me at the gym. Some days, I have my defeats. So, I can be beaten”, said the Nigerian, in an interview with 'MMA Junkie'.
The statement, however, does not hurt any confidence Adesanya has in himself. Coming from a great victory over Paulo borrachinha, in his second title defense, the champion states that, regardless of the result of a fight, at the time of the fight, he is a tough match for any rival.
“When the lights come on, under pressure, in the Octagon, and I'm having fun, I'm a hard man to beat. I'm going to keep walking, as I've been doing up until now. Stay focused”, concluded Israel.
Current number three among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC, Adesanya is close to being confirmed for one of the biggest challenges of his career. The athlete negotiates a superfight against Jan Blachowicz in light heavyweight (up to 93kg.). If the duel is confirmed, the Nigerian will have the chance to win his second title in different divisions in the company and join the select group of fighters who have already achieved the feat.
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