I. Adesanya could become a double Ultimate champion in UFC 259. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Less than a month until the biggest challenge of his career to date, Israel adesanya is in great shape for the super fight against Jan Blachowicz, UFC 259. On March 6, the middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) will move up to the up to 93kg category. and will try to end the Polish's reign. On his social networks, the Nigerian recorded an image in a gym.
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"The UFC 259 It’s incredible, and so am I”, wrote the Nigerian on his Instagram account.
Undefeated in his career in MMA (20-0), Adesanya has collected victims and become one of the biggest names in the organization's recent history. In his last appearance, the middleweight champion beat Paulo borrachinha and defended his title for the second time.
After the victory over the Brazilian, Israel showed signs that he could move up a category to try to add another belt to his shelf. Ultimate's president, Dana White, approved the idea and confirmed the superfight between Adesanya and the new light heavyweight champion, Blachowicz.
Although he is visibly well physically, recently, one of the Nigerian's coaches, Eugene Bareman, revealed that his pupil will fight at his ‘natural weight’ at UFC 259. For the coach, an increase in weight would not be enough to match the Nigerian's strength with that of Já. This way, the team will rely on speed and technique against brute strength.
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