Excited, Adesanya promises to have three fights in 2022 to 'clear middleweight'

I. Adesanya (photo) is the current UFC middleweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Ultimate middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) since 2019, Israel adesanya is willing to follow the plan to remain active within the organization. Undefeated in the category and opponent of Robert whittaker In a rematch for the group's belt, the Nigerian exudes confidence and projects a busy season. In an interview with 'ESPN', the athlete explained his desire.

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“I want to fight at least three times this year. I will clean up the division,” Adesanya said.

With three title defenses since the beginning of his 'reign', Adesanya continues to collect victims in the Octagon. Today, analyzing the top 5 in the category, only Jared Cannonier was not surpassed by the Nigerian star.

In his first commitment of the 2022 season, Israel will meet an old acquaintance. Whittaker was the defeated rival who won 'Izzy' the middleweight belt.

Adesanya's last performance took place in June 2021. On that occasion, the champion promoted another rematch, this time against Marvin vettori. In the result, the fighter beat the Italian with a unanimous decision from the judges.

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