I. Adesanya (photo) faces R. Whittaker in the UFC 271. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Renewed contract with Ultimate, Israel adesanya he did not hide his happiness with the extension of the bond. On the 'media day' of UFC 271, which takes place next Saturday (12), the middleweight champion praised his relationship with the company and celebrated the fact that he can continue fighting with the organization's gloves.
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“I love the UFC. I've been looking at this company and wanted to be there for so long. I love that we finally reached this agreement. I'm glad we have a good working relationship. Like I said, with everything going on right now, this will spread to the rest of the fighters and it will only be great for the company. Just give it time. What I want to know is what is my value to the company? You cannot underestimate my worth. If so, you are fooling yourself. I bring so many different perspectives to this company, without even trying. I'm Nigerian and I brought that whole nation. Me and the three kings, the African continent is supporting us. We have the Oceania region looking at us. I'm a guy who crosses into the mainstream so easily. I have this appeal, this thing,” Adesanya said.
Middleweight champion since October 2019, the 'Stylebender' will be defending his belt in the under-83,9kg category for the fourth time. On the other side of the octagon, there will be Robert whittaker, former category leader. The confrontation will headline the UFC 271, which will be held at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas (USA).
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