M. Chandler is a former Bellator champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
the performance of Israel adesanya No. UFC 271 continues to give something to talk about. Despite managing to keep the belt in the rematch against Robert whittaker last Saturday (12), the Nigerian was criticized for the welterweight (up to 77kg.) Michael chandler, who was irritated by his passivity in combat.
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“Believe me, I love Izzy (Israel adesanya). But we've reached a point where a dominant champion just needs to stay on his feet, throw a few punches per round and he won't lose, unless he gets caught, and he'll always get the nod. Izzy was paid well in his last contract. Go fight, don't try to spar,” said Chandler, in his 'Twitter' official.
It does not stop there. According to the American, Adesanya only had a standard fight, without developing the intensity of his game. He even asks the North American to have 'anger' in his heart to show his real value in the octagon.
“I'm not advocating 'exchange' with 'fighting tactically', all I'm trying to defend is a spirit of imposing dominance against danger. Don't play it safe. Look for more chances. I don’t need you to walk forward recklessly, but have a little anger in your heart”, he concluded.
Adesanya now has four title defenses at middleweight (up to 83,9kg), behind only Anderson Silva. In his career, the Nigerian has a record of 22 triumphs and only one setback – which happened against Jan Blachowicz in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg.).
Trust me, I love Izzy. But we have gotten to a point where a dominant champ just needs to stand there, throw a few shots per round and he will not lose unless he gets caught&he will always get the nod. Izzy got paid on this last contract…go FIGHT, don't you dare spar. #UFC271
— Michael chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 13, 2022
I'm not advocating “banging” over “tactically fighting”, all I'm trying to advocate for is a spirit of inflicting dominance in the face of danger. Don't play it safe. Take more chances. I don't need you to plod forward with reckless abandon…but have a little anger in your heart
— Michael chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 13, 2022
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