Adesanya gets UFC rival’s backing

By Daily Sports Nigeria on January 10, 2024

Israel Adesanya has long been accustomed to the view from the top. But what happens when a main eventer like Izzy takes a tumble from the summit?

Well, he takes a fresh approach which is exactly the case. For the first time in nearly six years, Adesanya is starting from scratch, stepping into the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 250 to face the #5 ranked 185fer Nassourdine Imavov.

Adesanya is no stranger to adversity, but his back-to-back losses—including a shocking submission defeat to current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis—have put his career under intense scrutiny.

Despite the setbacks, Izzy had options for his next opponent. And it seems that Nassourdine Imavov wasn’t the only name on the table.

Adesanya could have faced the surging Caio Borralho, whose performances have caught the attention of fans and analysts alike.

However, Adesanya’s decision to face Imavov instead of Borralho sparked fan interest, with some accusing him of avoiding the Brazilian phenom. Borralho himself didn’t hold back, addressing the situation directly and fueling the narrative.

Source Punch Ng

Posted January 10, 2025


 

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