
Israel adesanya on his YouTube channel. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
The main fight of UFC 311 brings two experts in grappling, which promises to generate a confrontation full of transition exchanges on the ground, at least that's what he believes Israel adesanya. In a video published on his YouTube channel, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg.) analyzed the fight and shared his expectations for the second duel between Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan.
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“It’s going to be a wrestling match. It’s going to be WrestleMania. I think they’re going to have to test each other’s wrestling because they’re both very good. I don’t think they’re going to just cancel each other out,” the Nigerian said.
When Islam makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan first met in the Octagon
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The fighter also took the opportunity to recognize the psychological strength of the challenger, who has the opportunity to shock the world next weekend.
“I just feel like sometimes, some people, when they get to that moment, they embrace it. And Arman, I don’t think he’s going to shy away from it. He’s used to the spotlight. Islam has definitely lived that moment, main event, all that stuff,” he said.
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Even recognizing the Armenian's talent, Adesanya did not fail to point out Islam makhachev as the favorite, who if he wins, will become the champion with the greatest number of successful defenses in the history of the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg).
“In this fight, I believe in Islam just because he is on a roll right now. He seems to be getting better and better. Arman is also doing the same. I was very impressed with his last fight and the way he handles the spotlight and everything. I just don’t think it will be enough to fight Makhachev. 5th round, late submission (Makhachev wins). That defense against Charles ‘Do Bronx’ (Oliveira) was very skillful, but I think it will be different if he is tired and that is what I bet on,” he concluded.
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