Keeping an eye on the preparation of Israel adesanya for a triumphant return to the octagon, Daniel Cormier expresses optimism after Nigerian made correct career decisions. Aware that the former champion has been inactive since the defeat he suffered in September, the commentator was relieved and highlighted the athlete's frequency in fights. The next appearance will take place this Saturday (17), at UFC 305.
“Honestly, I don’t hate the fact that he took time off. They were riding this guy so hard. He was preparing very well, for a long time. I remember right after he lost to Sean Strickland, I posted a photo of the number of fights he had headlined. I thought to myself, this guy needs a break. It's not bad that he took some time off. He was struggling a lot. Like, a lot. He was struggling a lot. I don’t know if anyone has been that active,” Cormier said on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer.
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Still during the statement, Daniel warned Dricus Du Plessis about possible arrogance before the confrontation against Adesanya.
“I think Dricus is almost betting that he won't be the same guy he was before. He said that on Countdown. He said, 'He's a tremendous fighter, but his light is fading, his light is fading, if it isn't already. completely erased.' Dricus du Plessis said that about Izzy. It's up to Izzy to show that this isn't the case. It's up to him to say, 'I'm still here and I'm still the guy,'” he concluded.
Dricus du Plessis in victory in UFC 297. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@ufceurope
A slight underdog at the bookmakers, Dricus is preparing for his first middleweight title defense. The clash is scheduled for this Saturday (17) and marks Adesanya's return after a defeat suffered in September 2023.
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