Adesanya downplays career slump and draws comparison to Anderson Silva in the UFC.

Adesanya won Anderson Silva in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

This Saturday (28), Israel adesanya He makes his long-awaited return to the octagon and finds himself under pressure. In the main event of UFC Seattle, the former dominant middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), coming off three consecutive losses, faces the dangerous joe pyferHowever, anyone who thinks the Nigerian is shaken by the worst phase of his career is mistaken. On the contrary, the veteran seems unconcerned and looks to an old acquaintance for inspiration.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'TheMacLife', Adesanya downplayed the negative professional moment and defended himself, saying that what happened to him also happened to others. Anderson SilvaAt his peak, the Brazilian dominated the middleweight division and astonished MMA with his creative striking, refined technique, exceptional fight IQ, and insane reflexes, and to this day, he is considered one of the best in history.

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It's true that, in the final stretch of his UFC career, 'The Spider' accumulated losses, some even surprising. However, the Nigerian emphasizes that Anderson is remembered for the epic moments he starred in inside the octagon. Having never hidden his admiration for the Brazilian and having been inspired by him, Adesanya, following in his footsteps, hopes to be viewed positively by fans, as he too has had memorable moments.

I want to be there. Look at Anderson Silva"He's one of the greatest of all time. Nobody remembers his last fights in the UFC. Nobody cares. They remember the moments when he dodged Griffin, the knees to Franklin's nose, the insane front kick against Belfort, the triangle choke against Sonnen," said the MMA legend.

“They remember those moments, and I’ve also had many great moments in this sport. So, for me, losing or winning isn’t really the most important thing. What matters is performing; it’s just a matter of performance. I really want to fight well,” he concluded.

Adesanya's fighters in MMA

Israel adesanyaThe 36-year-old made history as the UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and became an MMA legend. The Nigerian began his career in the sport in 2012, debuted in the company in 2018, and won the belt in 2019. In his first reign in the division, the renowned striker defended the title five times.

In this sport, the athlete built a record of 24 wins, 16 by knockout, and five losses. His main victories were against... Alex Poatán, Anderson Silva, Derek Brunson, Jared Cannonier, Kelvin Gastelum, Marvin vettori (twice), Paulo borrachinha, Robert whittaker (twice) and Yoel romero.