Israeli UFC Midfielder Adesanya moves up to challenge Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259.
Ahead of his main headliner last Saturday, Israel Adesanya had a conversation with the UFC team after UFC 259 weights. Here, Izzy talked about his future title defense plans for the 185 lbs division. He mocked two of his former opponents, Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa, by calling them “sons”.
“Two of my sons are fighting; Robert and Costa are fighting soon … The Italians (Marvin Vettori) and Darren Till are fighting. Brunson and the Dutch are fighting too. Well done I have to fight Till, I have already said that. He just has to win, keep doing some work and win. “
Israel Adesanya is not keen on defending the LHW title as much as the MW title. The Kiwi wants to follow in the footsteps of Anderson Silva and demonstrate his skills at the 205 lbs brake.
“I don’t know if it’s that big, but I’m going to defend it, once or twice. Like the way Anderson did. Going up to a light heavyweight and show. I want to do that. with this belt “said Israel Adesanya.
In a recent interview with UFC.com, Israel Adesanya explained his intentions behind the move to Light Heavyweight.
“When everything is said and done, people can be like, ‘It’s a wrap. He is the man. He is the biggest man ever. You weren’t around in ‘The Stylebender Era,’ when he was shouting Romero when he didn’t need to, when he was dismissing people early in his career, when he jumped up to a light heavyweight f * **** up Jan Blachowicz. ‘”
Who will fight the next Israeli Adesanya at Middleweight?
Jared Cannonier, who once named Israel Adesanya the dark horse of the Middle East, was the hero’s next favorite choice. However, after Cannonier defeated Robert Whittaker at UFC 254, the matchup is unlikely to come to fruition.
Robert Whittaker currently holds the top competitive position at Middleweight. The Aussie is expected to face Paulo Costa, who defeated Adesanya last year at UFC 253. The winner of this upcoming blow could be the next line for a title draw.
Darren Till vs Marvin Vettori and Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland are the other two matchups on which the champion’s eyes are based. Who do you think deserves a glimpse at the title against Adesanya next?