In his magnificent career, ‘Stylebender’ has showcased his remarkable striking skills and bulletproof mindset, en route to becoming a 2x middleweight world champion. Israel Adesanya reveals the fundamental ingredients necessary to become a UFC King On August 18 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, will square-off with his arch nemesis, , at UFC 305, in a bid to lift the championship belt above his head for a third time. After years of exchanging brutal insults, the fans can’t wait to watch the pair of sporting titans finally settle their differences once and for all.
The major contest will test the Nigerian to his limits as he aims to dethrone a man who’s yet to taste defeat in the UFC. However, this isn’t the first time that Adesanya has had to overcome insurmountable odds. After losing in crushing fashion to twice in his kickboxing career, and a third time in the cage, some resigned to the possibility that the Brazilian may just have ‘Style Bender’s’ number.
However, in their second MMA bout, in a testament to his fighting spirit, the New Zealand-based striker detonated a destructive combination to send his rival hurtling towards the canvas, to earn his revenge. With such remarkable levels of self-belief, Adesanya is in the perfect position to discuss just how difficult it is to become a UFC champion, revealing why most don’t have what it takes to reach such an incredible height. During an interview with , he explained: “You know, everyone wants to be a.
