Israel Adesanya: 'Nassourdine Imavov brings | MMA News
For the primary time in almost six years former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make the stroll to the octagon for a non-title battle. “The Last Stylebender” headlines Saturday’s UFC Saudi Arabia battle card towards fifth-ranked Nassourdine Imavov.
Heading into the battle, Adesanya feels just like the veteran for the primary time. The 35-year previous seems ahead to going through some youthful up-and-comers and he is acquired one on Saturday within the 29-year previous Imavov.
“I feel like the guy, like the old dog. And then there’s the young guys coming up trying to prove themselves. It’s my job to send them back down and let them know (I’m) still here,” Adesanya mentioned.
Adesanya (24-4) is coming off back-to-back losses for the primary time in his profession. Imavov will enter the octagon on Saturday driving a three-fight successful streak. Looking on the stylistic matchup, Adesanya does not suppose Imavov brings something to the desk that he hasn’t seen.
“From what I see so far, there’s nothing that he brings that I haven’t seen before,” Adesanya mentioned. “I believe his best attribute is his velocity. Yeah, his velocity. His counters, however I’ve seen that earlier than. It’s up to him to show me one thing that I have never seen earlier than.
UFC Saudi Arabia Media Day: Israel Adesanya
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