Expected to make his first defense of his second reign as undisputed middleweight champion against either former champion, Robert Whitaker, or Dricos du Plessis – gold medalist Israel Adesanya welcomes a third fight with the former, as well as a turnaround in September At UFC 293 ‘Down Under’.
A newly-minted undisputed middleweight champion, Adesanya managed to win the division title for the second time during his tenure with the promotion, with a stunning second-round victory over Brazilian rival and former champion, Alex Pereira, at UFC 287 in April of this year. year.
Twice previously shared a file octagon With Whitaker back in 2019, and in February last year, Adesanya won a knockout and decision win over the former division chief, respectively.
Israel Adesanya is open for a triple title fight with Robert Whitaker at UFC 293
Octagon is set to return to Sydney, Australia this coming September 10 – Adesanya, who is earmarked for a pay-per-view return to the region, expects Whitaker to take out du Plessis at the International Fight Week title-eliminator.
Speaking, Israel Adesanya said, “I would say Rob (Robert Whitaker) can probably get[Dracus De Plessis]out of there in the second round, or knock him out for three rounds.” YouTube channel. “Dracus’s only chance – I don’t like to say there’s no way, because there’s always a way, but he can’t hold out against Rob. I think Rob will be faster than him, fitter than him, so he might have to make it ugly. But Rob can also Ugly fights too, so we’ll see…but I really want Dricos [next]. “
As for a potential turn against Whitaker in September at UFC 293, Adesanya admits he’s completely open to the possibility of rekindling their fight streak.
“no [it doesn’t bother me]Israel Adesanya said about his third fight with Robert Whitaker. “I think there’s another story out there. It’s in a new town in Australia, another stadium, I’m sure. … This, it’s going to be a beautiful day. I love it in Syndye. It’s going to be a sunny day.” (Written by MMA fighting)