Israel Adesanya says he did not like Khabib Nurmagomedov and his abilities in the early days



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UFC middleweight king Israel Adesanya had spoken to the media prior to his fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 253. The City Kickboxing standout touched on various aspects of the aforementioned fight and also gave his thoughts on the current MMA landscape. Mainly, Adesanya was involved in the undisputed and undefeated lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

‘The Eagle’ is one of the most recognized fighters in the entire sport of MMA as it stands today. He has gained notoriety due to the tradition and legend that has successfully carried his fighting career. Nurmagomedov has shown dominance like no one before him inside the cage.

Israel Adesanya: “At first I was not a fan of his art”

‘The Last Stylebender’ revealed an interesting shot that took fight fans by surprise. The Nigerian-born champion brought up the fact that he wasn’t overly impressed with Khabib upon seeing him for the first time. Also, this opinion is not what is generally part of Dagestani’s meow.

“Some people, like Khabib, were not a fan of his art at first. But then over time, slowly observing the way he has worked with his opponents, over time I have become a fan of his art. If I say that about someone, it doesn’t mean … I don’t like them and just like that, people say they don’t like me. Like what? Eh “.

Israel voiced their views on how fans view certain fighters. Both Israel and Khabib are undefeated fighters and a flawless record can attract detractors and detractors. ‘Izzy’ briefly broached the topic, saying that she would often receive unwarranted disdain.

Regardless of their media perception by fans, the two aforementioned wrestlers are true featured artists. When the cage door is closed, they have dispatched their opponents with ease and style. Not to mention, staying undefeated at the highest level is no easy feat.

Israel Adesanya and Khabib Nurmagomedov will compete at UFC 253 and UFC 254 respectively on Fight Island. The main MMA organization returns to Abu Dhabi to start another season on Yas Island with the previous event on September 26.

See Also: Israel Adesanya Details His Encounter With Paulo Costa: UFC 253 Pre-Fight Interview

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