Francis Ngannou and Israel Adesanya are getting the band again collectively.
Forward of his return to the Octagon this Saturday in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Last Stylebender’ bought a go to from the previous UFC heavyweight champion as he prepares to sq. off with rising middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh.
“Just two days before the battle for my brother, but he’s stress-free and in high spirits; he even looks younger!” Ngannou wrote on social media.
Win or lose, Israel adesanya’s legacy is protected
Adesanya’s conflict with Imavov will mark his first non-title combat in six years, his final coming towards Anderson Silva at UFC 234 on February 10, 2019. Since then, the ‘Stylebender’ has competed in 12 straight championship bouts. He additionally enters the Octagon on Saturday seeking to bounce again from back-to-back losses for the primary time in his combined martial arts profession.
However win or lose, title or no title, Adesanya goes into UFC Saudi Arabia assured that his legacy just isn’t solely safe — it’s simple.
“I feel honestly, God forbid if I lose my next 10 fights, it wouldn’t affect my legacy,” Adesanya informed reporters throughout UFC Saudi Arabia media day. “I put pressure on myself. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes time, I will put pressure on myself. If [Imavov] doesn’t feel the pressure good on him, but he’ll find out.”
Imavov goes into his eleventh look contained in the Octagon with a stable 7-2 file and one no contest. He’s received his final three bouts, together with victories over Roman Dolidze, Jared Cannonier, and Brendan Allen.
