Israel Adesanya: UFC News: As the UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has made a name for himself as one of the most skilled strikers in the game. And he has insane striking powers which he showed in his recent match against Alex Periera. But in a recent picture posted to the internet, the Nigerian-born fighter teased a potential change in his game plan, suggesting that he may be looking to rely more on his grappling skills in his upcoming fights. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
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Israel Adesanya teases changing game plan
In the picture, Adesanya can be seen standing with Craig Jones, throwing strikes and working on his grappling techniques. But in the caption, he hinted at a possible shift in his fighting style, writing “Striking is boring, pssshh knockouts… I wanna choke some men unconscious.”
Striking is boring, pssshh knockouts…
I wanna choke some men unconscious.#fuckcraigjones #ManonManAction #MMA pic.twitter.com/2QorDcAIsO— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) May 11, 2023
While it’s not entirely clear if Adesanya is serious about focusing more on his grappling, as in the picture he is standing pretty unusually which made fans go berserk. But it’s an intriguing possibility for fans of the sport. Adesanya has long been known for his striking prowess, using his long limbs and pinpoint accuracy to pick apart opponents from a distance. But if he were to add a strong grappling game to his arsenal, he could become an even more dangerous fighter.
Let’s not overlook the fact that Craig Jones, the Australian grappling sensation and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, could be playing a significant role in Israel Adesanya’s potential shift towards grappling. With Jones’ impressive credentials as a competitor and coach, it’s clear that Adesanya is taking this aspect of his game seriously and learning from one of the best in the business.
And while Adesanya’s recent comments about focusing on his grappling may have initially been seen as just a tease, having Jones in his corner suggests that he could be making some real changes to his approach in the octagon. Only time will tell if Adesanya follows through on his teasing and starts looking for more submissions in his fights.
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