Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is known for his impressive striking skills inside the Octagon. However, in a recent Instagram story, he revealed that he’s been putting to work on his ground game for his next fight. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
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Israel Adesanya working on his ground game
Adesanya shared a video of his training session where he was seen attempting to choke his opponent. In the video, he stated that striking can get boring at times and he’s been focusing on developing his submissions skills.
Israel Adesanya is now preparing for his next opponent, who will be the winner of the upcoming fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.
Adesanya has already faced Whittaker once in UFC 271, Adesanya won the fight via decision.
Adesanya has been a dominant force in the middleweight division, with a record of 24 wins and only two loss. He’s known for his flashy striking style, impressive footwork, and ability to read his opponents’ movements.
Robert Whittaker is set to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 later this year, with the winner becoming the next challenger for Adesanya’s title.
By focusing on developing his ground game and submission skills, Adesanya is looking to throw a new wrinkle at any upcoming opponent.
Adesanya’s next fight is sure to be a thrilling one, and fans will be eagerly anticipating his performance inside the Octagon. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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