The two will share the Octagon at UFC 276 and are eager to take on Jarod Cannonier’s new challenge, according to Israel Adesanya, the middleweight champion of the UFC.
In the early hours of Sunday morning in Las Vegas, the New Zealander of Nigerian descent will defend his middleweight title against the former heavyweight champion.
The ruthless UFC king is excited about the prospect of facing the sharp-shooting Cannonier.
He stated, “I’m very excited (to be fighting Jared),” to SunSport.
I’m looking forward to taking on a new opponent. The fact that it’s a new battle excites me; I’ve got fresh enthusiasm and I’m prepared.
Cannonier, a former heavyweight, has won five of his last six fights, including four by way of a knockout. After a string of consecutive rematches, “Stylebender,” despite facing a difficult opponent, is glad to have a different kind of fight on the table.
Adesanya, a fan favourite who recently signed a sizable new contract with the UFC, will defend his title for the fifth time after thrashing Australian rival Robert Whittaker.
As he chases the mark of 10 defences set by Anderson Silva, Adesanya is hoping to successfully defend his middleweight title once more.
