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UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by lifezone247(op): 7:33am On Feb 12, 2022
UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, believes that despite the improvements made by his arch-rival, Robert Whittaker, he is confident of getting a win over the Australian when they clash for the second time at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday morning.

The fight will be Adesanya’s fourth title defence after wins against Yoel Romero, Paolo Costa and Marvin Vettori.

Adesanya emerged victorious in their first fight at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia in 2019 to claim the middleweight title and he is confident of retaining the belt against a much improved Whittaker.

Although he’s mostly seen as overconfident, Adesanya says he will be taking the fight with all seriousness as he has noticed changes in his opponent.

“He’s young; he’s actually younger than me. I know I look fresh, but he’s younger than me. So he’s made a lot of improvements in his game. But you guys have to understand from tough nationals to being the UFC middleweight champion, this guy did a lot of work and he ran through everyone till he ran into me and then I stopped that sh*t. But the last three fights, he has done what he’s always done,” he said at the pre-match press conference.

“He’s a smart man. I think he has a lot of smart people in his team. They know what they’re in for.”

Whittaker has, however, stated that it will be a tough encounter also revealing that he has learnt from the mistakes from the loss in 2019.

“I’m in a good mood. Things between me and Izzy have been quite civil, so we’re in a really good place,” Whittaker said at the pre-match press conference.

“I have to take this rematch with a lot more gravity and respect. I’ve been watching his recent fights and they all look phenomenal. I’ve watched the tape back from our fight and found things I could’ve done differently.

“Honestly my team has done the best job of equipping me with the skills I need to win this fight, it’s on me.”
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Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Bakrabas: 7:38am On Feb 12, 2022
Iron bender Adesanya Israel, we are expecting another good results from you. May it be another success to your profile. The match is 01:00am on Sunday
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by lifezone247(op):
Bakrabas:
Iron bender Adesanya Israel, we are expecting another good results from you. May it be another success to your profile. The match is 01:00am on Sunday
Robert whitterker has improved a lot since their last fight back in 2019. It’s gonna be a tough one for Izzy.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by tillaman(m): 8:20am On Feb 12, 2022
Last style bender toh bad!!
Adesanya is going to win no doubt about it
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by todaynewsreview: 8:20am On Feb 12, 2022
Congratulations in advance.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Heterodox(m): 8:20am On Feb 12, 2022
He should not pick Buhari's call.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by chudez0147(m): 8:20am On Feb 12, 2022
DamnNigga

Style bender
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Bigbright7(m): 8:20am On Feb 12, 2022
He is indeed a confident guy, I like the spirit.


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Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by slawormiir: 8:20am On Feb 12, 2022
Damnnn niggar
My niggar

Kick them ass and balls
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by lonelydora: 8:21am On Feb 12, 2022
Adesanya, go there and make us proud.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Bahamas95(m): 8:21am On Feb 12, 2022
This is the real combat sport, not that fvcking WWE wey dem take deceive us when we small.




Wrestler go leave fight wey he dey fight dey talk to opponent babe wey dey outside ring...... Opponent go hit am from behind and win fight.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Lattop1(m): 8:21am On Feb 12, 2022
I like people who think positively about their selves

Confidence
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by FlexTrex: 8:22am On Feb 12, 2022
No pick Buhari call oh. I don tell you my own!
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Agricmoney(m): 8:22am On Feb 12, 2022
ok.



Anyway, Agriculture is life.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by porthouse7(f): 8:23am On Feb 12, 2022
adesanya is a beast and a clown, watching d countdown i know he will kill white
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by lonelydora: 8:23am On Feb 12, 2022
slawormiir:
Damnnn niggar
My niggar

Kick them ass and balls
Seems you like ass too much?
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by SpiderWorks: 8:23am On Feb 12, 2022
#omoluabi
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by 2special(m): 8:24am On Feb 12, 2022
lifezone247:
Robert whitterker has improved a lot since their last fight back in 2019. It’s gonna be a though one for Izzy.
likewise Israel, they've both improved from their last fight
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by WhiteAngels002(m): 8:26am On Feb 12, 2022
Make Buhari just go call this one like this lasan grin grin
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by mamaafrik(m): 8:26am On Feb 12, 2022
Just divert any call from NFF and Buhari oooooo,then you self no underestimate oo
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Decentdave(m): 8:27am On Feb 12, 2022
Adesanya will win the fight for sure,highest it may not be by TKO.whittaker is in no doubt a good fighter too ,but adesanya will beat him again
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by ghettowriter(m): 8:29am On Feb 12, 2022
This match is gonna be a tough one
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by CandyOps(m): 8:30am On Feb 12, 2022
I no dey too like to watch that MMA abi na UFC. It's too gory and bloody and suspenseful.

Another one wey I no dey understand the joy people derive in viewing is that Naija one-hand boxing. That one na die... I no think say them de use mouth guard for that one. Their glovess na Bagco super bag them de use construct am so the punch go de enter cry huh
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Passionate888: 8:30am On Feb 12, 2022
I'll watch it
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by Simeony007(m): 8:31am On Feb 12, 2022
This match is a tough one for him because both of them hasn't lost a fight before.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by meobizy(m): 8:39am On Feb 12, 2022
Funny enough, in my four years of watching the sport, I’ve never seen a Whittaker fight. I hope it thrills.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by ValeeLove(m): 8:40am On Feb 12, 2022
Bahamas95:
This is the real combat sport, not that fvcking WWE wey dem take deceive us when we small.




Wrestler go leave fight wey he dey fight dey talk to opponent babe wey dey outside ring...... Opponent go hit am from behind and win fight.
thats because it's partly entertainment.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by ValeeLove(m): 8:42am On Feb 12, 2022
Simeony007:
This match is a tough one for him because both of them hasn't lost a fight before.
Whittaker lost to Israel.
Re: UFC 271: Adesanya Confident Of Retaining Title by gustav25: 8:52am On Feb 12, 2022
Simeony007:
This match is a tough one for him because both of them hasn't lost a fight before.
Keep mute if you are not sure of things Mr man
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