Israel Adesanya Says He Might Have to ‘Pull Back’ Ahead of UFC 253

Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa will battle each other for the middleweight strap in the headliner of UFC 253 on September 26. That said, it is much more than just a mere title fight.

The undefeated middleweights will put their clean MMA records at stake, along with a mutual hatred to be settled down. Meanwhile, both the fighters haven’t hesitated to belittle each other frequently.

It has clearly intensified the upcoming matchup. However, they are yet to put a quell on their verbal rivalry. At least, that’s what Adesanya’s recent tweet suggests.

Israel Adesanya knows how to grab attention

‘The Last Style Blender’ has newly turned to Twitter, to unload a stunner which has already shocked a bunch of netizens.

Bro…I’m fit AF!! Might have to pull back with 3.5 weeks out lol.

— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) September 2, 2020

Since the contest has received an official notion, Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa have been put side by side for the differences in their physical frame. Yet, the middleweight champion bills himself to be fit and also hinted of pulling back with 3.5 weeks remaining from his upcoming appearance.

Despite that, it is safe to predict that Adesanya has been taunting the fans with his social media antics. If not, we might miss out on an epic middleweight blockbuster of the modern era.

Both Adesanya ad Costa has made themselves prominent within a very short period. In just two years from his inception, ‘Izzy’ has become the undisputed king of the 185lbs roster.

Meanwhile, Paulo Costa has also secured his first title shot with just three years and five fights into the promotion. If he gets past Adesanya at UFC 253, Brazil will find another World Champion in a young prodigy like ‘The Eraser’.

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The stellar PPV will take place on September 26, 2020, headlined by Adesanya and Costa. It also holds several other contests.

Jon Jones’ vacated belt will be put on the line when Jan Blachowicz and Dominick Reyes face each other in the co-headliner. No wonder UFC 253 has already been a matter of debate, citing some intense fireworks in the store. Apart from the title fights, there are some intense fights that have been lined up by Dana White & the team.

However, it is only when the cage closes, we will get to know all our answers.

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