Israel Adesanya

[diehard]

(04-14-2019, 10:21 PM)Kiwi Wrote: Very impressive

This guy is making an MMA fan out of me!

Me too!  Previously, I've always felt that UFC was boring, with guys wrestling around the mat.  But Israel has brought excitement back, at least when he fights.  I could never pay for it, but I can follow him on "Stuff" when he's fighting.  I went to the Thai auditorium many years ago where they have the elite Thai fighters and it was exciting.  Lots of betting in the stands, a guy on the accordion playing music non stop, keeping pace with the fighting...me and Mrs D had a ringside seat.  It was great.

[Kiwi]

Seems like Israel can handle the floor-grappling when he needs to - but he doesn't seem to like going there.

Which is great because it's the standup action that excels.

Amazing to watch

[diehard]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/112090485/kiwi-boxer-junior-fa-performs-haka-for-israel-adesanya-after-ufc-title-triumph