Tag: ufc 259

Jan Blachowicz Always Knew He Would Fight Israel Adesanya

The newly minted light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz always knew that a fight with middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya would materialize. Inside the Las Vegas, UFC Apex the huge UFC 259 card features three championship fights. However, one in pa…

The newly minted light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz always knew that a fight with middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya would materialize. Inside the Las Vegas, UFC Apex the huge UFC 259 card features three championship fights. However, one in particular pits two champions from different weight classes together. In fact, the light heavyweight champion also believes […]

Israel Adesanya Supremely Confident Ahead Of UFC 259

Israel Adesanya is going into his 21st professional MMA fight with the confidence that only a man who has won his previous 20 bouts can exude. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to move up to Light Heavyweight, in an attempt to become the 5th ever dual weight champion in UFC history. His opponent will be […]

Israel Adesanya is going into his 21st professional MMA fight with the confidence that only a man who has won his previous 20 bouts can exude.

‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to move up to Light Heavyweight, in an attempt to become the 5th ever dual weight champion in UFC history. His opponent will be the Polish powerhouse, Jan Blachowicz, who is currently riding an impressive 4 fight win streak. Having most recently dispatched Dominick Reyes to claim the Light Heavyweight title, he is a threat for any opponent.

However, Adesanya is not fazed by his opposing adversary. Speaking to TheMacLife, the 185lb champ had the following prediction:

“I’m not getting touched this fight, that’s my plan, not getting touched like I did in the Costa fight. I didn’t get touched in the Costa but like I did in the Costa fight because I didn’t let him touch me in the face at all. Make sure I don’t get hit and watch out for the body kick” (via BJPENN).

Jan of course has other plan. The Polish champion see’s a highlight finish materializing, to end Adesanya’s undefeated record. Speaking on the Just Scrap Radio, Blachowicz had the following to say:

“We do a lot of wrestling so maybe I will take him down. But, I like fighting standup, every fight starts standing. If I have a chance to take him down I will do it. I watched the fight in kickboxing where he got knocked out many times. I will use my striking to knock him out. It’s part of my game plan but you will have to wait until to see the fight. He will feel the Legendary Polish Power, I promise you (via BJPenn).

How do you see Israel Adesanya vs Jan Blachowicz going? Let us know in the comments.

UFC 259: Adesanya vs. Blachowicz Staff Predictions

This Saturday at UFC 259, middleweight champ Israel Adesanya will look to join the double-champion club when he challenges Jan Blachowicz for the light heavyweight championship in the main event. There will be two other title fights on this stacked car…

This Saturday at UFC 259, middleweight champ Israel Adesanya will look to join the double-champion club when he challenges Jan Blachowicz for the light heavyweight championship in the main event. There will be two other title fights on this stacked card. Amanda Nunes will defend her featherweight championship against Megan Anderson in the co-main event, […]

Megan Anderson: Amanda Nunes A Great Hammer But Not A Good Nail

Megan Anderson plans to switch the roles on Amanda Nunes and remind the champion of what it’s like to be on the defensive end. Amanda Nunes is at her best when she is imposing her will on her opponents by constantly pressing forward, landing heavy shot…

Megan Anderson plans to switch the roles on Amanda Nunes and remind the champion of what it’s like to be on the defensive end. Amanda Nunes is at her best when she is imposing her will on her opponents by constantly pressing forward, landing heavy shots, or using her elite grappling skills. When it is […]

Aljamain Sterling Ready To Show What A Legitimate Champion Looks Like

Aljamain Sterling challenges Petr Yan for the UFC Bantamweight Championship this Saturday, but Sterling had a few words for the Russian champion’s way up to the throne. Three title fights will bless fans this Saturday at UFC 259. Headlined by a d…

Aljamain Sterling challenges Petr Yan for the UFC Bantamweight Championship this Saturday, but Sterling had a few words for the Russian champion’s way up to the throne. Three title fights will bless fans this Saturday at UFC 259. Headlined by a double-champion title fight, featuring Israel Adesanya moving up in weight to challenge the current […]

Petr Yan Continues To Shot-Call Despite Cory Sandhagen’s Protests

Petr Yan is still trying to call the shots of the bantamweight title picture, whether Cory Sandhagen likes it or not.  T.J. Dillashaw has made it widely known that he would like for his comeback fight to be for the world title. The thing is, he is comi…

Petr Yan is still trying to call the shots of the bantamweight title picture, whether Cory Sandhagen likes it or not.  T.J. Dillashaw has made it widely known that he would like for his comeback fight to be for the world title. The thing is, he is coming off a two-year suspension from doping, so […]