Published 19:53 IST, July 10th 2023
Israel Adesanya's 'Greatest of all time' MMA fighter is not Jon Jones, GSP or Khabib
Israel Adesanya named his choice of MMA fighter, who rightly qualifies as the greatest fighter of all time during his appearance at the UFC 290 PPV.
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Last weekend, the world of MMA was treated to an exhilarating pay-per-view (PPV) event as UFC 290 unfolded at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The highly-anticipated PPV showcased a captivating main event, featuring Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight championship against Yair Rodriguez. Adding to the spectacle, numerous UFC superstars graced the venue with their presence, further elevating the grandeur of the event.
3 Things You Need To Know
- Volkanovski suffered a loss to Islam Makhachev in his last match
- Alexander Volkanovski defeated Yair Rodriguez by TKO at 4:19 of the third round
- Israel Adesanya, Leon Edwards, and Kamaru Usman were the other top stars present at UFC 290
Israel Adesanya gives his verdict on the greatest MMA fighter of all time
With a mix of thrilling fights and star power in attendance, UFC 290 delivered an unforgettable night of action for fans around the globe. The T-Mobile Arena became the epicenter of MMA excitement, captivating audiences and leaving them eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this thrilling sport. One of the biggest MMA superstars to mark their presence was the UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
“You're the greatest of all time”
As the exciting PPV unfolded, Adesanya notably declared Volkanovski as the greatest MMA fighter of all time. As Volkanovski made his way out of the ring after his fight, he caught up with Adesanya at the ringside and shared a special moment. As per a video shared by ESPN MMA, it was at this moment that Adesanya made the gigantic remark for Volkanovski. "You're the greatest of all time. Greatest of all time. You're the man. I love you. You're the greatest of all time,” said Adesanya.
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A look at Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski’s friendship
Adesanya and Volkanovski are known to share a great relationship off the ring and have provided several cherishable moments for fans over the years. Both MMA stars recently got signed to Logan Paul and KSI’s PRIME hydration drink, becoming their first PRIME athletes. Both stars were also seen grappling Logan at a training session.
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