Israel Adesanya, showcases his Nigerian pride with a Green and White necklace in anticipation of his bout against Sean Strickland [Video]

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Nigerian UFC sensation Israel Mobolaji Adesanya has once again seized the spotlight, this time with a powerful nod to his heritage as he gears up for his showdown against American fighter Sean Strickland.

The 34-year-old Adesanya, who grew up in New Zealand but proud of his Nigerian roots, made a resounding statement about his background during their face-off on Friday, September 8, 2023.

Set to headline UFC 293 on September 10, Adesanya aims to defend his middleweight championship, and his recent display at the face-off left an indelible impression. While Strickland unleashed a torrent of insults, Adesanya remained composed, fixing his gaze squarely on his opponent, apparently unfazed by the verbal onslaught.

Adesanya has never been one to shy away from highlighting his Nigerian heritage as the UFC Middleweight champion. During the face-off, he sported a striking Green and White necklace that quickly set social media abuzz. The combination of the necklace's colors garnered an array of reactions from Nigerians and MMA enthusiasts alike, underlining the profound impact Adesanya has both inside and outside the octagon.

Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland face off for the final time! 👀🔥#UFC293

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— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 8, 2023

 

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