Yo fight fans! Israel Adesanya . 'The Last Stylebender'. You know him you love him or maybe you love to hate him but you definitely watch him. Turns out Izzy is not just a master in the octagon he might have a crystal ball too. We're diving into Adesanya's fight predictions his latest thoughts and all the crazy action that went down at UFC 313 . Get ready for some serious MMA talk!
Anime Obsession and Octagon Edge: How Cartoons Fuel Israel Adesanya 'The Last Stylebender' Persona
First things first let's talk about Izzy's unique style. This dude is seriously into anime like seriously. He even named himself 'The Last Stylebender' after Avatar: The Last Airbender. Tattoo of Toph Beifong? Check. Anime references in his fight entrances? Double-check. Some people might scratch their heads but Adesanya owns it.
He is not backing down from his love for animated series even if some folks think cartoons are just for kids. Adesanya basically shrugs off the haters. For him being a fan of anime is no different than being a fan of anything else. It's part of who he is and he brings that unapologetic attitude into the UFC. It is all part of 'The Stylebender' package. Love it or leave it Izzy is doing his thing.
Prediction King? Israel Adesanya Called the Gaethje vs. Fiziev Fight and Nailed It
Okay so remember that banger fight between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313? Well guess who saw that coming? Yep Adesanya. Before the fight 'The Stylebender' predicted that if Gaethje fought smart the short notice for Fiziev wouldn't matter. And guess what happened? Gaethje fought smart and the short notice totally played a factor.
Adesanya was spot on. He figured Gaethje's experience cardio and ability to adapt would give him the edge. He said Gaethje wouldn't get reckless with his striking and would use his experience to pick his shots. Boom. Gaethje won by decision just like Izzy predicted. Turns out 'The Stylebender' has fight IQ for days and maybe a bit of psychic ability on the side.
Dan Hooker Drops Truth Bomb: Israel Adesanya is Actually a 'Niceheartfelt Dude' (Seriously!)
Now for a bit of a surprise. Dan Hooker another City Kickboxing teammate of Adesanya spilled some tea about Izzy's real personality. Hooker says a lot of UFC fans have got Adesanya totally wrong. People see Izzy as this cocky maybe even kinda bad guy. But Hooker says nope not even close.
Hooker claims Israel Adesanya is "one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in my life. He is a really nice heartfelt dude." Whoa. 'The Hangman' even joked that he is the less nice one saying he is just trying to hurt people in the cage and enjoys it. He says Adesanya fights without malice it's just competition for him. Mind blown right? Maybe 'The Stylebender' is not such a villain after all.
UFC 313 Main Card Mayhem: Ankalaev Dethrones Pereira Gaethje Grinds Out Fiziev and More!
Alright let's get into the UFC 313 main card action because it was wild from start to finish. Las Vegas was rocking and the fights delivered. Here's a quick rundown of the highlights:
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira: Ankalaev is the NEW UFC Light Heavyweight Champion! He fought a smart tactical fight and beat Pereira by unanimous decision. Pereira started with leg kicks Ankalaev took over with punches and clinches. Dana White is already hinting at a rematch.
- Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev: Gaethje wins again by decision just like their first fight! Fiziev came out strong with takedowns but Gaethje took over in the later rounds with dirty boxing and pressure. Gaethje proves he is still a top lightweight contender.
- Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Jalin Turner: Bahamondes by first-round submission! Triangle choke! Bahamondes showed he is not just a striker he has ground game too. That's three wins in a row and he is knocking on the door of the lightweight rankings.
- Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo: Lemos wins by unanimous decision. Veteran experience beats rising prospect. Lucindo was tentative early Lemos used her ground game and experience to control the fight. Solid win for Lemos.
- Mauricio Ruffy vs. King Green: RUFFY WITH THE SPINNING WHEEL KICK KNOCKOUT! First round! Seriously insane knockout. Ruffy might have Knockout of the Year locked up already. Highlight reel stuff.
UFC 313 was non-stop action from the prelims to the main event. Definitely a night to remember!
Rematch on the Horizon? Dana White Teases Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Think Pereira vs. Ankalaev is done? Think again. UFC CEO Dana White is already hinting at a rematch. Even though Ankalaev won White gave credit where it is due saying Ankalaev's performance was not what he expected and he fought a tough fight. White also wondered if Pereira being a big star and having lots of opportunities might have been a distraction.
But regardless White acknowledged Ankalaev earned the win and the title. However the way White was talking it sounds like he definitely sees potential for a second fight down the road. Pereira vs. Ankalaev 2? Could be happening folks. Stay tuned!
Adesanya's Corner and UFC's Future: 'The Stylebender' Still in the Mix
So what does all this mean for Israel Adesanya? Well even though he is not in the UFC 313 headlines 'The Last Stylebender' is still very much part of the UFC world. His predictions his personality his insights they all keep him in the conversation. And with a potential Pereira vs. Ankalaev rematch brewing who knows what's next for the light heavyweight division and for Adesanya himself. One thing is for sure the UFC world is never boring and Israel Adesanya is always ready to keep things interesting both inside and outside the cage.