MELBOURNE, Australia – Newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya arrived at Marvel Stadium for UFC 243 determined to put on a show, and put in a little pre-event prep to make sure he delivered. Adesanya (18-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) marked the start of his walkout with a three-man street-dance troupe, which he subsequently joined for a specially choreographed routine before he was joined by his teammates for the walk to the octagon. The Kiwi then produced a remarkable performance to drop Robert Whittaker (20-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC) late in the first round, then finish him in the second, and captured the undisputed UFC middleweight title. At the post-fight news conference, Adesanya explained why he went the extra mile to ensure he put on a show for the fans. “Everything went full circle tonight,” he said.
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Israel Adesanya relives pre-fight dance routine at UFC 243: ‘I had to give them a show’ – MMA Junkie