Fighters train hard in fight camp to be in the best shape and achieve victory in the octagon, but Israel Adesanya went a step further to test himself. In a recent video, ‘Izzy’ was spotted doing underwater training ahead of his UFC 305 clash against Dricus Du Plessis. With UFC 305 just weeks away, fans are excited as this will be Adesanya’s first fight since losing his belt to Sean Strickland. His recent training video has generated a lot of buzz among fans.
Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion, is aiming to reclaim his title at UFC 305. Fans believe that Du Plessis poses a tough challenge for Adesanya and have suggested that the underwater training may not be effective against him. One fan wrote, “I do not think it will work , DDP is more mature fighter now. Adesanya needs more rest I think, he’s fighting early.”
Another fan mocked the former champion’s underwater training, saying, “DDP would still drown him.”
One fan commented, “All that work just to get knocked out in the first round.”
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Not everyone mocked Adesanya; one fan praised his cardio training.
Another fan questioned the former champion by making fun of Izzy’s underwater training.
Overall, Israel Adesanya’s new training video has raised doubts among fans, with many criticizing the former champion. The fight is approaching quickly, scheduled for August 17. UFC 305 will feature major matchups involving top fighters.
Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus DuPlessis Key Details
UFC 305 is set for Saturday, August 18, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The event will start at 10 p.m. ET, with the prelims beginning at 8 p.m. ET. For viewers in the UK, the start time is 3 a.m. BST on Sunday. Fans can watch the event in the US on ESPN+ and in the UK on TNT Sports. As a pay-per-view (PPV) event, viewers will need to pay to access the broadcast.
This will be Du Plessis’ first-ever title defense, and he will aim to keep his championship. Meanwhile, Adesanya is striving to become the middleweight champion for the third time. The event promises to be a thrilling and action-packed night.
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