Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya predicts Sean Strickland will emerge victorious against Paulo Costa at UFC 302. As one of the biggest PPV events approaches, fans anticipate an exhilarating showdown between Strickland and Costa, set to take place in the co-main event on June 1.
Costa Might Get Jabbed the F**k Out: Adesanya
Strickland enters the bout as the top-ranked fighter in the official UFC middleweight rankings, with Costa ranked seventh. Both contenders are coming off decision losses. Ahead of their middleweight clash at UFC 302, Israel Adesanya, a former opponent of both fighters, offered his insights on the co-main event. In a recent YouTube video, Adesanya discussed the fight.
He said, “It’ll be interesting, I think it’s just gonna be on the feet, kickboxing, boxing. Costa might get jabbed the f**k out in this one. He’s definitely going to get tired, and Strickland is going to take advantage of that. Costa to win, what would Costa have to do? Be aggressive, use body kicks, also use his jab. Even if he might not land some of them, go jab-for-jab with Strickland. Also, mix up the grappling, just to get [Strickland] tired as well.”
He also added, “Strickland, do what he does. Pressure, use his jab, I think front kicks will be a problem for Costa, dealing with them… Costa is more dynamic… I’ma pick Strickland in this fight. I’m going to say it’s going the distance, he’s not going to finish him.”
Adesanya’s prediction of Strickland’s victory over his former rival is noted, but only the actual outcome will reveal the true winner of this middleweight clash. With considerable hype surrounding the bout, many fans eagerly anticipate watching the action unfold at UFC 302.
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