Of all the memories Israel Adesanya created during his kickboxing career, nothing quite compares to what happened to him in the middle of the night after a promoter came to his hotel room in China and asked him to come along to hang out with an interesting character.
‘The Last Style Bender’ candidly told the incredible tale that has stood the test of time as his ‘wildest’ story.
Israel Adesanya recounts a crazy anecdote about what happened to him in the middle of the night at a kickboxing event in China
While MMA fans today, know Israel Adesanya for his remarkable performances inside the cage, he was making waves in kickboxing long before that.
The lightning strikes and laser-like precision he’s exhibited in knockout victories over Paulo Costa and Derek Brunson were honed during King in the Ring tournaments in New Zealand and on the grandest stage of them all in Glory.
During this period, the Nigerian-born athlete competed around the world, showcasing his mesmerizing skills in the USA and Turkey, but of all his memorable moments, nothing has stuck in his mind quite like what happened during one of his trips to China.
In the depths of the night, a promoter knocked on his hotel door, and suggested Adesanya and his friend join him to come and spend some time with a fascinating individual.
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In an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow, the Stake ambassador said: “I have a lot of my wildest memories in China. I was fighting on a show with my teammate, Mike ‘Blood Diamond’ Mathetha, and then, in the middle of the night, the promoter came into our hotel room and took us to go hang out with this triad dude and his entourage. That was a good, wild experience.”
Understandably, spending time with someone seemingly involved in a Chinese syndicate has remained at the forefront of the sportsman’s mind.
However, in the years since, the New Zealand-based fighter has continued to write his story, racking up more and more experiences.
And next weekend, he’ll aim to complete the next chapter by reclaiming his belt against Dricus Du Plessis.
Alexander Volkanovski explains why he thinks Israel Adesanya will have too much for Dricus Du Plessis
Having trained with the 2x middleweight champion extensively, Alexander Volkanovski knows precisely what his friend is capable of.
Therefore, he’s in the perfect position to give his opinion on the legend’s chances of winning his championship belt back at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
While ‘The Great’ rates the reigning 185-pound King very highly, he’s convinced his pal has the minerals to put Du Plessis in his place.
Ultimately, Volkanovksi believes Adesanya will have too much for the South African for one specific reason.
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