Israel Adesanya's impressive jiu-jitsu training wins over MMA Twitter, fighter dubbed 'Super Champ'

Modified May 27, 2023 12:26 GMT

Israel Adesanya [Image courtesy of @stylebender on Twitter]

MMA fans have been left impressed by Israel Adesanya's latest post on Twitter, which shows off the middleweight champ's impressive jiu-jitsu training.

Adesanya is currently preparing to defend the 185lb strap after reclaiming the gold against Alex Pereira via a stunning second round KO at UFC 287 last month. His next title challenger is due to be decided at UFC 290, when Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis go head-to-head in a No.1 contender clash.

'The Last Stylebender's' video on Twitter is likely a ploy to not only demonstrate his highly equipped fighting arsenal to fans, but also as a warning to either Whittaker or Du Plessis.

The Nigerian New Zealander caption the clip 'striking is boring' as he showed off his impressive ground game.

Fans have been reacting to the video, with some left in awe at the skills Israel Adesanya has demonstrated. One fan even hailed the 33-year-old as a 'super champ'.

Another fan claimed that welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev, who is expected to fight at middleweight next, is 'shaking' at the thought of facing Adesanya.

Twitter user @desmondayeni1 opted to share a hilarious meme depicting other fighters in the division worried about Adesanya's seemingly endless arsenal.

Chael Sonnen discusses potential Israel Adesanya vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight

'The American Gangster' believes Adesanya is destined to defend the title at UFC 293, which Dana White recently announced will take place in Australia. Whilst the general consensus is that Adesanya will defend the title against either Robert Whittaker or Dricus Du Plessis, Sonnen wouldn't be suprised if that doesn't happen.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former UFC title challenger stated that Khamzat Chimaev could be next for 'The Last Stylebender'. He said:

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