I will shine—Isreal Adesanya boasts ahead of UFC fight

Nigerian-born mixed martial artist, Isreal Adesanya says he is ready for his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight on Saturday after visiting the venue, Madison Square Gardens in New York ahead of the fight.

The New Zealand based Adesanya, nicknamed the ‘Stylebender’ will face UFC 230 Middleweight rival Derek Brunson.

The two have been going back and forth over social media and Adesanya on Tuesday posted on his instagram page: “What a night!! I got to feel the vibe of MSG before #UFC230 , soak in that energy.

But don’t get it twisted, come Saturday night, when it’s time to dance under those lights…
I will shine”

29-year-old Adesanya, who was born in Lagos is undefeated in 14 fights as a mixed martial artist and has won his three UFC fights while American Brunson, 34, has won 18 fights and lost six.