“Just a beast,” Israel Adesanya awestruck by light heavyweight boxing champion Dmitry Bivol after dominant display at ‘Day of Reckoning’ PPV

Former UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in awe of Dmitry Bivol's performance at the 'Day of Reckoning' event in Saudi Arabia

“Just a beast,” Israel Adesanya awestruck by light heavyweight boxing champion Dmitry Bivol after dominant display at ‘Day of Reckoning’ PPV

Dmitry Bivol's performance at the 'Day of Reckoning' event leaves Israel Adesanya speechless (via Imago/ Marca.com)

In a recent turn of events at the ‘Day of Reckoning’ pay-per-view event, Israel Adesanya watched all the fights in Saudi Arabia. The two-time UFC middleweight champion was in awe of light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol’s overwhelming performance. Adesanya’s reaction came amid an explosive night of boxing that also included Anthony Joshua, Joseph Parker, and Deontay Wilder, making it a memorable event for fight fans.

‘The Last Stylebender’ took to his YouTube channel, FREESTYLEBENDER, to discuss the wild day of reckoning in the realm of combat sports. Bivol’s excellent demonstration of talents at the PPV event was watched by the fighter, who has demonstrated his striking power in the UFC. This is what he said:

Bivol is just a beast bro, his footwork, his angles. When he sits down on his f**king punches, I could feel the thud.... The energy from the punch, you could feel it.
Israel Adedanya via FREESTYLEBENDER YT
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During his video, Israel Adesanya praised Bivol’s strong performance. He praised the light heavyweight champion’s technical brilliance and ring command. Adesanya, who has a good eye for striking tactics and precision, most likely evaluated Bivol’s performance from a fighter’s standpoint, understanding the sport’s nuances.

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The ‘Day of Reckoning’ was a spectacle. Adesanya’s admiration for Dmitry Bivol’s performance demonstrates the brilliance and skill that resonates beyond weight classes and disciplines. His remarks add to the continuing discussion regarding the convergence of MMA and boxing.

Israel Adesanya plans to cut short his hiatus and will return to the octagon soon

The two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has hinted at a quicker comeback to the Octagon than previously predicted. Following his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293, Adesanya hinted that he could take a break until 2027. However, in a recent interview with iFL TV, he indicated that the timescale was exaggerated and hinted at a much sooner return.

Israel Adesanya hints at a possible comback soon
Israel Adesanya hints at a possible comeback soon (via YouTube)

The Last Stylebender stressed the need to allow himself the necessary time for rehabilitation. Adesanya said he was taking a break from his hard schedule as a champion, which saw him fight four times in 14 months. Adesanya reiterated that he will return to the octagon soon and continue his dominant run. He pointed out that he was the most active champion in the league and deserved some time to decompress.

The uncertainty of Adesanya’s potential opponents adds to the drama surrounding his return. The MMA community is curious about the next chapter in Adesanya’s historic career. Unbeaten competitor Khamzat Chimaev has recently hinted at a prospective showdown through a cryptic Instagram post.

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