Imavov, the 28-year-old contender, has headlined three of the last five events he’s competed in and has shown constant evolution fight to fight. But having shared the Octagon with the likes of Du Plessis, Silva, Pereira, Strickland, and Robert Whittaker, Adesanya believes Imavov doesn’t bring anything unique that would set him apart from the challenges he’s already faced.
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“From what I see so far, there’s nothing that he brings that I haven’t seen before,” Adesanya said. “I think his best attribute is his speed—his speed, his counters. But I’ve seen that before, and it’s up to him to show me something I haven’t seen before.”
“I like his style; his standup looks cool, it’s very efficient. He mixes it up well with the grappling, as well. He’s fast, he’s young, he’s slick. I’m excited to best a guy like that. He’s definitely not fought anyone like me. No one has until you fight me.
“I feel like the old dog, and then there’s the young guys coming up that’s trying to prove themselves, so it’s my job to send them back down to let them know I’m still here.”
