Kamaru Usman: Nigerian Nightmare gives Israel Adesanya advice on UFC return

Usman is a friend of Adesanya and has advised him not to take an immediate rematch but to see how things play out in the middleweight division. - Imago

Kamaru Usman: Nigerian Nightmare gives Israel Adesanya advice on UFC return

Tosin Abayomi 19:55 - 17.09.2023

Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya are former UFC champions. Nigerian Nightmare advises Stylebender on what to do.

Nigerian-born stars Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman are now former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holders.

Usman lost the UFC Welterweight title via a massive headshot by British star Leon Edwards.

Adesanya recently suffered a decision loss to American Sean Strickland in Australia.

Usman decided to have an immediate rematch in which he lost against Edwards by decision.

Usman is a friend of Adesanya and has advised him not to take an immediate rematch but to see how things play out in the middleweight division.

Usman shares advice for Adesanya

Speaking to the MMA Junkie, Usman said, “Yes, I was definitely in his position.

Sean Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 293| Photo Credit: Imago
Sean Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 293| Photo Credit: Imago

“Honestly, looking back now, I probably rushed it. I probably should have taken a little bit more time off and then I’m still guaranteed that shot to go fight for that title.”

“For Israel, as a competitor, I’m sure he’s feeling a bit of this, as well, and thinking, ‘No, this guy shouldn’t have beat me in the first place’ just like I felt.

Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman for the second time - Imago
Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman for the second time - Imago

“This guy shouldn’t be in there with me in the first place as I felt and so you want to get it back and get that stain off you right away.

"But if you’re guaranteed that shot, I would like to see him take a little bit of time, enjoy life.”

To start the fight, it was expected that Adesanya would capitalize on his reach and height advantage against Strickland. Image Credit - Imago
To start the fight, it was expected that Adesanya would capitalize on his reach and height advantage against Strickland. Image Credit - Imago

Usman since the loss to Leon Edwards has been inactive in the UFC Welterweight division.

Adesanya is expected to know his fate in the coming weeks with UFC President Dana White set to make a decision.

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