Israel Adesanya's impressive display of skill inside the octagon will see him compared to Floyd Mayweather, not flashy knockouts, according to a former UFC star.
Kenny Florian, a former featherweight title contender and Ultimate Fighter runner-up in his fighting days, believes fans will begin watching Adesanya fights not for the violence he promises at press conferences, but his intricate striking displays. The Nigerian-born fighter has come under criticism after a lacklustre win over Jared Cannonier on Saturday, despite winning every round.
And Florian believes Adesanya is ultimately going to end up attracting people with his overall game, similar to how Mayweather did in his prime. The legendary 50-0 boxer was known early in his career for big stoppages, but became much more defensive as it wore on and he continued to beat top names with his slick movement and style.
