UFC legend Chael Sonnen has suggested Israel Adesanya has "rare" flexibility in a similar way to boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
'The Last Stylebender' will make a defence of his UFC middleweight title this Saturday night against former two-time kickboxing rival Alex Pereira at Madison Square Garden. The UFC 281 event represents a huge opportunity for Adesanya to secure revenge after being beaten by the Brazilian in 2016 and 2017 during their kickboxing careers.
Adesanya has spoken confidently of getting a KO win over his opponent to end his three-fight streak without a stoppage. And former UFC contender Sonnen has suggested Adesanya is able to use a "pull" manoeuvre in his defensive skillset that could be a key factor in beating his next challenger.
