DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Phil Hawes thinks we might get a new look from Israel Adesanya.
The UFC middleweight contender thinks Adesanya, who’s arguably the best striker in MMA, might show some wrestling in his upcoming title defense against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 281 on Nov. 12.
Adesanya and Pereira have fought twice before, but in kickboxing, not MMA. Adesanya lost both – one by decision and the other by knockout. That’s why Hawes (12-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) wouldn’t be surprised if we see a grappling-based approach from the champion.
