Daniel Cormier positive about Adesanya: “I don’t believe he is finished as a fighter”

Daniel Cormier spoke positively about Israel Adesanya. The American does not believe that the former champion is finished as a fighter.

Israel Adesanya lost to Nassourdin Imavov in the evening fight of the UFC gala in Saudi Arabia. The former middleweight champion looked very good in the first round, but in the second round all it took was a moment of inattention and he was socked by a much younger opponent.

Daniel Cormier analyzed the current situation of Israel Adesanya and pointed out the right path for him. The popular DC does not think that the City Kickboxing fighter should end his professional career, on the contrary he pointed out the ideal solution.

– I think Adesanya won’t fight for titles anymore, but I don’t believe he is finished as a fighter. We saw how he looked in the first round, he did really well. In my opinion, Israel Adesanya has earned the right with his achievements to now have three-round fights against opponents who are not on their way to the championship belt.

– He can even fight in co-main events, he will always add value to the pay-per-view card. He doesn’t always have to fight in five-round bouts of the evening, although on the other hand we saw what happened in Riyadh, the hall was sold out, big gate receipts.

Daniel Cormier stressed that while Israel Adesanya himself has not lost his own speed, the Nigerian’s reactions to his rivals’ attacks and resistance to blows are simply lower with age.

– Adesanya is still fast, still beats accurately. The problem is that as you get older you no longer see the equally fast attacks of your rivals, more than that when you get hit you just fall to the boards.