Israel Adesanya is a fan favorite fighter and one of the biggest names in the sport of mixed martial arts. Despite this, he is often underappreciated, though that didn’t stop one fan from putting the kickboxing phenom on display for the world to see.
‘The Last Stylebender’ has long been a standout performer in the world of combat sport but his time competing inside the octagon catapulted him to much greater heights of fame. While some continue to bash him for staying true to himself, others have shown their appreciation for the former UFC middleweight champion.
One man among those in support of Israel Adesanya is street artist and fellow New Zealand native Owen Dippie. Dippie is the artistic mind behind many memorable pieces, and an Adesanya mural is the latest addition to his workings.
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Adesanya was grateful for the brilliant artwork. He loved Owen Dippie’s art so much, he shared his thoughts with a social media post of his own.
“‘The pen is mightier than the sword,'” Adesanya quoted in response to his mural. “Then, the can is mightier than words!”
“Modern day hieroglyphics that tell a story with many twists and turns. Now I’m stamped by the great Owen Dippie in the city.”
“A city I helped put on the map, a city that shaped me into the man I am today. Forever grateful to you, Auckland. Even though I’m global, I’ll always support my locals.”
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With every other top-ranked middleweight booked to fight, all signs are pointing toward a grudge match between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis.
While the bout has not been made official, Du Plessis did hint at the this being the case. The South African insinuated that he will make the first defense of his title against Adesanya at UFC 305, in Perth, Australia.
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