Israel Adesanya\u2019s astronomic rise up the ranks of the UFC\u2019s middleweight division was a thing of wonder, and fans will talk about his ascent for a meaningful period of time. \u2018The Last Stylebender\u2019 looked virtually untouchable in the cage and his prowess in the striking department was second to none.<\/p>\n
To that effect, fans were excited to see Adesanya booked against arguably the most prolific stand-up fighter in the history of the UFC in Anderson Silva. Adesanya collided with \u2018The Spider\u2019 at UFC 234 and the fight was a treat for all and delivered in a major way.<\/p>\n
Read More: \u2018I\u2019d Smoke Diaz\u2019- Kevin Holland Fired Up to Take On Either Nick Diaz or Nate Diaz Following Emphatic UFC Austin Win<\/a><\/p>\n Adesanya was landing some significant blows on Silva, and the aging Brazilian veteran was certainly sharp in his own right. In a recent interview, Israel Adesanya admitted that Anderson Silva hurt him so badly at one point in that fight that he ended up seeing three Silva\u2019s standing in front of him.<\/p>\n Israel Adesanya had to compose himself and kept reminding his inner consciousness that he couldn\u2019t be finished by \u2018The Spider\u2019 on the biggest stage.<\/p>\n Anderson Silva is returning to fight Israel Adesanya at UFC 234. The past vs. the future. https:\/\/t.co\/kLfzxc8V9j<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fZ6JeFwE5z<\/a><\/p>\n — Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) November 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nIsrael Adesanya recounts UFC 234 fight against Anderson Silva<\/h2>\n
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