5 Young UFC Stars to watch out for in 2019

These 5 stars might end up being the face of UFC in 2019
These 5 stars might end up being the face of UFC in 2019

#1 Israel Adesanya

UFC 230 Brunson v Adesanya
UFC 230 Brunson v Adesanya

29-year-old Israel Adesanya is the hottest young star currently fighting in the UFC at present. Yet to be defeated in his professional Mixed Martial Arts career, Israel Adesanya has the extremely impressive 15-0 undefeated record to his name.

What's more, since coming to the UFC, he has defeated 4 fighters, including Derek Brunson in his last fight. He has shown immense intellect and awareness in the Octagon, not going with the moment, but having a calm and calculated approach instead.

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Despite this, his fighting style has never been boring even for the slightest moment. 2019 is already set to be the biggest year in this young fighter's career, making or breaking him.

A self-professed student of Anderson Silva's fighting style, it is time for the teacher to meet the student. Adesanya is set to meet Anderson Silva on the 10th of February, 2019, at UFC 234.

Whether he wins or not, his performance on that night will be a huge factor in determining his future in the UFC and MMA as a whole.

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