Marvin Vettori, a former rival of Israel Adesanya, was reportedly taken aback by the unique outfit that Adesanya wore at the UFC 287 press conference. The Italian fighter allegedly cringed at the sight of Adesanya's attire, which was described as eye-catching and unconventional.
'The Last Stylebender,' is known for his distinctive sense of fashion and his bold, flamboyant wardrobe choices. However, it seems that not everyone is a fan of his sartorial flair, as Vettori's reaction demonstrates.
Adesanya made headlines at the UFC 287 pre-fight press conference by sporting a distinctive and unconventional fashion accessory. Adding a skirt-like garment, Adesanya wore a tightened dog collar around his neck.
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'The Italian Dream' had a strong reaction to the outfit as he stated:
"The cringe is very real."
Given Vettori's history with Adesanya, it is possible that his reaction was influenced by their past rivalry and the intense competition between them. Regardless of his personal feelings, it is clear that Israel Adesanya's latest outfit has generated significant buzz and attention, both within the MMA community and beyond.
Israel Adesanya is going to rock royal blue trunks in his rematch against Alex Pereira
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown this weekend as Israel Adesanya prepares to take on Alex Pereira in the headline bout of UFC 287, with the UFC middleweight gold on the line. As Adesanya fine-tunes his preparations for the big fight, he's making some changes to his wardrobe as well.
Following a recent tweet from the UFC, 'The Last Stylebender' will be debuting a new color scheme for his trunks in this fight, opting for royal blue with black trim instead of his previous attire. It's a small but significant shift, reflecting Adesanya's commitment to leaving no stone unturned as he seeks to reclaim his title.
The change in attire is just one of many adjustments that Adesanya has made in preparation for his rematch against 'Poatan'. The Nigerian-born Kiwi is known for his meticulous preparation and his ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and he's sure to be at his best come fight night.
With the eyes of the MMA world on this highly-anticipated matchup, Adesanya will be looking to showcase his unique fighting style and reclaim his place as one of the sport's top stars.