In a recent episode of the JRE MMA Show, Joe Rogan shared his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s performance in his fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305. The bout, which ended in a fourth-round submission victory for du Plessis, has sparked considerable discussion, particularly regarding Adesanya’s condition during the fight.
Joe Rogan’s Speculations About Israel Adesanya’s Injury
Rogan, a veteran UFC commentator and podcaster, speculated that Adesanya might have been dealing with an injury. He noted that Adesanya appeared more fatigued than usual, which led him to consider the possibility of an underlying issue. Rogan mentioned that Adesanya and du Plessis clashed shins multiple times during the fight, which could have contributed to an injury.
Despite the speculation, Rogan was careful to give credit to du Plessis for his performance. He suggested that the injury might have occurred during the fight rather than being a pre-existing condition. Rogan emphasized that the intense grappling exchanges likely played a significant role in Adesanya’s fatigue, as his training is primarily optimized for striking.
The discussion around Israel Adesanya’s potential injury was initially brought up by Alex Pereira, a former opponent of Adesanya. Pereira theorized that the absence of Adesanya’s usual inside low kicks could be due to an undisclosed injury. However, Adesanya has not confirmed any such injury, choosing instead to focus on the fight itself.
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