Israel Adesanya claims he has "got under the skin": of his next opponent, Brazil's Paulo Costa. Israel Adesanya has continued the mind games against Paulo Costa, questioning the doping status of his next opponent. The two fiery rivals step into the cage for UFC 253 on September 26 where Kiwi star Adesanya will defend his middleweight title. READ MORE:* UFC: Israel Adesanya says he's still eyeing Jon Jones super fight – at heavyweight* UFC: Israel Adesanya and his team set up 'marae style' bubble in preparation for UFC 253* Israel Adesanya set to defend UFC title against Paulo Costa at UFC 253* Israel Adesanya's unusual motivation method“[I asked him about] the last time he got tested. He needed to prove to the people and to himself that he’s good,” Costa told Submission Radio.

Source: Stuff August 25, 2020 01:07 UTC