ABU DHABI – While fight fans, and the media, are getting hyped ahead of Israel Adesanya ’s middleweight title defense against Paulo Costa at UFC 253, the defending champ is keeping his energy in check. Rather than buying into all of the pre-fight hyperbole, Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) has taken a more balanced, considered view of his upcoming test. Speaking to reporters, including MMA Junkie, at the UFC 253 media day at Yas Island, Adesanya admitted that he didn’t see Saturday’s fight with Costa (13-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) as a major milestone in his career. “To be honest, not really. I know it’s a big fight, I know I’m gonna do well.
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