UFC star Israel Adesanya praises Conor McGregor after signing bumper deal

Israel Adesanya and Conor McGregor have been singing each other’s praises this week in the build up to the most hotly anticipated UFC card of 2022 to date.

Yes, it’s a huge week for the UFC. Dana White has secured the signature of Adesanya, one of his most popular stars, on a lucrative multi-fight deal.

‘The Last Stylebender’ has been in negotiations with the UFC for months and would have been out of contract after his next fight against Robert Whittaker this coming weekend, however, his new contract will see him become one of the highest paid athletes in the sport’s history.

This hasn’t gone unnoticed by Connor McGregor, who shares the same management company as Adesanya and was quick to chime in with his thoughts…

“Can’t wait to see Izzy Style back in the Octagon this weekend,” McGregor tweeted after the announcement.

“One of the true remaining high-level fighter/performer athletes we have on the roster. Don’t just fight. Perform!”

Earlier this week, Izzy was answering questions ahead of his huge rematch with Whittaker and spoke highly of his admiration for McGregor.

“Real recognize real. We’re on the same team when it comes to Paradigm. Yeah, I think I’m in second place when it comes to the highest-paid fighter on the roster. Well, active right now,

“Conor is a guy I’ve always admired from the jump. When he said perform, I know what he means. We know. You don’t just fight. You perform. Look at the last fight with Whittaker… That was a rockstar concert. I gave a song and dance, the whole thing.

“So, yeah. We understand the magnitude of stepping up in the main event. Not just showing off but showing out. I appreciate Conor and what he’s done for the game.

“Whether you like him or not, he’s raised the bar. Even