Forer UFC referee john McCarthy reacts to Israel Adesanya’s nails throughout his latest struggle with Sean Strickland at UFC 293.
Adesanya dropped his title to Strickland final weekend in the principle occasion of UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. The loss is a significant hit to the 34-year-old’s momentum and probably his legacy.
Whereas many of the dialog has surrounded Strickland’s stunning win, latest photos additionally surfaced that ignited a small debate. Zooming in on an image of Adesanya throwing a kick, it exhibits Adesanya’s painted nails – which additionally seem like moderately lengthy.
A fan put the picture to McCarthy, a legendary determine in MMA and the previous referee claimed that his nails have been far too lengthy, that they must be lower if he was officiating the bout.
“Not whereas I used to be refereeing, these must be lower quick,” stated McCarthy
Israel Adesanya’s comeback
It’s unclear whether or not Adesanya will get an instantaneous rematch towards Strickland or not after UFC CEO, Dana White, has flip flopped on the concept.
Following the loss Adesanya gave a quick assertion, the gravity of the loss on full show.
“I had a special plan for this, however once more, life throws curveballs at you,” Adesanya stated. “Win or lose, I wasn’t going to say a lot anyway, however proper now, I misplaced tonight to the higher man on the night time. I simply need to go and be with individuals who care about me — my group and so they’re ready for me so I’m going to do this.” (H/T MMA Preventing)
Adesanya continues to be one of the crucial gifted fighters on the roster and if a rematch shouldn’t be granted, a win over high contender ought to see him proper again within the image.