WATCH: At UFC 287, Israel Adesanya tributes to Triple H

This was the coldest celebration that’s ever taken place in any sport. Israel Adesanya shot 3 arrows in the heart of his demon.

Israel Adesanya in a file photo [Image- Twitter]
By Blesson Daniel | Apr 10, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

At UFC 287, Israel Adesanya defeated Alex Pereira to win the UFC middleweight championship. Meanwhile, Adesanya paid tribute to Triple H by spewing water in the air during his entrance, mimicking the WWE star’s characteristic entrance routine. Triple H, one of the best WWE wrestlers of all time, continues to captivate a wide audience. Many individuals have paid tribute to The Game throughout the years, and it looks like UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is the most recent.

At UFC 287, Israel Adesanya faced off against Alex Pereira for the UFC middleweight championship. Before engaging in combat, both competitors moved in the direction of the Octagon. During his arrival, Adesanya paid respect to Triple H, as many fans noticed. The UFC fighter sipped from a water bottle before spitting it into the air, just like Triple H. Israel Adesanya had reason to celebrate after defeating Alex Pereira and reclaiming the UFC middleweight belt. This made fans very happy.

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Israel Adesanya comments on possibly joining WWE

While many speculate about which UFC fighters would make the jump to WWE, Adesanya stated it was something for further down the line, according to Fightful.

“That’s later on down the track, that’s later on down the track. The Attitude Era was my era of wrestling.”

Adesanya, ironically, just released a WWE-related video on his social media accounts ahead of his rematch with Alex Pereira. Adesanya uploaded a highlight video of The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, set to My Way or the Highway by Limp Bizkit, before the battle.

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