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Tuesday, Dec 08, 2020

UFC Champ Israel Adesanya Awarded BJJ Purple Belt

Israel Adesanya (photo via UFC / Twitter)

By FCF Staff

Israel Adesanya has reached another milestone in his martial arts journey, as the UFC’s middleweight champ was recently awarded his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Recently the dynamic striker shared out via Instagram he’s been awarded his purple belt by renowned grappler, Andre Galvao.

The 31-year-old Adesanya (20-0) is expected to challenge light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz, sometime in early, 2021.

posted by FCF Staff @ 7:28 pm
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