Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski and Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets Star Jamal Murray to Attend Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland Fight
Denver Nuggets standout, Jamal Murray, is set to add some star power to the Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland fight. According to a recent report from Fox Sports Australia, the talented point guard will be in the front row at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, cheering on UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
Fox Sports Australia revealed that Jamal Murray is the biggest name on the guest list for the event. The Nuggets’ key player, who played a pivotal role in their recent championship victory, will take a break from his hefty five-year, $170 million contract obligations to be present for the highly anticipated fight.
Murray’s appearance at the fight comes shortly after his cameo in Jack Harlow’s latest music video. It adds another exciting chapter to the summer of celebrations for Murray and his fellow Nuggets teammates, including reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, who has also been in the spotlight for his entertaining antics in Serbia.
“Fox Sports Australia can reveal Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray will be front row in Sydney next week cheering UFC middleweight king Israel Adesanya against American Sean Strickland… When it comes to those watching on, however, Murray is by far the biggest name currently inked onto the Qudos Bank Arena guest list. The Denver star, who played a crucial role in taking the Nuggets to a world championship this year, will spend the entire week in Sydney as he takes a break from that hefty five-year deal worth US $170 million.”
As the offseason festivities continue, Murray and his teammates are making the most of their well-deserved championship celebrations before they shift their focus to the upcoming NBA season and training camp.
In an intense lead-up to UFC 293, Alexander Volkanovski is warning Sean Strickland that his trash-talking antics won’t spare him from the wrath of reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. The anticipated title showdown is set for September 9 in a sold-out Qudos Bank Arena in Australia.
Volkanovski, a close friend and teammate of Adesanya, anticipates a fiery pre-fight buildup as Strickland is known for his provocative remarks. However, he firmly believes that Strickland’s verbal jabs will come back to haunt him once he steps inside the Octagon with ‘The Last Stylebender.’
“Obviously, Sean is gonna talk, Sean is gonna try and get under his skin,” Volkanovski commented on his YouTube channel. “So that’s gonna make it fun. But I feel Izzy is going to really, really put it on him. Especially with the talk that’s gonna happen. I think Sean Strickland is gonna definitely pay for some of the things he’s gonna say. Stylistically, I feel like he’s definitely gonna get hurt.”
While Strickland is known for his striking, he may attempt to showcase his grappling skills against Adesanya, a move that could backfire, according to the champion. Adesanya, who has never submitted an opponent in his career, believes he’s evolving in his grappling abilities and is confident in his ability to finish fights. Whether it’s a submission or his lethal striking, fans can expect fireworks when these two warriors collide at UFC 293.
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