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<\/p>\nIsrael Adesanya\u2019s recent form has raised serious questions about his standing in MMA. The former champion is now on a four-fight losing streak.<\/p>\n
His latest defeat to Joe Pyfer has only added to the concern. Performances that once defined his dominance have not been present in recent outings.<\/p>\n
Amid that difficult spell, attention has come from an unexpected direction. A figure from outside the sport has now publicly called him out.<\/p>\n
Chad Ochocinco calls out Israel Adesanya during UFC Weigh-In Show<\/p>\n
Photo by Dylan Buell\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
Chad Johnson, widely known as Chad Ochocinco, made the challenge during the UFC 327 Weigh-In Show on Friday. The former NFL wide receiver embraced the moment.<\/p>\n
Ochocinco enjoyed a standout American football career, particularly with the Cincinnati Bengals. He became known for his personality as much as his production on the field.<\/p>\n
During the broadcast, Daniel Cormier joked about the former NFL star fighting \u2018The Last Stylebender\u2019 and the 48-year-old answered while holding a UFC belt, and drew laughter from the panel.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdesanya, I don\u2019t want any excuses. Come get this belt. Come get this belt. Me and you. Five minutes, three rounds. Anywhere,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He later said: \u201cI\u2019m going to submerge myself in the fight game as much as I can. And as opposed to just being an analyst, I want to be one of the first people to be an analyst, to be a pundit, but also fight as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ochocinco also made clear he sees Adesanya as a realistic target. \u201cI would really like to match up with Adesanya. I\u2019m serious. I\u2019m good enough to survive and be able to strike ground game.\u201d<\/p>\n
More than a realistic challenge, Chad\u2019s confidence simply reflects how unconvincing Adesanya has ultimately been.<\/p>\n
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