Israel Adesanya revealed that his bout with Silva at UFC 234 sold out within minutes, overshadowing Robert Whittaker’s title defense in his home country. The upcoming UFC event in Australia is anticipated to be one of the biggest since Ronda Rousey’s defeat in front of 55,000 fans back in 2015.
The 12-fight card on Sunday will be held at the Rod Laver Arena, with a crowd expected to be around 30,000. Despite not reaching the record-breaking numbers of UFC 193, the atmosphere is buzzing with excitement as Whittaker defends his title as the World Champion.
Adesanya, speaking to ESPN, expressed his goal to elevate both himself and Whittaker. He claimed credit for the rapid sell-out of the event and emphasized the importance of his and Anderson’s presence for the ticket sales. Adesanya expressed his support for Whittaker and envisioned a successful future for him in the next decade.
Additionally, Adesanya suggested that he adds an extra element of excitement to UFC 234. Confident in his abilities, he sees himself as a key entertainment factor for fans attending the event. Fans eagerly await the outcome of the upcoming match to witness the action firsthand.
