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Israel Adesanya turns pre-fight staredown into dance off against Yoel Romero

February 8, 2020

Israel Adesanya got up close with his next opponent, taking on Yoel Romero in a dance off in Houston.

With the Kiwi to defend his middleweight title against Romero at UFC 248 next month, the pair came together for a press conference overnight.

Locking eyes in a traditional stare down, Adesanya quickly defused any tension by breaking out a few moves.

Not to be outdone though, Romero gave it right back, even unleashing a backflip - much to the amusement of the gathered crowd.

The two will square off for real at UFC 248 in Las Vegas on March 8 NZT.

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