Kamaru Usman expresses love to Israel Adesanya after sparring

Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya share a deep and enduring friendship that transcends the competitive nature of mixed martial arts.

Their bond is rooted in mutual respect, shared Nigerian heritage, and have now finally taken to the octagon.

Usman, known as "The Nigerian Nightmare," has consistently expressed his admiration for Adesanya, often referring to him as a brother and a source of inspiration.

Usman took to social media to give details about their viral sparring session.

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Adesanya and Usman sparred on in Florida ahead of UFC 314 main event.

The Last stylebender posted the video on social media with a message that said, "Finally getting to move with my brother Kamaru.

"These are moments for life, legacy, history! "

Usman responded with a message that said, "Truly Love connecting with my brother @stylebender ⚔️👊🏿🌍🤴🏿"

In a sport often characterized by intense rivalries, the friendship between Usman and Adesanya stands as a testament to the power of mutual respect and shared heritage.