Israel Adesanya had the chance to sit down with UFC President Dana White this week in Australia, and he’s teasing big things on the horizon.

Following his scintillating first-round knockout victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 230 earlier this month, Adesanya (15-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) said he wanted to have a sit-down with the UFC boss to discuss his future plans and hopes for the next middleweight title shot.

White happened to be in Australia this week to help promote February’s UFC 234 event in Melbourne, and it’s not a long trip from New Zealand, where Adesanya resides. “Stylebender” made the trip over to Sydney and was able to meet with White. Afterward, he put out a bit of a teaser (via Instagram):

“Dana and I were never friends.”
After discussing business I held court alongside Dana in a meeting and maaaan…the man is still going strong with his plans. Even hearing the story of the ups and downs of the @ufc again but straight from the horses mouth, (expletive) was inspiring!! Stay tuned…
#withouthimnoneofthiswouldbepossible #pinkyandthebrain #crazymoney

White has expressed nothing but high praise for Adesanya, who is No. 8 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA middleweight rankings. He thinks the former kickboxing standout can have a bright future, and further expressed that position when discussing Adesanya with news.com.au while in Australia.

“He is amazing, incredibly talented, his technique is perfect,” White said. “He’s been on a run. Good looking kid and speaks really well. He’s got the whole package.

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