Israel Adesanya thanks Big Brother Francis Ngannou ahead of Nassourdine Imavov

Nigerian Mixed Martial Artist Israel Adesanya is set for a return to the octagon.

Ahead of his big match-up, Adesanya has received support from Cameroon Mixed Martial Artist Francis Ngannou.

Both inside and outside the octagon, Adesanya and Ngannou have continuously backed one another as two of the most powerful African fighters in UFC history.

Ngannou shared a picture of himself with The Last Stylebender on social media ahead of Adesanya's upcoming comeback at UFC Saudi Arabia, assuring fans that his brother is doing well.

This goes back to the days when they were both UFC champions, along with Kamaru Usman.

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Adesanya and Usman were carrying the middleweight and welterweight championships, respectively, while Ngannou was the heavyweight champion.

Ngannou only felt it was fitting to show up and support Adesanya as he returns to the octagon following his first-ever two-fight losing streak and the Nigerian Stylenbender is grateful for it.

Ngannou wrote, "Just 2 days before the battle for my brother, but he's stress-free and in high spirits; he even looks younger! 😂"

Adesanya responded, "My big brother!!!"

Ngannou recently teamed up with Senegalese star Sadio Mane in Saudi Arabia where Adesanya will be fighting.