Israel Adesanya feels quite confident, that he’ll have a rematch with Sean Strickland someday. Why is Adesanya so eager to have a rematch with Strickland? Continue reading to find out!
In the main event of UFC 293 this past September, Adesanya lost the title to Strickland 6. After that, Strickland lost the title to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297, and Adesanya is back in the top image.
Despite calling out Adesanya, Du Plessis reportedly declined the opportunity to face him in the main event of UFC 300 on April 13. Adesanya believes a rematch with Strickland is imminent, but for now, he is concentrating on Du Plessis.
Adesanya mentioned during his appearance on “This Past Weekend” with Theo Von that it took him six years to avenge his loss to Alex Pereira. He stated that with Strickland, it wouldn’t take him that long, but he wanted to focus on his upcoming fight with DDP (Du Plessis) first. Adesanya expressed that he looked ahead to the next fight but didn’t dwell on it too much. He acknowledged that the Strickland fight would eventually come back around. Adesanya emphasized that he was currently in a good place health-wise and mentally, and he understood what went wrong in the previous fight. He complimented Strickland as a great fighter and acknowledged his reign as champion, even praising how Strickland defeated him, describing it as spectacular and his moment.
Although Adesanya was polite in Strickland’s defeat, he is keen to avenge that setback.
Adesanya commented that it was Strickland’s night and acknowledged that he fought the perfect fight, regardless of the circumstances. Adesanya mentioned that he didn’t make any excuses and acknowledged Strickland’s victory. He expressed his patience, stating that he takes his time and reassesses the situation before going after what he wants.
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