Footage has surfaced which exhibits Israel Adesanya’s on the spot response to his defeat towards Sean Strickland.
‘The Final Stylebender’ has been a mainstay within the UFC middleweight division since signing for the promotion in 2018. He then proceeded to take an astronomical rise to the highest and is at the moment thought-about one of many greater names in blended martial arts.
Love him or hate him, Israel Adesanya is among the best fight sports activities athletes to ever step foot into the octagon. Whereas some dislike him for staying true to himself, it is onerous for anyone to disclaim simply how humble he will be in each victory and defeat.
His humble nature was on full show within the moments following his defeat at UFC 293. As an alternative of constructing excuses, Adesanya took time to reward Strickland for getting the job finished whereas chatting with Dana White.
“Thanks for the chance. Thanks for making the combat occur,” Adesanya mentioned within the aftermath of UFC 293. “And once more, it would not matter. Although it is his night time, it is nonetheless historical past.”
“It is a good story for him, it is a good story for America. It’s what it’s, it is the sport.”
Izzy after his loss to Sean, no excuses and full credit score to Stricklandlove him or hate him, that is the way you deal with a loss pic.twitter.com/exAgFHXYm2
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) June 9, 2024
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Israel Adesanya made a promise to his father that he’ll avenge the defeat to Sean Strickland.
Whereas each males are seemingly on totally different paths of their profession, a future bout between the 2 continues to be a risk–one thing Strickland has proven an curiosity in.
Although nothing has been made official, rumors are pointing towards Adesanya combating for the middleweight title subsequent.
Dricus Du Plessis is the pinnacle of the 185 lbs division and a fierce rival of Israel Adesanya. The pair have been in an ongoing feud for years and are imagined to collide within the headlining bout of UFC 305. The pay-per-view is about to happen on August 17, in Australia.
