Adesanya Confirms He Won’t Wait for Strickland Rematch

Sports news » Adesanya Confirms He Won’t Wait for Strickland Rematch

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has decisively stated that he will not indefinitely hold out for a rematch with Sean Strickland, who appears to be in no hurry for a second encounter.

Adesanya articulated his perspective, conveying a clear lack of surprise at Strickland`s apparent disinterest:

“I am not surprised. If you want to do something right — do it right the first time. That’s the lesson I’ve learned. Sean is busy with other things in his life. He has made the money he has dreamed of. But I do not want to sit idle. I am moving on. I just want to fight.”

This candid statement from “The Last Stylebender” underscores his commitment to staying active in the sport rather than delaying his career for an opponent who is not actively seeking the fight.

Jasper Blackthorne

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