Overview

• Israel Adesanya, currently on a three-fight losing streak, has publicly vowed to avenge his unanimous-decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in 2023.
• Adesanya acknowledges Strickland's dominant victory but is determined to prove himself at his peak in a potential rematch.
• Strickland's rumored head injury has cast doubt on the timing and feasibility of the fight, leaving Adesanya's plans in limbo.
• Adesanya's recent knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov in February 2025 has added to questions about his career trajectory at age 35.
• UFC analyst Chael Sonnen points to Adesanya's history of excelling in personal rivalries, suggesting a rematch could reignite his competitive edge.