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Israel Adesanya Publicly Demands Sean Strickland Rematch to End Losing Streak

The former UFC middleweight champion has called for a rematch with Strickland, citing personal and professional motivations, but no fight date has been set.

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Overview

  • Israel Adesanya, currently on a three-fight losing streak, has identified Sean Strickland as his next desired opponent to avenge his UFC 293 loss.
  • Adesanya recently regained his motivation to fight after sparring with Kamaru Usman, following a self-imposed hiatus to focus on recovery and health.
  • The fighter has acknowledged Strickland's dominance in their first bout and expressed a desire to face him again while at his best.
  • Adesanya's coach, Eugene Bareman, has confirmed that the fighter is taking a break but plans to return to the Octagon in the future.
  • While Strickland remains Adesanya's priority, no official agreement or date for the rematch has been announced by the UFC.