Israel Adesanya faced his defeat against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 graciously and with dignity. Despite being strongly favored to win, Adesanya couldn’t counter Strickland’s tactics and ended up losing by unanimous decision.
A glimpse into Adesanya’s post-fight moments was shown in the premiere episode of Roku’s “Fight Inc. Inside The UFC.” Viewers got to witness Adesanya receiving comfort from his family in the locker room.
In a touching scene, Adesanya’s mother affirmed his greatness, while his father and coach conveyed their support and belief in his ability to come back stronger.
Leaving the arena, Adesanya was approached by UFC President Dana White, to whom he expressed gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledged the fight’s significance in the broader context of the sport.
In the aftermath of the defeat, Adesanya has taken a break to regroup and has resumed training. Although the date for his next fight remains uncertain, there are speculations about a possible match against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth on August 18th.
Stay updated for further developments on this evolving situation.