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The Last Stylebender Reflects on Defeat
Israel Adesanya has finally broken his silence following his shocking defeat to Sean Strickland. Despite his second dethroning as middleweight champ, Adesanya refuses to make any excuses for his performance.
Adesanya Unable to Adjust to Strickland's Style
The Last Stylebender admits that he was not able to adjust to Strickland's style during their fight. Adesanya looked flat and slow as he suffered a unanimous decision defeat, unable to find his rhythm due to the relentless pressure from his opponent.
No Rush for Rematch
UFC president Dana White initially expressed interest in an immediate rematch between Adesanya and Strickland. However, Adesanya himself is not concerned about reclaiming the title right away. He states that the belt is simply a fancy accessory and that he already has plenty of belts. Adesanya is open to a rematch with Strickland, but mainly for the fun of it.
Confident in Second Chance
Despite the loss, Adesanya remains confident that he can defeat Strickland in a rematch. He believes that slight adjustments to his tactics will make the difference. Adesanya describes the defeat as a bad dream but maintains his confidence alongside his coach, Eugene Bareman.
