Israel Adesanya has accepted that his long-desired rematch with Sean Strickland is unlikely to happen and says he is ready to face anyone next. The former middleweight champion has endured a difficult run, losing three straight fights since reclaiming his title with a knockout of Alex Pereira. After dropping the belt to Strickland in one of the UFC’s biggest upsets, Adesanya suffered further defeats to Dricus du Plessis and Nassourdine Imavov. Despite pushing hard for a second meeting with Strickland, the American ignored Adesanya’s callouts and has been out of action following a suspension for attacking a regional fighter while…
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