Israel Adesanya’s motivation extends beyond simply recapturing the UFC gold that he lost in a surprising defeat to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Despite the setback, Adesanya is determined to return to the octagon and challenge middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. Adesanya expressed his excitement for the upcoming fight on his YouTube channel, emphasizing that he is focused on taking on tough opponents and coming out on top.
After being a two-time UFC middleweight champion, Adesanya is no stranger to the pressures of defending his title against the best in the division. Despite losing his belt to Strickland, Adesanya is determined to show that he is still one of the best in the world. He has a history of facing tough challengers and emerging victorious, and he is ready to do whatever it takes to regain his status as the top middleweight in the UFC.
Adesanya’s drive to succeed is clear in his words as he prepares for his next fight. He acknowledges that everything happens in its own time and that he is currently focused on training, recovering, and preparing himself mentally and physically for the challenge ahead. With his experience and determination, Adesanya is sure to put on a show when he faces Du Plessis in what is sure to be a highly anticipated showdown between two of the best middleweights in the world.