Israel Adesanya snapped back at critics who have called him ‘soft’ amid reports that he will face Sean Strickland at UFC 293 instead of top-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis.
‘Stillknocks’ earned himself an opportunity to challenge for the middleweight title with a stunning second-round knockout against Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 earlier this month. Unfortunately, Du Plessis will not be able to make the quick turnaround that Adesanya was demanding. As a result, ‘The Last Stylebender’ is promoting a UFC 293 title fight this September against outspoken division standout Sean Strickland.
While the change in opponent isn’t necessarily Adesanya’s fault, as Du Plessis is currently nursing a foot injury, that didn’t stop fight fans from slamming the middleweight champ for being soft by choosing an opponent that doesn’t stand much of a chance in the eyes of the many.