“Anyone buys this sh*t” – Israel Adesanya’s revelation of ‘kill or be killed’ thought process during Sean Strickland fight leaves fans enraged

Israel Adesanya recently shared details about his state of mind during his fight against Sean Strickland at UFC 293. The event was scheduled for Sydney, Australia. Adesanya’s comeback was assured despite the lack of a confirmed challenger. Sean Strickland stepped in when Dricus Du Plessis could not participate due to injury.

‘The Last Stylebender’ discussed the UFC 293 fight on his YouTube channel. He stated that he first pondered adopting a “kill or be killed” approach. Israel Adesanya remembers during the third or fourth round when he expressed his desire to go all out. However, his coach pushed them to take a more tactical approach. This is what he had to say:

I never lost hope. I went back to the corner, round three or round four, whatever it was, I was like, ‘Right, we go this round, we must go this round.’ Even like, when I asked Eugene in the fifth round, I said ‘Should I just go?’ and he’s like, ‘No, let’s be tactical.’ I wanted to kind of be like, ‘F*** it, let’s go.’ Like, if I die, I die, like, go out on your shield. Kill or be killed.

Israel Adesanya via YouTube

Despite Adesanya’s desire to enhance his aggression, he accepted his coach’s advice, particularly in the latter rounds. Adesanya said he questioned Eugene Bareman in the fifth round, debating if he should take a more dangerous approach.

Adesanya’s openness regarding his thought process gives fans a better understanding of the mental obstacles fighters experience in the octagon. Despite the fighter’s natural desire to take a more aggressive approach, his coach’s tactical counsel won out but lost him the fight.

Fight fans react to Israel Adesanya’s revelations about his fight against Sean Strickland

Fight fans reacted with a combination of astonishment, criticism, and comedic disbelief after Israel Adesanya’s revelation. Adesanya’s reveal has caused debate among MMA fans, with varying perspectives spreading on social media.

Some fans are skeptical, doubting the truthfulness of Adesanya’s claims. Some other fight fans point out the irony of Adesanya’s strong comments about wanting to be more aggressive but just moving backward. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

As the fan reactions continue, it remains to be seen how Adesanya’s revelations will affect his enthusiasm for his return. The world of MMA is sure to provide further insights, critiques, and humor as the discourse progresses.

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