Israel Adesanya Speaks to the Press After UFC 287

Adesanya Gives His Thoughts on His Loss and What's Next

Adesanya says he 'will be back better than ever' after losing his middleweight belt.

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya spoke to the media after his main event loss at UFC 287. Adesanya, who lost his belt to Alex Pereira, said he was "disappointed" with the outcome but that he would "be back better than ever."

"I'm not going to make excuses," Adesanya said. "Alex is a tough fighter, and he caught me with a good shot. I'm going to learn from this and come back stronger."

Adesanya also said that he is not sure what's next for him. He said he needs to take some time to "heal and reflect" before making any decisions.

"I'm not going to rush into anything," Adesanya said. "I'm going to take my time and make the best decision for my career."

Adesanya's loss to Pereira was his first in the UFC. He had previously defended his belt five times.

Despite the loss, Adesanya remains one of the most popular fighters in the UFC. He is known for his striking skills and his charismatic personality.

It will be interesting to see what's next for Adesanya. He is still one of the best fighters in the world, and he is sure to be back in the title picture soon.