Israeli Adesanya has already said it plans to defend the middleweight title against Yoel Romero in early 2020.
Adesanya (18-0) remained undefeated when they defeated Robert Whittaker in UFC 243 last month to win a UFC middleweight title. The victory was Adesanya's seventh continuation at the UFC, beating Whittaker's nine-fight victory and becoming the first person to complete him at 185-pounds.
Although Adesanya seemed to make his first title defense against Paulo Costa, Brazil was injured with biceps until April. Therefore, Adesanya discussed the fight with Romero instead when talking to MMA Fighting.
Adesanya said, “I want to defend the title again in February or March. “Because of Home Boy [Paulo Costa]The next person you called was sent off for a while. He can't fight for 8 months and i want to save someone i can [Yoel] Romero is the one I want in February or March. "
Romero was defeated in a match against Costa in UFC 241 in August. The 42-year-old was the last to win when he lost two decisions to Whittaker in just one win in the last four matches and defeated Luke Rockhold in February 2018. The next one to take.
Adesanya explained: “No. That player is not defeated and will not play the next game. “There were 3 losses, not just 1, but 2 of the final 4 fights. It is not a wise move to do next, but a person like me. As a fighter, I want to fight someone who thinks everyone can beat me. ”