Dan Hooker says Adesanya wasn't 100% in past few fights: 'You're losing to guys who you should cakewalk.'
The two-time UFC Middleweight Champion wasn't his usual self in his last fight against Sean Strickland at UFC 293, losing his title in a lopsided decision and his longtime teammate Dan Hooker believes he knows why.At his peak, Adesanya was one of the most active champions on the roster, defending his title 2-3 times a year, not leaving too much time in between fight camps.
But, it got to the point where now it's starting to affect your performance and you're losing to guys who you should cakewalk."Many believed Adesanya would have his absolute way with Strickland at UFC 293, seeing as though the American lacked a full training camp and his striking credentials weren't up to speed with "The Last Stylebender.
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