Israel Adesanya barely had time to celebrate his second-round knockout over Robert Whittaker before he was on to the next person in line.
The new undisputed middleweight champion wasted no time addressing undefeated Brazilian Paulo Costa, who almost assuredly earned a title shot with his victory over Yoel Romero back in August.
While many fighters prefer to relish the moment rather than focus on what comes next, Adesanya promised was still soaking in the victory – and building toward a future fight against Costa.
“I enjoyed it myself,” Adesanya said at the UFC 243 post fight press conference.