In the UFC Saudi Aarabia main event On Saturday, Israel Adesanya was given his third loss in a row when he was eliminated by Nassourdine Imavov in the second round.
When he came to Nassourdine Imavov in his UFC Saudi Aarabia, 'The Last Stylebender' was hopeful to return to the winning column and keep his name in the middleweight title interview.
Nevertheless, Israel Adesanya received a devastating knockout loss in the second round, which led to calls from fans he would retire.
With this, Adesanya immediately answered questions about potential pension after his fight and stated that he would take some time to think about his next step.
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Adesanya states that he will be 'back' despite calls to retirement
Now 35 years old and in his last five fighting four losses have suffered, it will be many costs for 'The Last Stylebender' to come back near the top of the 185 pound division, where he spent so many years.
And that is why, UFC legend and former division champion, Michael Bisping believes that he is approaching the start of the end of his fighting career.
Because of its superstar and popularity under the fan base, the Nigerian is apparently only two victories away from a title shot in which is a beautiful Barron 185LB division.
And with that in mind, Adesanya has stated that he will be back to think about his UFC Saudi loss, even though he is retiring. On the transport bus back to the Fighter Hotel, Adesanya immediately looked at the highlights of his fight.
“F*ck, ah the speed, the speed, it is so good,” Adesanya noticed, looking for the fight for the first time.
As soon as the former champion returned to the hotel, he looked back at the fight and offered more reaction. When Marc Goddard waved the fight, Adesanya turned out to be initially disputed.
“Honest, honest play,” he said about Goddard's interruption.
“Honest play. F*ck. I did the stripper splits. I was still alive. Well, that's how the game goes.
“The dice, hose eyes roll. I come back, went to get some milk, “he went on.
What could be the next for Israel Adesanya after the third loss in a row?
When fighters approach the end of their career, they can usually rise in weight, but that path is almost blocked for Adesanya.
He tried to move to 205 pounds in 2021 and was defeated by Jan Bachowicz. Because Alex Pereira is the reigning champion of that division, a step up for Adesanya would not make much sense.
Unfortunately, after more than six years, Adesanya is against the majority of contenders in the division for more than six years.
The only chance of Adesanya to win a fight is to fight me lol
– Marvin Vettori (@marvinvettori) February 1, 2025
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If the 35-year-old decision to try to return to the top of the 185LB division, a matchup against Caio Borralho could have a sense of a seven combat disgrace and in occupancy rank six and Adesanya has suggested potential battle earlier .
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