The career of Israel Adesanya as a top MMA hunter is over, according to UFC legend Michael Bisping.
The former two-time middleweight champion fell at a third consecutive defeat in UFC Saudi Arabia.
Israel Adesanya was eliminated on Saturday evening in two rounds by Nassourdine Imavov.
'The Last Stylebender' rather suffered a huge upset loss against Sean Strickland on UFC 293 in September 2023, before his bad form went on when Dricus du Plessis let him tap UFC 305 in August.
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Michael Bisping responds to Israel Adesanya who loses again
Adesanya hoped to put herself in line for a chance on the winner of Du Plessis vs Strickland 2.
Middleweight gold will be on the line when they rematch Australia next weekend at UFC 312 in Sydney.
Michael Bisping believes that Adesnaya must forget to become a triple champion.
The former 185 pound title holder and UFC Hall of Famer believe that the time of Adesanya has been done at the top.
“The biggest collection meal is that it is over,” said Bisping at the UFC Saudi Arabia Post-Fight Show.
“The reign of Israel Adesanya as a champion, I don't think it will come again. I say that with the greatest respect and I really mean that. A future Hall of Famer. But his time at the top is ready. '
Will Israel Adesanya fight again?
Adesanya initially gave a cautious answer to questions about his fighting future after UFC Saudi Arabia.
“I don't know,” he admitted when ESPN MMA asked him what the next step is for his legendary MMA career.
“I have to relax and then think about things. I will first relax a little, help the teammates with fighting and, yes, see what I want to do. I would do that anyway, but now I am forced to scream to Nassourdine for that. “
Shortly thereafter, Adesanya claimed 'I'll Be Back' as he placed on social media for the first time since the loss.
“As real as it becomes,” he wrote next to a video of him who again held the fight.
“The dice rolled … snake eyes. I come back, went to get some milk. “
Only the time will tell with whom Adesanya will be linked, but he probably seems to be fighting again in 2025.
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