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UFC World Shaken As Israel Adesanya Hints At Retirement

Moyosore RokosuBy Moyosore RokosuNovember 25, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Israel Adesanya, the former middleweight champion of the UFC, has talked candidly about his retirement plans, acknowledging that his illustrious fighting career may be coming to an end.

The 35-year-old Israel Adesanya lost by submission in the fourth round of his most recent bout, which took place at UFC 305 in August against South African middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. His first appearance since a shocking decision loss to Sean Strickland a year prior made this match noteworthy.

On the FLAGRANT Podcast, Adesanya reflected on his achievements and hinted at a potential retirement timeline. “I’ve stated before that many fighters never even reach the belt or make it to the UFC,” he noted. “I’ve done it twice. I’m proud to be the only two-time UFC middleweight champion.”

While he currently does not have a scheduled fight, there have been discussions surrounding a possible matchup with Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia next year.

Adesanya clarified that, although he has goals he still wishes to pursue within the sport, he’s mindful of the physical demands it places on athletes. “You’ve got to break up with fighting before fighting breaks up with you,” he advised.

When asked about his future in the sport, Adesanya stated, “I don’t know when. I’m 35 now. I understand I’m past the halfway point and might be three years away from my exit. But the reality is, I don’t want to be fighting at 40.”

Despite this uncertainty, Adesanya takes pride in his journey, having claimed the middleweight belt twice, a feat that secures his legacy in the sport. “If what I’ve already achieved doesn’t bring me happiness, what will?” he pondered. “I’m happy, but I’m not content.”

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Moyosore Rokosu is a graduate of Mass Communication. She is a passionate writer and a social media savvy with a flair for writing.
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