It’s protected to say Demetrious Johnson was devastated by how the UFC Saudi Arabia primary occasion ended.
The previous UFC flyweight champion watched alongside from dwelling as Israel Adesanya got knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov inside two rounds on the anb Enviornment in Ridyah on Saturday evening.
Viral footage exhibits Demetrious Johnson shedding his cool whereas watching ‘The Final Stylebender’ proceed his poor run, which started with a huge upset loss against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023, and continued when Dricus du Plessis made him tap out at UFC 305 final August.
‘Mighty Mouse’ hoped to see Israel Adesnaya get again on observe at UFC Saudi Arabia.
Demetrious Johnson reacts to Israel Adesanya getting KO’d
Johnson went berserk as he watched Adesanya’s disastrous type proceed in opposition to Imavov.
“No! F***! Rise up, Izzy! F***! F***! God Dammit,” Johnson screamed as he watched the KO sequence.
The recently retired fight legend tried to present Imavov props for his win, however he struggled to take action as a result of sheer disappointment of watching Adesanya fall quick for the third time in a row.
Johnson added: “Large respect for Izzy, man, to go over there and shake the hand of the person who simply knocked him out.
“F***, man, now I’ve bought a f***ing headache… Congrats Nassourdine. I’m pleased… I’m not pleased, I’m truly f***ing mad. I’m pleased that he’s victorious. I don’t know methods to say it, I’m not pleased, f*** that s*** [but] good for him.”
What’s subsequent for Israel Adesanya?
Adesanya initially gave a coy response to questions on his preventing future after UFC Saudi Arabia.
Quickly after, Adesanya claimed ‘I’ll be back’ as he posted on social media for the primary time because the loss.
Johnson insists he’ll absolutely assist regardless of the former two-time UFC champion decides to do subsequent.
“To be trustworthy with you, regardless of the f*** Izzy desires to do I’m on board,” he stated.
“Generally in an athlete’s profession, and why I made the choice to retire, was that there was nothing left to show in your combined martial arts profession.
“He’s had a variety of fights in kickboxing, and it’s not like his combined martial arts profession has been straightforward. He’s a f***ing workhorse. I believe they stated in 20 months he had seven fights – that’s a workload that not everyone can maintain.
“I’m positive he’s very rich. I’m positive he’s one of many best middleweights of all time in combined martial arts. What’s left is there to show for Israel Adesanya? Actually, I don’t assume there’s nothing left for him to do.
“Clearly, he’s nonetheless an athlete. He’s nonetheless younger at 35 years outdated. I’m positive he nonetheless desires to proceed competing – however at what value?”