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‘It’s over’… Israel Adesanya written off by UFC legend following KO in third straight defeat

Israel Adesanya’s career as a top MMA fighter is over, according to UFC legend Michael Bisping. The former two-time middleweight champion fell to a third consecutive defeat at UFC Saudi Arabia. Israel Adesanya got knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov inside two rounds on Saturday night. ‘The Last Stylebender’ previously suffered a huge upset loss against Sean Strickland

‘It’s over’… Israel Adesanya written off by UFC legend following KO in third straight defeat

Israel Adesanya’s profession as a high MMA fighter is over, in response to UFC legend Michael Bisping.

The previous two-time middleweight champion fell to a 3rd consecutive defeat at UFC Saudi Arabia.

Israel Adesanya got knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov inside two rounds on Saturday evening.

‘The Final Stylebender’ beforehand suffered a huge upset loss against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023, earlier than his dangerous run of type continued when Dricus du Plessis made him tap out at UFC 305 final August.

(L-R) Nassourdine Imavov of Russia dropIsrael Adesanya of Nigeria in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at anb Arena on February...

Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Michael Bisping reacts to Israel Adesanya shedding once more

Adesanya hoped to place himself in line for a shot on the winner of Du Plessis vs Strickland 2.

Middleweight gold shall be on the road once they rematch at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia subsequent weekend.

Michael Bisping believes Adesnaya ought to neglect about making an attempt to turn into a three-time champion.

The previous 185lb titleholder and UFC Corridor of Famer believes Adesanya’s time on the high is completed.

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“The most important takeaway is that it’s over,” Bisping stated on the UFC Saudi Arabia post-fight present.

“Israel Adesanya’s reign as champion, I don’t assume will come once more. I say that with the best of respect and I actually imply that. A future Corridor of Famer. However his time on the high is completed.”

Will Israel Adesanya struggle once more?

Adesanya initially gave a coy response to questions on his combating future after UFC Saudi Arabia.

“I don’t know,” he admitted when ESPN MMA requested him what’s subsequent for his legendary MMA profession.

“I’ve to relax after which take into consideration issues. I’ll chill out first for a bit of bit simply assist the teammates which have fights developing and, yeah, see what I wanna do. I used to be gonna do this anyway however now I’m compelled to, shout out to Nassourdine for that.”

Quickly after, Adesanya claimed ‘I’ll be back’ as he posted on social media for the primary time because the loss.

“As actual because it will get,” he wrote alongside a video of him rewatching the struggle.

“Rolled the cube…snake eyes. I’ll be again, gone to get some milk.”

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Solely time will inform who Adesanya shall be matched up with, however he appears more likely to struggle once more in 2025.

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