Israel Adesanya wants to walk away from the fight game with no regrets. The two-time UFC middleweight champion is mired in a career-worst slump with losses in his past four outings, and at 37 with over 16 years or professional…
Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya declared on his YouTube channel that he will never return to competition once he officially retires from mixed martial arts. Currently 37 years old and enduring a career-worst four-fight losing streak, Adesanya stated he wants to leave entirely on his own terms rather than struggle to adjust to life outside the spotlight.
Adesanya noted he is seeking adrenaline elsewhere, mentioning potential pursuits such as poker tournaments or running with bulls. He revealed that conversations with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre and emerging opportunities in acting and content creation have provided reassurance that he will remain fulfilled after his combat sports career ends.
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