Israel Adesanya, former UFC champion, is now 35 years old. Naturally, the latter asks questions about his future as a fighter.
Soon to end? Israel Adesanya, former great champion of middleweightswho recently failed against Dricus Du Plessis, is now 35 years old. After losing his title to Sean Strickland, the Nigerian is on a two-fight losing streak. If the former champion seems out of the running for a title shota duel with the Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov seems to be looming before our eyes.
In short, Israel Adesanya is still determined to regain his title and still has no plans to retire. “ Actually, I have no idea, that's the problem,” Adesanya said on the podcast FLAGRANT. « I was champion for so long and when I lost it, I was like: Damn, let's do it again. Even when I lost to Strickland, I felt like there was a target on my back, and that's still the case…I wasn't attached to the outcome. I just wanted to show up and I wanted to fight. That's what I did. »
Israel Adesanya 'doesn't want to fight at 40'
Israel Adesanya seems excited about the future of his career. For him, earning money is very important.
« Now I'm in a situation where I'm wondering who I'm going to fight and when I'm going to fight it. Because I only do main events, five-round fights and title fights. That's all I've done for the last few years. But it's kind of nice to not have to focus on that now. You just have to fight, show yourself, make money. We'll see. I am enthusiastic. »
On the other hand, the 35-year-old man gives himself an age limit to fight in a cage.
« When will I retire? I don't know anything about it. When I was 20, I said: When I'm 34, I'm done with combat sports. I am 35 today. But I know I'm past the halfway point and I still have a few years left, maybe three. But who knows? I know I don't want to fight at 40. »
Thus, Israel Adesanya could stay in the UFC, and could soon fight Nassourdine Imavov.
What do you think of Israel Adesanya's words?
