Adesanya Vows to Avoid Ending Career on Losing Streak

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is resolute in his refusal to let his career conclude with a series of losses. The Nigerian-born fighter, who has suffered four consecutive defeats, insists that his pride and unwavering belief in his abilities are fueling his continued competition.

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I don’t want this to be the writing of my story, because I feel like, yes, I took part in this, but this is not what I wanted to write. This is not how I wanted to end. This is not how I wanted to conclude this chapter of my life.

Adesanya's most recent setback occurred in March at UFC Fight Night 271, where he was stopped by rising contender Joe Pyfer via technical knockout in the second round. This defeat followed losses to Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, and Nassourdine Imavov, marking a challenging period in his career.

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So that’s why I’m still adamant that the grass is green on this side and I can tend to it, garden it properly and let it be lush and bloom properly.

"I don’t want this to be the writing of my story, because I feel like, yes, I took part in this, but this is not what I wanted to write. This is not how I wanted to end. This is not how I wanted to conclude this chapter of my life," Adesanya stated on Demetrious Johnson’s Mighty Cast podcast. He remains optimistic about his future in the sport, asserting, "So that’s why I’m still adamant that the grass is green on this side and I can tend to it, garden it properly and let it be lush and bloom properly."

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The equity, like you say, it might be down, but we still up than most people who even came into this game.

Adesanya acknowledged that his ego plays a significant role in his motivation. He dismissed any notion that his past achievements shield him from the necessity of winning, emphasizing his continued capacity to perform. "The equity, like you say, it might be down, but we still up than most people who even came into this game," he said. He vowed to keep fighting, stating, "I might get beaten, but I’d always remain undefeated."

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I might get beaten, but I’d always remain undefeated.