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Israel Adesanya, who was devastated by his defeat to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 on Saturday night, took comfort in thinking back on his performance in real time while standing in the Octagon.
In February 2018, the 35-year-old former middleweight world champion, who had won two titles in the division, was standing in Perth, Australia’s RAC Arena. “The Last Stylebender” had just finished his 12th straight UFC title fight, and while it was his first losing run since joining the organization, he had to accept that he had come full circle in the UFC before discussing his fighting future.
“I didn’t think this far, I didn’t manifest this,” Adesanya started teasing Daniel Cormier in the Octagon after his defeat.
When Cormier questioned him about his future move, he replied, “But I know everyone, you guys love me, this is where I made my dream — right here in Perth.” “However, consider this: at 35, I’m acting appropriately.
“And I know all you motherf—ers want to see me lose, you want to see me down, but watch this, I’m not f—ing leaving,” he continued, dispelling any notions of retirement. I refuse to leave!”
Following that, Adesanya shook hands with Cormier before giving du Plessis a hug as a symbol of respect for one another and to bury any
