As of now, it would appear that Adesanya is rather content with the way his career is looking at the moment. Yes, he faced a major loss. Yes, it was a big setback. But perhaps that’s exactly why he needs to stay away from the cage a little longer. Here’s what he said in his most recent video.
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Israel Adesanya on returning to the Octagon
Israel Adesanya recently took to his YouTube channel to address his comeback. He sat down with Mike Tyson’s former coach, Teddy Atlas, to talk about a bunch of things, including his retirement. Rumors about Adesanya just leaving the MMA scene have been floating around.
He informed his fandom that he had no intention to retire this early in his career. In fact, if anything, he misses being inside the cage. Yes, time away is important and necessary, but Adesanya recalled the fighter within him and how he just wanted to set him free.
Clearly, he’s far from retiring. The ‘Stylebender’ has proven time and time again that he can take one to the chin. Being an active fighter does take a toll on the mind and the body, which is why many suggested that ‘Izzy’ lost his title. Now, will he really come back this year?
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Can he come back in 2024?
Adesanya is a master of trolling. Earlier this year, he edited a poster of UFC 298, putting his name against Alex Pereira for the co-main event. Of course, he was just trolling his fanbase and media outlets in general. But don’t let that distract you from the fact that Pereira did in fact call Adesanya out.
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Once he claimed the vacant light heavyweight title, Pereira asked ‘Izzy’ to “Come to Daddy.” It looks like the rivalry is still fresh and ripe. But this could split Adesanya’s priority. Does he move weight divisions to challenge his nemesis again? Or will he stay in his weight class to reclaim the title that was once rightfully his? It looks like patience as a virtue will help both, fans and the fighter.
