UFC 305 PPV gives us a first-time loss with the submission of 2-time UFC champion Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis secured his 185-pound belt and redeemed the throne. However, this does not end things for ‘The Last Stylebender’  because he is confident that he is going to come back. He even said the same during the post-fight press conference, where he was ready to have a rematch with ‘Stillknocks’ once more.

However, an ex-UFC fighter and insider thinks that the decision to come back might be problematic for the fighter. Let’s see why he thinks so.

An insider thinks Israel Adesanya should retire

Daniel Cormier came back with an analysis of the fight at UFC 305. He gave his verdict on what lay ahead for the Nigerian Kiwi fighter after the loss. He said that retirement might be a better idea. He explained, “I ain’t going nowhere I am staying here. That is a tricky thing for Israel Adesanya. Because now he’s gotta go fight fights that would mean less than anything he has done for a long time. You know he had fought straight 12 title fights. He has now lost 2 title fights in a row. How long will it take him to order his way back to another championship?”

Adesanya addressed his future after UFC 305. After losing the fight, he immediately started removing his gloves, which caused some people to think that he might retire. Then the fighter proceeded to speak to Daniel Cormier for the post-fight interview inside the Octagon. He also shared his plans regarding the UFC, and he clearly stated that he did not want to retire.

He said, “I didn’t think this far. I didn’t manifest this. But look, I know you guys love me. This is where I started my career in the UFC. This is where I made my dream, right here in Perth. But look, I’m 35 [years old], I’m doing the right things and I know all you motherf**kers wanna see me lose, wanna see me down, but watch this – I’m not f**king leaving. I’m not f**king leaving!“ However, DC still thinks that retirement is a better option for Izzy, and this is what makes this entire situation a bit tricky.

Meanwhile, it seems Izzy is just pumped up for the next chapter. He even gave DDP a cheeky kiss after the fight!

Israel Adesanya displays affection for Dricus Du Plessis

Du Pless was not the only one who surprised everybody else; his opponent also surprised the fighter. ‘StillKnocks’ had a big conversation with his opponent, showing him a lot of respect, and in response, Adesanya threw him a flying kiss and hugged him to show that he reciprocated. Both fighters landed significant strikes during the fight, and it was a pretty close one.

Fighters always engage in trash-talking before the fight and even heated banter after the fight. Even though this duo had engaged in a pretty heated feud before the fight started, they showed deep respect after the fight concluded. It seems like their rivalry about who is the real African fighter has finally ended, and DDP even gifted his opponent a custom-made heritage jacket.

Both even congratulated each other’s team members and parents, and Du Plessis apologized to the parents of Izzy. He thanked them for “raising a warrior,” and they reciprocated his love. This sport is beautiful because of these moments, and it shows team spirit and healthy competition. What do you think Izzy is planning for the future?