Israel Adesanya: Towards an inevitable end at the UFC

Adesanya sabotaged himself against Pyfer
In a series of three consecutive defeats before this fight, Israel Adesanya wanted to use UFC Seattle to restart against Joe Pyfer and start a "new youth" to push his limits and especially the boundaries of the retirement that has been knocking at his door since 2023. But he did not succeed in his bet.

Yet, «The Last Stylebender» had started well the first round. The Nigerian had remained true to his style, with his exceptional footwork that worked well and almost even put the American in difficulty. However, he got fired up in the second round, probably trying to finish off Joe Pyfer as quickly as possible. Big mistake.

Israel Adesanya was starting more and more in contact with a fighter like Pyfer who has a monstrosity in punches, this approach was fatal to him. Brought to the ground towards the end of the first round, 'The Last Stylebender' did not understand the warning his opponent was sending him.

Israel Adesanya does not want to end up with a defeat.

In the second round, Adesanya still had some punch and technique in his movements, combining his kickboxing and MMA qualities both to hit Pyfer at the beginning of this second act. But the American very quickly found the parade. He will bring Adesanya back to the ground for a spectacular ground and pound that knocked out the Nigerian who ended up with a bloody face, getting up with difficulty.

A future more than ever uncertain
This new setback, the fourth in a row for Israel Adesanya, will greatly influence his future career. And yet, when he was questioned about his future after this new disillusionment, he did not hesitate for a single moment.

« How to move forward? You continue. Again, again, and again, and again... I am not going to leave, damn it. You will never stop me! I can get beaten, but I will always remain unbeaten,"

said Adesanya, who turns 37 in July, as reported by MMA Fighting.

A courage and a clear will to continue his journey, but the image of the legend has taken a big hit since 2023 and the beginning of its long descent into hell. It remains to be seen what the next challenge will be for the former middleweight world champion (-84kg).