Adesanya Vows To Keep Fighting After Third Consecutive Loss

Israel Adesanya, a two-time UFC middleweight champion, has made it clear that he is not quitting his career despite suffering three consecutive losses.

Adesanya’s recent defeat came after a second-round TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia. As a result, he has dropped two places in the UFC rankings, now sitting at number four.

This loss marks a tough period for Adesanya, who has now faced three straight defeats over the past 12 months. Imavov’s victory has propelled him into the second spot in the middleweight rankings, just ahead of Khamzat Chimaev. While Imavov has risen in the ranks, Chimaev is expected to face the winner of the upcoming championship rematch between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland, according to MMA journalist John Morgan.

Adesanya entered the bout hoping to break his losing streak. He had previously lost his title to Strickland at UFC 293 and suffered another setback against du Plessis at UFC 305 last August. In his fight with Imavov, Adesanya started strong, landing several effective low kicks. However, he was eventually caught by a powerful right hand, followed by a left uppercut, which led to the referee stopping the fight.

This loss marks a significant shift in Adesanya’s career. It is the first time in six years and 12 fights that he has competed without a UFC championship on the line. His professional record now stands at 24 wins, including 16 knockouts, and four losses over his 13-year MMA career.

The middleweight division has also seen new entries in the rankings. Roman Kopylov made his debut at No. 14 after a TKO victory over Chris Curtis in January, and promising prospect Bo Nickal entered the rankings at No. 15. After the fight, Adesanya remained determined and resilient, sharing a message on his official X page: “As real as it gets, @ufc. Rolled the dice…snake eyes. I’ll be back, gone to get some milk.”

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