Israel Adesanya legacy unscathed even after 5 more losses, claims ex-rival: “What downfall?”
Former UFC fighter Darren Till backs Israel Adesanya amidst trolling after his latest loss at UFC Saudi Arabia.
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Darren Till doesn't like the disrespect Israel Adesanya faced after UFC Saudi Arabia (via X)
Israel Adesanya had high expectations going to UFC Saudi Arabia’s main event against Nassourdine Imavov. The former UFC middleweight champion had plans to make a strong comeback after his first submission loss at UFC 305. However, things didn’t go as planned as the ‘Last Stylebender’ had to face another loss.
Going into the fight, Adesanya promised to bring out his vintage version, and he was doing well in the first round. However, thirty seconds into the second round, he got dropped and was finished by Imavov. After the loss many, fans started assuming his downfall. However, according to former UFC fighter Darren Till, this is highly disrespectful towards Adesanya.
What downfall?…He was a fu**ng wrecking machine at middleweight. No one could beat him. Literally at one stage he looked unbeatable in his title reign….In fact he can lose his next 5 fights and it wouldn’t change a fucking thing on his goat status.
Darren Till via X
In his rant, Till tried to comment on the ongoing toxicity in the MMA community where fighters are often targeted easily. He gave examples of himself and Colby Covington, who face criticism for their current form regardless of their achievements. Till explained that fighters such as Adesanya have achieved so much in their fighting career and should be celebrated.
I have just read a comment on an MMA page saying the downfall of Israel Adesanya needs to be studied!!!!!!!!!
— DT (@darrentill2) February 2, 2025
Can everyone on here who is not absolute moron actually understand that statement!!!!!!
I am trying so hard to understand it but can’t… I’m so confused…
What…
The Brit mocked the critics and the fans for their behavior towards Izzy after his latest loss. Izzy has now lost four out of his last five fights, and this was his second knockout loss. Adesanya has had good relationships with many fighters in the community, who were also disappointed with the loss.
UFC legend reacts to Israel Adesanya’s loss
During his prime years, Israel Adesanya used to dominate the middleweight division and has given several entertaining bouts. The fighter’s downfall started when he fought his arch-nemesis Alex Pereira at UFC 281 and got knocked out. It was the first time someone was able to humanize Izzy inside the octagon.
Izzy was able to bounce back and avenge his loss, but failed to continue the winning momentum. Losses against Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis further affected his confidence. MMA veteran Demetrious Johnson also reacted to the UFC Saudi Arabia and his live reaction to Izzy’s loss went viral
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Massive respect for Izzy, man, to go over there and shake the hand of the man who just knocked him out. F***, man, now I’ve got a f***ing headache… Congrats Nassourdine. I’m happy… I’m not happy, I’m actually f***ing mad.
Demetrious Johnson via his YouTube channel
DJ and Adesanya have known each other for a long time and recently collaborated ahead of the fight night. He had predicted Izzy would get a huge finish, but it wasn’t the case. UFC CEO Dana White was also disappointed with the loss and it would be interesting to see what’s next for the fighter.
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