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Israel Adesanya career reflections and retirement plans
Overview
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has recently shared reflections on his past fighting career and his future intentions.
Adesanya revisited his 2020 title defense against Yoel Romero, characterizing the match as one of the most “boring” in UFC history. He explained that his cautious strategy was a reaction to a heavy strike from Romero that caused him to see multiple images, forcing him to prioritize safety to avoid a knockout.
In more recent comments, Adesanya criticized Glory Kickboxing, alleging the organization was “crooked” and claiming they favored a Dutch opponent during his 2017 championship bout. Regarding his career longevity, the 37-year-old fighter indicated he plans to reduce his fighting frequency to roughly twice a year. He expressed a desire to eventually retire from combat sports to pursue acting, noting he wishes to avoid the difficulties many fighters face when transitioning away from the spotlight.
Entities
Israel Adesanya · UFC · Alex Pereira · GLORY Kickboxing · Yoel Romero
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesIsrael Adesanya criticizes Glory Kickboxing and discusses retirement plans
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has accused Glory Kickboxing of unfairness regarding a past title fight and vowed he will not return to fighting once he officially retires.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesIsrael Adesanya reflects on 'boring' 2020 fight against Yoel Romero
Israel Adesanya admitted his 2020 UFC title fight against Yoel Romero was a boring affair, explaining he fought cautiously after taking a heavy early blow to avoid further damage.
Sources
heavy.com · kimura.se · punchng.com · sidekickboxing.co.uk
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