By Victor Kanayo
Nigerian-born Australian fighter, Israel Adesanya, has declared that he is taking a break from the UFC.
Adesanya, a former UFC middleweight champion, said his decision was essential for refocusing, reevaluating his lifestyle, and preparing for his future after enduring his third competitive loss in the UFC.
His latest move comes approximately a month after he suffered a stunning upset loss, relinquishing his Middleweight belt to underdog Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia.
The defeat has been termed as one of the most significant upsets in MMA history.
The 34-year-old Adesanya had acknowledged Strickland’s victory and refused to make excuses.
“Strickland got me on the night because he was the better fighter on the night, and he did his work well. He had a good team behind him. Now I’m going to take time to look after myself.
“I’m not going to fight for a long time. I’m definitely not going to retire because that’s not me,” he said.
