Israel Adesanya faced a defeat in his recent match against Dricus Du Plessis, who successfully defended his title. This loss adds to Adesanya’s previous defeat to Sean Strickland, bringing his recent record to 1-3 in his last four fights. Former champion Michael Bisping believes that Adesanya’s days as a champion may have come to an end.
Bisping acknowledges Adesanya’s impressive moments during the fight but questions if he can reclaim his championship status. Drawing on his own experience, Bisping highlights the challenges that come with constant training and the pressure of high-stakes fights, suggesting that these factors might be affecting Adesanya’s performance.
Bisping hints that Adesanya might be approaching the twilight of his career, noting that athletes in combat sports usually have only one peak. Adesanya’s recent struggles and the demands of maintaining a top-level performance could signal the conclusion of his championship era.
