Israel Adesanya resists retirement: 'My ego is very tied into this'

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-6 MMA, 13-6 UFC) has spoken out against retirement despite losing four consecutive fights, most recently a second-round TKO defeat to Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night 271 in February. The 36-year-old Nigerian-New Zealander admitted his ego plays a major role in his reluctance to walk away, stating he still believes in his abilities. Adesanya made the comments on Demetrious Johnson's YouTube channel, expressing that he does not want his current losing streak to define the final chapter of his career.