The UFC 305 event was an exciting fight, but the biggest shock came when Israel Adesanya, a two-time former UFC champion, suffered a first-round loss to heavyweight belt-holding South African fighter Dricus du Plessis 185, giving Adesanya a hard defeat. Despite the loss, Adesanya, known as ‘The Last Stylebender’, made it clear that he is not ready to hang on to the gloves just yet.
Joe Rogan’s Reaction to Adesanya’s Post Fight Speech
After the fight, Adesanya’s post-fight speech caught everyone’s attention, especially longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Adesanya and du Plessis settled their pre-fight rivalry, a moment Rogan appreciated. On his ‘JRE Companion’, Rogan described his interactions with Brian Simpson, Tony Hinchcliffe and Brendan Schaub. “They [Adesanya and du Plessis] did their job,” Rogan said. This is cool, too.”
What really made an impression on Rogan and his guests was Adesanya’s bold declaration, reminiscent of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in The Wolf of Wall Street Adesanya confidently said, “I’m not f***ing leaving,” line a Tony Hinchcliffe named This called the “golden opportunity”.
The Power of Adesanya’s Mic Skills
Another guest on Rogan’s show, Brian Simpson, was quick to point out Adesanya’s unparalleled mic skills, recalling a previous speech at UFC 287. Simpson said, “Let’s not forget Izzy maybe a flowing post-fight speech any of all time when he beat Alex bro that sh*t makes me sick.”
Though Adesanya assured fans that he would continue to fight, there are moments of concern. The way Adesanya handled his fingers after the fight led to talk of retirement, and left Rogan and his friends in shock.
When the fight ended, Adesanya was seen removing his gloves, an eye-raising gesture. JRE producer Jamie Vernon immediately noted, “Izzy should retire… I just saw her take off her fingers.” “Oh my God!” Rogan exclaimed, obviously concerned. but he quickly discounted the possibility of a retreat. He thought Adesanya was just taking off his gloves because the fight was over, and said, “He just took off his gloves cos’ the fight’s over”.
But the show’s host, Brendan Schaub, disagreed with Rogan’s explanation. Schaub pointed out that fighting gear changes inside the Octagon are unusual. “No, man. He won’t be able to do that in the Octagon. No one does,” Schaub insisted. But Rogan stood firm, observing, “They are going, but they are not on the ground.”
Adesanya’s Future in the UFC
Despite the brief panic that struck the UFC community, Israel Adesanya has made it abundantly clear that retirement is not yet imminent. His defiant character has left fans and analysts in a state of excitement, as to what the future holds for ‘The Last Stylebender.’ , or he will make this mark by the UFC The beginning of the Finals for one of the most electrifying fighters ever seen. Adesanya’s legacy is already strong, but this next chapter can define his work. Will he rise to the occasion and prove the doubters wrong, or will the challenges ahead be too great? Time will tell. For now, one thing is certain—Israel Adesanya is far away, and so is his journey in the UFC. The world will be watching every step.
