Israel Adesanya has been one of the most successful fighters in the past couple of years. In the last 4 years, he has only been defeated twice. This is an unbelievable feat and a brilliant track record to have. Although the last couple of days have not been too kind to him. He lost the main event of UFC 281 to Alex Pereira, relinquishing the Middleweight title as well. Further, he recently had to bid adieu to one of his young prospects from his gym.

Adesanya is a huge anime fan. Fans also know him as ‘The Last Stylebender‘, which is inspired by the anime ‘Avatar the last Airbender’. Perhaps he can understand the phase is going through in a better way, being an anime fan. As the protagonist always goes through a redemption arc, where he is battered, bruised, and loses everything close to him. Although, in the end, he overcomes all the adversaries and prevails once more.

This will be the 3rd loss he has suffered at the hands of ‘Poatan’. However, one faces the harshest challenge and toughest loss only while striving for greatness, and that was the case for Izzy.

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Adesanya was destined for greatness. He was chasing the record of one of the greats, Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva, during his fight against ‘Poatan’. He looked dominant for the majority of the fight and even rocked Pereira at the end of the first round. However, Alex found the inner strength to go for the last hurrah, which was surprising enough to see Adesanya out. Although this wasn’t the only loss, Adesanya and his team suffered this week.

Israel Adesanya and his gym mourn young prospects’ loss

Adesanya’s gym includes superstars such as Dan Hooker and Brad Riddell. Recently had to endure a heartbreaking incident.

They had to bid farewell to one of their promising young member Helen Walter. Walter was a member of team blue in a 2021 Auckland-based event. This had a devastating effect on everyone, considering she was quite young.

Fans pay respect to the young prodigy’s demise

Fans paid their respect by commenting on the post, here’s what they had to say:

A fan said: Too young ❤️

One fan paid further respect: rest in peace 🙏🏼

This fan was crushed: Aw man 😢

While this fan got emotional: 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 sorry for your loss Rip 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

This fan did not have many words: ❤️Rip

Do you think Adesanya will get back to his best?

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