UFC middleweight title challenger Dricus Du Plessis commented on former division champion Israel Adesanya's decision to take a career break until 2027.
Adesanya was active. That’s one thing we can say about Adesanya as a champion. He showed up. He didn’t shy away from fights. He fought everybody, some people twice. He was very active as a champion. Taking some time off, maybe take a year off, that would be good for him. I think he earned that.
Dricus Du Plessis
Adesanya last stepped into the octagon against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 293. That fight went the full distance and ended in a unanimous decision defeat for Israel. Thus, the New Zealander once again lost the title. He has 24 wins and three losses.