Israel Adesanya won't retire from MMA, despite losing four straight fights.
He has been finished in his last two bouts, getting knocked out by Joe Pyfer and Nassourdine Imavov.

What's Next for Israel Adesanya?

Adesanya is still ranked No. 8 in the Meta UFC rankings, making him a top-10 fighter.
He can't reasonably expect to fight anyone ranked ahead of him, but he will probably get someone in the top 15 for his next bout.

Why Israel Adesanya Won't Retire

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Adesanya explained why he won't retire from MMA.
He said his ego is tied into continuing to compete, and he knows what he can still do.

Potential Next Fights

Right behind Adesanya at No. 9 is Gregory Rodrigues, who would make for a very intriguing opponent.
No. 11-ranked Christian Leroy Duncan is also an interesting potential opponent, should he beat No. 10-ranked Jared Cannonier next month.

Adesanya has lost five of his last six bouts overall, but he's not walking away from MMA.
He's been getting finished, too, getting knocked out by Joe Pyfer and Nassourdine Imavov in his last two bouts.

The 36-year-old Adesanya has been dominant in the past, going 12-1 through his first 13 fights in the UFC.
But now, it seems like Adesanya just can't win a fight anymore, with four straight losses.

Adesanya's next fight will be interesting to see, given his current ranking and losing streak.
He's still a top-10 fighter, but he needs to turn things around to get back on track.

The UFC tends to book fights that will build up younger fighters, like No. 12-ranked Bo Nickal.
Adesanya could be a potential opponent for Nickal, in a fight that would be a great test for both men.

Israel Adesanya's decision not to retire from MMA is a testament to his dedication and passion for the sport.
He's not giving up, despite his recent losses, and he's looking to get back on track with his next fight.

The UFC matchmakers will likely give Adesanya a tough opponent for his next bout, given his current ranking.
But Adesanya is ready for the challenge, and he's looking to prove himself once again in the Octagon.

On his YouTube channel, Adesanya explained that he doesn't want to rest on his past accomplishments.
He wants to continue competing at a high level, and he's not ready to hang up his gloves just yet.

Adesanya's ego is driving him to continue fighting, and he knows what he's capable of.
He's not going to let his recent losses define him, and he's looking to bounce back with a win in his next fight.

The future is uncertain for Israel Adesanya, but one thing is clear: he's not retiring from MMA anytime soon.
He's going to keep fighting, and he's going to keep pushing himself to be the best he can be.