Israel Adesanya’s last four losses have all been refereed by Marc Goddard.
That includes “The Last Stylebender’s” technical knockout defeat to longtime rival Alex Pereira atop the UFC 281 pay-per-view (PPV) event at Madison Square Garden back in late 2022, a standing finish that had some fans crying foul.
“I’m fucking sorry,” Goddard told Adesanya when they crossed paths at UFC 312.
“Don’t be,” Adesanya replied. “Hey, I’ll tell you one thing: the one in New York I was like ‘ehh’ but this one was good. You know why? I wasn’t there. I was moving, but it was all instincts.”
Adesanya (24-5) was referring to his technical knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia earlier this month in Riyadh, a performance that had some insiders claim “it’s over” for the 35 year-old “Last Stylebender.”
“Thank you to all who understand the role in which we play, protection is paramount,” Goddard wrote on Instagram. “Decisions are over the second they are made, the conscience lives forever. Honored, blessed and thankful. On the biggest stage there is, of the fighters, for the fighters — they remain the Kings.”
Proud of Izzy. Lost in the octagon but still a winner in life.
Where’s PETA when you need them?
Listening to izzy on jre made me a fan
Dude does NOT belong anywhere near the GOAT conversation, its silly how out of control that has gotten.
Show me another streak that rivals, anderson, gsp and jbj (hate to admit that one) and well talk.
Aldo!
This guy loves Israel.
Ah who could forget. He was basically a fw anderson
You left out Mighty Mouse
God damnit
While i admit he deserves the recognition….
Nobody cared because hes built like a 5th grader
I cared! There are maybe 5 of us on this board that did.
Mighty Mouse.
See! Here’s one more that cared about Mighty Mouse, lol