He however lost in the fourth round via submission. A disappointed Adesanya declared that he was not going to retire after the loss.

Adesanya said he was disappointed, that this was the best he’s ever felt and he just lost to the better man on the night. Then he talked about possibly retiring, saying he hasn’t thought about it. Then he puts Perth over and says “I’m not f*cking leaving!”

Du Plessis also offered some words of encouragement to Adesanya, who later applauds the South African’s win