Israel Adesanya has put his loss into perspective on a big day for Kiwi UFC stars.

After 11 months out of the octagon, Israel Adesanya failed to reclaim the UFC middleweight title, losing by fourth-round submission to Dricus Du Plessis.

NZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive joined Piney to discuss the loss. 

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Israel Adesanya has put his loss into perspective on a big day for Kiwi UFC stars.
After 11 months out of the octagon, Israel Adesanya failed to reclaim the UFC middleweight title, losing by fourth-round submission to Dricus Du Plessis.
NZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive joined Piney to discuss the loss. 
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