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Israel Adesanya ready to end slump after City Kickboxing departure: ‘Best I’ve felt in a very long time’

Israel Adesanya feels he’s made the best move to get back on the winning track. It’s been over three years since Adesanya last had his hand raised inside the octagon, when he recaptured the UFC middleweight title with a stunning…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:00 PM
Israel Adesanya ready to end slump after City Kickboxing departure: ‘Best I’ve felt in a very long time’
Key Things to Know
  • Israel Adesanya stated he feels the best in years after changing his training camp to end his slump.
  • Adesanya left New Zealand's City Kickboxing gym in July to build a team focused specifically on him.
  • Adesanya is rumored to return to the octagon against Shara Bullet at UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says he feels the best he has in years following a major change in his training camp. After parting ways with New Zealand's City Kickboxing in July, Adesanya formed a smaller team tailored specifically to his preparation as he seeks to end a four-fight losing streak.

Adesanya is rumored to face Shara Bullet at UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5. Reflecting on his departure from his long-time gym, Adesanya expressed self-awareness regarding his time as a teammate while asserting that the customized training environment has him entering peak condition well ahead of fight week.

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