Overview

• Israel Adesanya has ended his training hiatus and said he feels primed for a return to competition after a period of rest.
• Under Alexander Volkanovski’s guidance, he corrected abrupt stance-switching errors that led to recent knockouts and also resumed sparring with former champion Kamaru Usman in Miami.
• The former two-time UFC middleweight champion is riding a three-fight losing streak against Sean Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis and Nassourdine Imavov, the worst skid of his career.
• Adesanya has publicly called for a rematch with Strickland, who dethroned him in 2023, and offered Paulo Costa a chance at redemption after their 2020 title clash.
• Beyond his Octagon plans, he continues to champion non-violence through his Walk Without Fear foundation, inspired by the 2021 street-fight death of his friend Fau Vake.