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Israel Adesanya Reports Improved Form After Departing City Kickboxing

Israel Adesanya Reports Improved Form After Departing City Kickboxing
World Sports · 16:29:36 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says he is feeling better than ever following his departure from longtime training base City Kickboxing in Auckland, New Zealand. The Nigerian-born New Zealander, who fought out of the gym for much of his rise to the title, confirmed the split in a recent interview with Sherdog.

Adesanya did not disclose his new training arrangements but indicated the change has had a positive impact on his physical and mental preparation. The 35-year-old striker is coming off a loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 in August and has not announced a date for his next bout.

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