After his last appearance in the cage on February 1, 2025, the former medium weight champion of the UFC has revealed that he is prepared to return to action. In a recent interview for ‘The Sun’, Israel Adesanya made it clear that he is anxious to return to the octagonwith two high -caliber fights in the spotlight.
During the conversation, Adesanya explained that he had two key opponents for what promises to be an unmissable return. The first is Sean Stricklandex -crowd from the division, in what would be a very anticipated rematch. However, this contest presents obstacles, Strickland is currently suspended indefinitely After starring in an altercation with another fighter at a MMA event held in June in Las Vegas.
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The second option on the table is Paulo Costawho returned to the path of triumph in UFC 318after winning Roman Kopylov After almost three years without winning. Adesanya and Costa They already faced a fight for the average weight title in 2020, with blunt victory for the Nigerian by knockout in the second assault. A rematch would now be great expectation among fans of mixed martial arts.
“It would give you a chance to redeem yourself, as people have done with me.”
Adesanya, 36, acknowledged that He is in the 'Ecuador' of his career as a fighter in the MMAbut he is still convinced that he has a lot to offer. “I've been impatient for a while. I am ready to start!”
Adesanya comes from a negative streak of three consecutive losses: two in fight for the title before Sean Strickland y Dircus Duplesis (September 2023 and August 2024) and a surprising fall by Ko Ante Nassourdine Imavov In February.
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Despite criticism for his recent performance, the Nigerian seems determined to recover his place at the top of the UFC. His return, even without date or official rival, promises a show, we will see if on this occasion Adesanya manages to relaunch his career and take a victory, something he does not do since 2023.
