Israel Adesanya looks to be eyeing to make a comeback sooner than expected! The former UFC middleweight champion has been out of competition since his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Adesanya was a heavy favorite coming into the matchup but a jaw-dropping performance by Strickland saw him lose his title in a stunning upset. After the fight, Adesanya announced that he would be taking some time away from fighting.

And the New Zealand native seems to be making the most of his time off from the sport as evidenced by his recent social media posts! In a light-hearted video, the former champion shared an update with the fans of the City Kickboxing team and his physique is what stood out for keen observers!

Israel Adesanya making the most of his hiatus

‘The Last Stylebender’ was present at the recent ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The star-studded event also featured appearances by Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo. While McGregor drew attention for his comments regarding a superfight with Manny Pacquiao, Adesanya appeared to be enjoying himself with his team.

After his upset loss to Strickland, Adesanya had revealed in an interview on a New Zealand Radio show that, “Now I’m going to take time to look after myself”. His statements were reflected in his social media posts from Riyadh as the fighter appeared to be showing off his changed physique due to time away from training!

In a story on his Instagram, the fighter shared a video of him joking around with his team and coach, Eugene Bareman. ‘The Last Stylebender’ humorously displayed his “gut” as it appears the fighter has been relaxed with his training after the loss to Strickland. He also highlighted his choice of outfit by exclaiming, “We swing guns with this sh*t!”

While the loss was undoubtedly a blow to Adesanya’s career, his ability to maintain a positive and humorous demeanor during this break raises questions about his mindset and readiness for a comeback. Adesanya’s fans are left speculating on when and how he will return to the Octagon, as there have been rumors of a potential fight against the dangerous Khamzat Chimaev!

Adesanya wants to comeback ‘soon’ as ‘Borz’ shares his interest in facing him

Unbeaten middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is stirring the pot, hinting at a showdown with former champ Israel Adesanya through social media. Photos of his arch-rival have flooded Chimaev’s social media posts recently, sparking speculation for a potential clash at UFC 300 next year!

Meanwhile, Adesanya, after his unexpected loss to Sean Strickland, initially hinted at a hiatus from competition until 2027. However, a quickfire return may now be on the horizon, with a possibility of him clashing against ‘Borz’ at UFC 300

In an interview with IFL TV in Riyadh, Adesanya revealed that, “Life has forced me to take some time off, and I will, but you will see me soon.” He also claimed that people misinterpreted his claims about a 2027 return but he is planning to return sooner than expected!

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As Adesanya’s comeback plans gain momentum, the stage is set for a potential clash against Chimaev, and fight enthusiasts eagerly await developments in this highly interesting matchup!

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