Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has given fight fans a major reason to pay attention after confirming that he has signed a new UFC contract and is preparing to return to the octagon.
The Nigerian-born New Zealand fighter made the announcement during an appearance on the Precision podcast, explaining that he has missed competing and is excited about the next chapter of his career.
Adesanya has endured a difficult period, losing four consecutive fights since his knockout victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Three of those defeats came by stoppage, making his latest announcement particularly interesting for MMA supporters.
Despite the setbacks, the former champion says he feels renewed and ready to show what he can still do.
No opponent or official comeback date has been confirmed, so fans will have to wait for the UFC to provide further details.
Adesanya also indicated that he intends to fight less frequently in the future, suggesting a schedule of approximately two fights a year rather than four.
His return will undoubtedly attract attention. The big question is whether the former champion can rediscover the form that once made him one of the most feared fighters in the UFC middleweight division.
