Two-time UFC champion ready to end slump after camp change: ‘Best I’ve felt in a very long time’

Israel Adesanya, the two-time UFC champion, is eager to break his slump after making a significant change to his training camp. Over three years have passed since Adesanya last won a championship, with his reign ending after a loss to Sean Strickland. His subsequent three fights resulted in finishes against Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Joe Pyfer.

Frustrated, Adesanya decided to leave City Kickboxing, the gym he had been associated with since 2009, in July and formed a smaller team tailored specifically for him. Adesanya feels he is now in his best training camp yet, describing it as "the best I’ve felt in a very long time." He attributes his newfound confidence to the changes made at his new gym, which is built to focus solely on his preparation, unlike the larger City Kickboxing gym that has housed numerous high-level fighters.

Adesanya acknowledged that he could have been a better teammate at City Kickboxing and admitted to hiding behind his teammates at times. However, he is now being more self-aware and is committed to becoming an even better fighter. He is set to face Shara Bullet at UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5.