Israel Adesanya Reports Renewed Confidence Following Team Change

Israel Adesanya, who has not won a fight since his 2023 victory over Alex Pereira, is preparing for a potential bout against Shara Bullet on December 5. Following a streak of losses to Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Joe Pyfer, the veteran fighter left his longtime team at New Zealand's City Kickboxing in July.

Adesanya stated in a recent training vlog that he has assembled a smaller, specialized team to focus on his individual preparation. He noted that the environment has been his most enjoyable training experience in years and expressed confidence that the change will reflect positively on his performance during fight week.

Reflecting on his departure, Adesanya acknowledged the transition was bittersweet. He stated he has spent time reflecting on his tenure at City Kickboxing, noting that he is now focused on personal accountability and improvement as he aims to snap his current losing skid.