Israel Adesanya Signs New UFC Contract for Comeback

Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, has announced that he has signed a new contract with UFC and will be making a return to the octagon soon. He disclosed this information during an appearance on the Precision podcast.

The 37-year-old fighter has faced a tough stretch, losing four consecutive fights since his knockout victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, with three of those losses coming by stoppage: two by TKO and one by submission. Despite these setbacks, Adesanya expressed enthusiasm about his comeback, stating he feels renewed after a difficult period.

He mentioned, “I have missed this s: . The last three years have just not been fun.

I have been lost. So, I am found again.” He also teased a violent return, saying, “There is going to be blood in the sand, and it will not be me.” While no specific venue or opponent has been confirmed, his comments suggest the fight could take place in Abu Dhabi or Saudi Arabia.

Adesanya plans to compete about twice a year moving forward.