Israel Adesanya leaves City Kickboxing after career struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Israel Adesanya has announced he is leaving City Kickboxing, marking the end of a 16-year partnership with head coach Eugene Bareman. This decision follows Adesanya's recent struggles in the Octagon, having lost four consecutive fights, three by stoppage. He expressed the need for change, stating it is 'the right thing' for his current career situation. Adesanya's next steps remain unclear, as he may seek training opportunities at a new gym in the U.S. or consider a shift in weight classes as he approaches the end of his career.
- •Adesanya leaves City Kickboxing after 16 years with head coach Eugene Bareman.
- •He has lost four straight fights, including three by stoppage.
- •Adesanya plans to explore new training options for a comeback.
- •He remains a popular fighter despite his recent performance issues.
- •His next gym affiliation could impact his fighting future.
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — Israel Adesanya announces departure from longtime team
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Israel Adesanya Announces Major Career News
"Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya announced major career news as he is leaving City Kickboxing. Adesanya is one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, but his career has completely fallen off a cliff in recent years as he has lost four straight fights, including three straight losses by stoppage. Knowing he needed […] The post Israel Adesanya Announces Major Career News appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya announced that he's leaving his longtime team City Kickboxing. "The Last Stylebender" made the announcement on his YouTube channel. "On Wednesday, 20th of May, I spoke to Eugene [Bareman] face-to-face and I told him I am not coming back to CKB,” ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 7:22 AMIsrael Adesanya announces departure from longtime team
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya announced that he's leaving his longtime team City Kickboxing. "The Last Stylebender" made the announcement on his YouTube channel. "On Wednesday, 20th of May, I spoke to Eugene [Bareman] face-to-face and I told him I am not coming back to CKB,” ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 1:49 AMIsrael Adesanya Announces Major Career News
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya announced major career news as he is leaving City Kickboxing. Adesanya is one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, but his career has completely fallen off a cliff in recent years as he has lost four straight fights, including three straight losses by stoppage. Knowing he needed […] The post Israel Adesanya Announces Major Career News appeared first on HEAVY.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
UFC•Sep 23, 2026, 8:30 AMFreakshow! UFC BJJ 11: Mikey Musumeci vs. Bryce Mitchell live stream, results, BJJ highlights
UFC•Sep 23, 2026, 7:05 AMGB's Connor earns UFC contract despite defeat
UFC•Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 AMHoriguchi Returns Versus Almabayev At UFC Qatar
UFC•Sep 23, 2026, 6:48 AMCiryl Gane Claims Tom Aspinall Has a “Fragile Mentality” and Downplays Eye-Poke Impact
UFC•Sep 23, 2026, 5:41 AMDana White hands UFC contract to KSW standout following first-round TKO- UFC•Sep 23, 2026, 5:31 AMDWCS 93 video: Marcos Degli makes UFC contract bid with standing choke