Israel Adesanya’s comeback preparations ahead of his UFC Middleweight title faceoff against Du Plessis isn’t slowing down after video resurfaced of his grueling under water training sessions.
The Former two-time middleweight champion who is out for his title re-coup has been out of action since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 last September.
Du Plessis then claimed the middleweight title in January with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland. Since capturing the championship, he has yet to defend his belt.
Israel Adesanya, is gearing up for a showdown with Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 on August 18 in Perth, Australia. The Kiwi fighter is leaving no stone unturned in his training, as evidenced by bizarre footage of his underwater workouts.
In a recent YouTube video, Adesanya showcased his exceptional lung capacity and physical endurance during an intense pool session. The 35-year-old MMA star’s unique training methods have fans and experts alike intrigued as he aims to reclaim the middleweight title.
It remains unknown if Adesanya’s intense training regimen will be enough to dethrone the reigning champion, Du Plessis, remains to be seen.
The former champion is looking to rebound from two losses in his last four fights, including a shocking knockout defeat to Alex Pereira. However, Du Plessis enters the fight with an impressive nine-fight winning streak, highlighted by seven finishes.
In trade of words ahead of the highly anticipated fight, Dricus du Plessis has intensified the verbal warfare with Israel Adesanya, accusing the former champion of dishonesty and demanding the release of full footage from their decade-old training session in Thailand. The animosity between the two fighters has been building for over a year and will finally come to a head in the Octagon at UFC 305 in Perth.