After Aiming at 2027 Return, Israel Adesanya Teasing Early UFC Return Leave MMA Fans Baffled- “Bro Looks Juicy AF”

Is Israel Adesanya finally making a comeback after his hiatus? The year 2023 proved to be a tumultuous one for the former middleweight champion. Adesanya initially lost the title to Alex Pereira but managed to reclaim it, only to lose it again to ͏Sea͏n Strickland. Following his defeat, he left the octagon, announcing that he would return in 2027. It seems like ͏the fighter may have been playfully teasing the ͏fans with a bit of a prank.

A few days ago, the fighter expressed his disbelief at the chaotic situation, as his fans had assumed he would be absent from the octagon for an extended period. Currently, “Izzy” is actively training, and it appears that he is eager to engage in some matches in 2024. Let’s dive ͏into the details to better understand his perspective.

Is Israel Adesanya making a comeback?

The rumors about his return started floating when he was in Riyadh to witness Anthony Joshua’s boxing event. Derek Chisora got hold of Israel Adesanya and inquired when he was going to return to the octagon since it had been a while. Fans expected “Izzy” to give the same response that he gave to others, namely that he would return in 2027.

However, the former middleweight champ roared that he baited the fans with the 2027 gimmick and asserted that he would be returning soon enough. “Me right now I’m taking my time. In my last few fights, I have 4 fights in 14 months as a champion in the UFC. That’s unheard of,” said Adesanya.

He further added, “I was the most active champion, not fight ‘champion’. Life has forced me to take some time off and I will. But you will see me soon. I said 2027 and the reta**s out there actually thought I meant that. But you’ll see.” Adesanya’s statement was like a shocker for the fans, considering that he had been away from the fight since UFC 293 and that it took them by surprise.

Fans’ reacts to Adesanya’s roar for return

As soon as the fans got the news of Adesanya’s return they rushed to the internet to express their opinion. Some of the comments by the fans are as follows:-

They were definitely left impressed by how he looked.

F**k he looks good at that weight

Bro looks juicy af

Few were also quick to remind him of the looming threat in the form of Alex Periera.

Bois little reminder is Alex in lhw is more dangerous more durable than mw remember that Lhw Alex is not gonna lose to izzy

Watch him knock Alex out in less than 60 seconds to become the new LHW champ

One went as far as to suggest that he must have a little help now that the USADA is gone.

Looks like it now that usada is gone

Some other comments read as follows.

Izzy’s coming off a loss at 185. Why should he get a title fight at 205 now

Khamzat vs Izzy in ufc 300 winner gets title shot thats reallll big money fight book it dana hahaha

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The reactions evidently suggest that they are amused by the news and eager for “Izzy” to make a swift return, further emphasizing that the fighter is looking incredibly fit after his break. Neverth͏eles͏s, the timing of ͏his return remains a mystery.

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