Israel Adesanya reveals he’s split with longtime head coach Eugene Bareman and City Kickboxing: ‘A long time coming’
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has ended his 16-year tenure with City Kickboxing and head coach Eugene Bareman.
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Who reported it (6)
- Israel Adesanya announces departure from City Kickboxing Sherdog · 45d ago
- Israel Adesanya announces split from City Kickboxing: 'It's exactly what I needed' MMA Junkie · 45d ago
- Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya leaves long-time gym City Kickboxing after 16 years Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- 'The right thing for me': Adesanya announces major career move NZ Herald · 45d ago
- Ex-UFC champ Adesanya leaving City Kickboxing amid 4-fight skid ESPN · 45d ago
- Israel Adesanya reveals he’s split with longtime head coach Eugene Bareman and City Kickboxing: ‘A long time coming’ MMA Fighting · 45d ago
What happened
Israel Adesanya has announced his departure from City Kickboxing and his split from longtime head coach Eugene Bareman. Adesanya described the move as "the right thing" for him and stated it was "exactly what I needed." Coverage from ESPN, MMA Fighting, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that this separation comes during a four-fight skid for the former champion.
The NZ Herald and MMA Junkie highlight the move as a major career shift that Adesanya claims has been "a long time coming." Future coverage will likely focus on where Adesanya intends to train following his 16 years at the gym.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Questions people are asking
How long was Adesanya with City Kickboxing?
Adesanya was with the gym for 16 years.
Who was Adesanya's head coach?
Eugene Bareman.
What is the current state of Adesanya's fight record?
According to ESPN, he is currently on a four-fight skid.
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