
Renowned MMA fighter Chael Sonnen has indicated that Israel Adesanya may return to the ring from his hiatus in April 2024 instead of 2027.
Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) had announced a hiatus until 2027 following his loss of the middleweight title to Sean Strickland in September at UFC 293.
Although “The Stylebender” did not specify the duration of his break, he has been cautioned that an extended absence might not work in his favor upon his return.
During the ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing event, Adesanya hinted that his statement about the hiatus was simply a joke, leaving possibilities open for various scenarios, including his participation in the historic UFC 300 event.
UFC 300, set in Las Vegas, is a highly anticipated event with every major star vying for a spot on the card. While President Dana White is yet to announce the selected fighters, there is speculation about Adesanya’s potential opponent, according to Sonnen.
Sonnen stated on his Youtube channel, “The reason that Strickland and Du Plessis was rushed to the marketplace is because the winner is going to take on Izzy at UFC 300. That isn’t finalized, which I have also made very clear, but that is the option that is tempting to be preserved the most.”
“Izzy has spoken on this, Izzy hasn’t given us a commitment but he has come close. One thing that I do prefer is that Izzy goes first. I would prefer that Izzy prior to Strickland vs. Du Plessis goes first and says I’ll be waiting for you in April at 300.”
“The reason is because while I know that is the match they are trying to procure, if Izzy goes second, which means we’ve established who the winner is and then Izzy makes his choice it gives the perception that it’s a favorable matchup in Izzy’s opinion. I will agree to it after I know specifically who it is. That isn’t how Izzy operates. That is not part of the Israel Adesanya story, he takes on anybody, he takes on the hardest guys, so I would just prefer that he went first.”
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