Adesanya's partner highlights the Nigerian's mass gain and says his form is 'scary'

I. Adesanya and Dan Hooker They are training partners. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In preparation for his mission to regain his UFC belt, Israel adesanya appears to have focused on gaining mass for a new appearance in the octagon. Witness the body evolution of the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.), Dan Hooker He spared no words when praising his training partner and guaranteed that his new form is monstrous.

“He's looking scary now. He's hitting harder than he's ever hit before. He has a new kind of strength and power. I think he just didn't have time to do that (lift weights). He was fighting as champion five times a year. Obviously, he didn't have time to lift weights and focus on strength training. So, yes, for him to have more time to add a little more size to his frame, that really positively impacted his performance,” Hooker said in an interview with The Sporting News Australia.

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Known for his lean and agile form, Israel adesanya appeared in footage and records apparently stronger compared to other occasions in his MMA career. There was a lot of speculation about possible interest in moving to light heavyweight (up to 93kg.) again, but so far the Nigerian has not indicated any indication of action.

I. Adesanya alongside coaches preparing for UFC 305. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Challenger for the middleweight belt, Adesanya appears this Saturday (17) in Perth, Australia, looking to regain his lost throne in September 2023. The fighter faces Dricus Du Plessis and currently appears as a slight favorite for the confrontation.

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