VIDEO: Still without a scheduled fight, Mauricio Ruffy exchanges blows with Israel Adesanya in training.

Adesanya and Luffy trained together. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/Ruffy_mma

Still without a date to return to the world's most famous octagon, Mauricio Ruffy has been making the most of his time in Thailand. After revealing his impressions of training with Alexander VolkanovskyIt was the Brazilian's turn to draw the attention of his followers on social media by doing a sparring on Israel adesanya this Tuesday (2) and star in moments of rare plasticity.

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In the video, posted by Adesanya himself on Instagram, both athletes display impressive athleticism and skill in both striking exchanges on the feet and on the ground. At one point, the Nigerian even manages to take Luffy to the ground with an arm throw known as... ippon seoi nage in judo.

Watch video of training session between Mauricio Ruffy and Israel Adesanya

Israel adesanya and Mauricio Ruffy go at it during a sparring session

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This is not the first time the two fighters have trained together. In september of this yearAdesanya and Luffy shared the academy, and both seemed very happy and satisfied with the experience. As of now, neither of them has a fight scheduled.

"Today, I learned a lot watching this guy. I like the system and the way he thinks too. He conceptualizes things and makes it fun, like the child in us. Thank you very much," said the former UFC champion at the time.