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 officially announced his departure from City Kickboxing and head coach Eugene Bareman.
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
- Israel Adesanya announces departure from City Kickboxing 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 parted ways with his longtime training home, City Kickboxing, and his head coach, Eugene Bareman. The announcement marks a significant transition for the former UFC champion as he navigates his career moving forward.
Coverage from outlets including Sherdog, MMA Junkie, Yahoo Sports, NZ Herald, ESPN, and MMA Fighting highlights the athlete's characterization of the move as necessary and a long time coming. Reports also note that the change in scenery follows a 4-fight skid.
Future developments remain unconfirmed. Coverage does not yet specify where Adesanya intends to train next or who will serve as his new coaching staff.
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Questions people are asking
Is Israel Adesanya still working with Eugene Bareman?
No, coverage confirms a split between Adesanya and his longtime head coach.
Has a reason been given for the departure?
Adesanya described the move as what he needed and a long time coming, though no further specifics were provided.
Where will Adesanya train now?
Coverage does not yet specify a new training location or coaching team for Adesanya.
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