❗️Israel Adesanya leaves City Kickboxing after over a decade, citing need for change

Israel Adesanya has publicly announced he is leaving the City Kickboxing gym in Auckland, ending a partnership that began in 2009.
He told longtime coach Eugene Bareman face-to-face on May 20 that he would not return, framing the split as a painful but necessary career move.
Adesanya said he needs more focused, individual preparation at this stage and described the aftermath as a form of grief.

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❗️Navajo Stirling supports Adesanya's gym exit, says City Kickboxing remains strong ahead of Belgrade co-main.

Navajo Stirling says he is happy for Israel Adesanya following his decision to leave City Kickboxing, framing it as a positive fresh start. Stirling emphasized the gym's continued strength, noting Robert Whittaker is among those helping him prepare for Jan Blachowicz. He enters Saturday's UFC Belgrade co-main event confident in the team's depth and momentum.

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