One of NZ’s most successful combat sports partnerships is over

Israel Adesanya, New Zealand’s standout figure in the UFC middleweight division, and City Kickboxing, his longtime training partner, have ended their collaboration after 17 years. Together, they achieved significant success, including two UFC middleweight championships. This split marks the end of a storied partnership that had a global impact on combat sports. While the specifics of the split remain unclear, it signifies a major shift in Adesanya's training and could influence his future performances in the UFC.