Israel Adesanya's recent defeat to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 has sparked speculation about a possible injury impacting his performance. Alex Pereira, a long-time rival, pointed out that Adesanya's notable absence of inside leg kicks, a key part of his arsenal, indicated he might have been injured. Despite Adesanya not explicitly confirming an injury, he acknowledged Pereira's insights on X, highlighting their deep familiarity with each other's fighting styles. Following the loss, Adesanya hinted at taking a break from the octagon, leaving fans curious about his future return. Pereira, meanwhile, expressed interest in returning to the middleweight division, potentially setting up another clash with Adesanya.