Israel Adesanya, widely known as ‘The Last Stylebender,’ is gearing up for a sensational return to the octagon later this year as a blockbuster rematch with Paulo Costa is reportedly in the works for UFC 321. The highly anticipated bout is expected to take place on October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
According to reports by Punch Sports Extra, the UFC is planning to feature Adesanya vs. Costa II on the main card, with discussions still ongoing. While there has been no official confirmation from UFC President Dana White, multiple MMA insiders suggest that the fight is likely to serve as a co-main event alongside Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight championship.
Adesanya first faced Costa at UFC 253 in September 2020, where he secured a spectacular second-round knockout. Now, five years later, the Nigerian-born fighter will aim to repeat history after enduring a challenging phase in his career.
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Since reclaiming the middleweight belt by knocking out Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Adesanya has suffered three consecutive losses, leaving many fans eager to see if he can bounce back to championship form.
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Paulo Costa, currently ranked 12th in the middleweight division, enters the rematch with renewed confidence after defeating Roman Kopylov by unanimous decision at UFC 318. Meanwhile, Adesanya, who sits at No. 4 in the rankings, will be looking to reestablish himself as a top contender under the new reign of Khamzat Chimaev, the reigning middleweight champion.
Adesanya’s storied career includes dominant victories over elite fighters like Robert Whittaker (twice), Yoel Romero, and Anderson Silva, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest strikers in UFC history. Despite his recent setbacks, the 35-year-old remains a dangerous opponent capable of finishing fights in spectacular fashion.
If confirmed, this rematch promises fireworks as two of the division’s most dynamic fighters collide once again. UFC fans worldwide will be watching closely as official announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
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