One of the biggest names in the sport is set to join the ranks of the contenders for the first time in a long time when he returns to the Octagon on February 1.
At the UFC's return to Saudi Arabia, Israel Adesanya will compete in his first non-title fight since his main event showcase against Anderson Silva back in 2019.
"The Last Stylebender" hasn't even competed on a Fight Night card since his third win in the promotion when he defeated Brad Tavares in July of 2018.
Following back-to-back title fight losses to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, Adesanya is back in the mix in search of a win.
The former two-time middleweight champion will take on one of the few top contenders in the division that he hasn't already crossed paths with yet in Nassourdine Imavov.
France's Imavov has put an impressive run together but beating a former champion and star like Adesanya will take his stock to all new heights.
With February 1 suddenly feeling not that far away, Adesanya is giving fans some special insight into his training camp and preparations for this contest.
He already puts out some of the best YouTube content of any UFC fighter and the latest addition to the FREESTYLEBENDER channel is no different.
In what will seemingly be the first episode in a series of videos, Adesanya provides behind the scenes access to his daily routines, sparring rounds at City Kickboxing and what he likes to do in-between his time at the gym.
There's seemingly a lot on the line for the 35-year old in this fight but it's clear from the video that he still loves what he does.
Watch the full video by clicking right here.
