Filed under: News UFC Latest News Israel Adesanya reflects on ‘metamorphosis’ from boy to man ahead of UFC 248 By MMA Fighting Newswire Mar 5, 2020, 2:09am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter LAS VEGAS – In an extended sit-down interview with MMA Fighting, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya reflects on his journey to the top and the path he took ahead of his title fight against Yoel Romero at UFC 248. Get the latest gear UFC 288 Artist Series T-Shirt UFC 288 Event T-Shirt Henry Cejudo Statement T-Shirt Aljamain Sterling Champ T-Shirt UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove Henry Cejudo Authentic Walkout Jersey Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey Belal Muhammad Quote T-Shirt More From MMA Fighting The Ultimate Fighter 31: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Episode 1 results Mackenzie Dern considered UFC Vegas 73 withdrawal, unleashed anger on Angela Hill Michael Chandler: Relationship with TUF 31 rival Conor McGregor not bad ‘for a guy whose face you want to rip off’ Morning Report: Jake Paul promises to ‘beat the f****** f*** out of’ Conor McGregor in fiery retort Justin Gaethje realistic about how much time he has left in his career and getting out ‘at just the right moment’ TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 live reaction show