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‘There’s only one reason’ - Zahabi questions return of Israel Adesanya’s ‘very suspicious’ gyno

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya created a bit of a buzz ahead of his UFC 253 title fight against Paulo Costa. The reason: his visibly drooping right chest, which the MMA world expectedly took notice of.

What is going on with Israel Adesanya’s right pec? It’s ... saggy? #UFC253

(h/t @shaunalshatti) pic.twitter.com/FIvJxu1cd1— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) September 27, 2020

“The Last Stylebender” later addressed the issue, pointing to some of his lifestyle choices at the time.

“My pituitary gland was checked, hormone levels are fine, estrogen and testosterone,” he said.