SHOCKING PREDICTION! Israel Adesanya spills tea on Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

SOURCES TELL US: Israel Adesanya is set to watch the sparks fly in this weekend's UFC 319 showdown!

THE REAL STORY: Adesanya's Surprise Prediction

Adesanya is ready to witness the showdown as Dricus Du Plessis faces off against the rising star Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title.

ROYAL BOMBSHELL: Adesanya's Divulgence

In an exclusive interview with SunSport, Adesanya revealed, "I think Khamzat showed me why he’s the f***ing animal at 185 with that Rob fight. But, DDP [Dricus Du Plessis], finds a way [to win]. He’s so stubborn. He’s got strong willpower and he finds a way."

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: Adesanya's Comeback

Adesanya, a former middleweight champ, hasn't entered the octagon since his second-round TKO loss to Nassourdine Imamov in February.

After facing calls to retire following his recent losses, Adesanya is ready to make a comeback and dismisses any retirement rumours.

SHOCK CLAIM: Adesanya's Itchy Return

Ahead of his UFC Hall of Fame induction, Adesanya expressed his eagerness to return to the cage, stating, "Oh yeah [the itch has returned]. I sparred with Kamaru [Usman] in Miami when Volk [Alexander Volkanovski] got his belt back. And that was my first sparring back."

Adesanya continued, "I took some time out to just, you know, chill and let the brain relax. And yeah, I just knew straight away. So I’ve been itchy for a while, bro. I’m ready to go!"

We'll keep you posted... (Proper gutted for those who miss this fight!)