Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-New Zealand mixed martial artist, former kickboxer, and boxer. Born on July 22, 1989, he competes in the UFC’s Middleweight division and is a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion. Known for his striking skills and elusive style, Adesanya is considered one of the best in the sport. He has also challenged for the Glory Middleweight Championship in kickboxing. As of January 2024, he ranks #2 in the UFC Middleweight division and #15 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Adesanya is known for his technical precision and charisma, becoming a global MMA superstar.
Full Name: Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya
Date of Birth: July 22, 1989
Nationality: Nigerian-New Zealand
Nickname: “The Last Stylebender”
Height: 6’4″ (193 cm)
Weight Class: Middleweight (185 lbs, 84 kg)
Reach: 80 inches (203 cm)
Fighting Style: Kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MMA Record: 24-3 (as of January 2024)
UFC Titles: Two-time UFC Middleweight Champion
| Date | Opponent | Result | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug, 2024 | C. Borralho | L | Unanimous Decision |
| 9 Jun, 2024 | N. Imavov | L | KO/TKO (Round 4) |
| 18 Jun, 2023 | M. Vettori | W | Unanimous Decision |
| 18 Dec, 2022 | S. Strickland | W | Split Decision |
| 3 Jul, 2022 | I. Adesanya | L | Unanimous Decision (Title Fight) |
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