Israel Adesanya, born on July 22, 1989, in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the UFC’s most dynamic and skillful fighters. Out of Lagos, Nigeria, “The Last Stylebender” has taken the MMA world by storm due to his peculiar fighting style, charisma, and ability to make a sensational presence in the octagon. Here is a detailed highlight of his career, great match records, and a few personal things about him.
| Professional boxing record | |
|---|---|
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 80 |
| Wins | 75 |
| By knockout | 29 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 24 |
| By knockout | 16 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
Early Life and Career
Adesanya grew up in Nigeria before eventually moving to New Zealand at a young age, with a starting background in kickboxing, where he also left a reputation before joining MMA. Indeed, his kickboxing background has improved his striking game to a highly technical level, something that makes him one of the best hands in the UFC.
UFC Debut and Rise to Fame
He made his UFC debut in 2018 against Rob Wilkinson at UFC 221, where he won in round 2 by a technical knockout. Adesanya’s striking and confidence impressed the fans and the official grounds since the bout. Adesanya ascended the middleweight throne in just 2 years, emerging as one of the most discussable fighters in the sport. These are his few crucial battles Adesanya’s UFC career has:
Notable Match Records
Adesanya has enjoyed the fruits of his UFC career a lot of ideal battles. The following are some of his specific fights:
Israel Adesanya vs. Rob Wilkinson
Date: February 11, 2018
Event: UFC 221
Outcome: Adesanya won by TKO in Round 2 on his debut match.
Israel Adesanya vs. Brad Tavares
Date: July 6, 2018
Event: The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale
Outcome: Adesanya won by unanimous decision due to the fault of his striking and footwork.
Israel Adesanya vs. Derek Brunson
Date: November 3, 2018
Event: UFC 230
Outcome: Adesanya won by TKO in Round 1.
Israel Adesanya vs Anderson Silve
Date: February 10, 2019
Event: UFC 234
Outcome: Adesanya def. Gastelum via unanimous decision — a striking match between two of the sport’s very best gone full 25 minutes
Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Date: April 13, 2019
Event: UFC 236 (Middleweight Title)
Result: Adesanya defeated Costa by unanimous decision in a classic five-round battle
Israel Adesanya (C) vs. Robert Whittaker
Date: October 6, 2019
Event: UFC 243 (For Middleweight Title)
Outcome: Adesanya def.How he won: Knockout (strikes) in Round 2.Time: 3:23.
Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa [2]
Date: September 26, 2020
Event: UFC 253
Result: Adesanya def.ầu TKO (round 2) – Title Fight: Adesanya decisively kept his place as the best 185 lbs fighter in the world.
Israel Adesanya vs Jan Błachowicz
Date: March 6, 2021
Event: UFC 259 (Light Heavyweight Title Fight)
Outcome: Adesanya lost a unanimous decision in his bid for a double champ in 205.
Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira
Date: April 8, 2023
Event: UFC 287
Result: Adesanya defeated Pereira by a Round 2 knockout, evening their all-time series at 2 wins apiece while recapturing the middleweight title.
Sean Strickland vs. Israel Adesanya
Date: 10th September 2023
Event: UFC 293
Outcome: Adesanya lost by UD, in one of the biggest upsets in recent UFC history.
Family and Personal Life
Adesanya is notoriously quiet about his personal life. His family, and especially his parents Oluwafemi and Taiwo Adesanya, have a special place in his heart. The fighter frequently credits much of his mental fortitude and self-control to the lessons learned at home thanks to his parents. The middleweight champ has four brothers, and they have kept a low profile since Adesanya became famous.
Relationship Status
In the past, Adesanya has not announced any significant relationships in public or reported by the media and tends to keep his love life hidden. But Bethe is currently training since he has an MMA fight in a couple of months, and she focuses mainly on his competitive career and her business.
Latest News and Updates
- Loss to Sean Strickland: Adesanya was upset by Sean Strickland in one of the more shocking moments of his career at UFC 293. Adesanya, never seeming comfortable in this fight, was dominated by the pressure-heavy style of Strickland, who took a clear-cut unanimous point decision. The result shocked a lot of fans and pundits who were surprised to see Adesanya lose. There has been continued speculation as to what is in store next for him, whether that be a potential rematch or some time off to reset.
- Future Prospects: Adesanya has not announced his next fight. Although some fans wish to see a rematch with Strickland, there is much speculation that Adesanya may decide to take time off or potentially move up divisions once more. Questions began to bubble up as to where Adesanya lost from here in the UFC, but there is a precedent for Adesanya responding well.
Net Worth
According to 2024, Israel Adesanya has an estimated net worth of $4-5 million. He makes a living from fight purses, performance bonuses, sponsor deals and endorsement contracts with Puma and Stake. com. His fun personality and stylish look mean he is also in demand for media work, aiding to bump up his pay packet further.
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