Israel Adesanya

Nigerian and New Zealand mixed martial artist (born 1989)

Israel Adesanya ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and former boxer. As a mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion. In kickboxing, he is a former Glory Middleweight Championship title challenger. As of 23 January 2024, he is #2 in the UFC middleweight rankings, and as of 20 February 2024, he is #11 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

You Might Like

UFC Drops Jake Gyllenhaal Hype Video For 'Road House' Character The UFC just released one of the most kick-ass fight promos you'll ever see ... but it's not for Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya or Jon Jones -- it's starring Jake Gyllenhaal!! The Academy.. TMZ.com - Published on March 7, 2024
UFC star Adesanya apologises for drink driving UFC fighter Israel Adesanya apologises for getting "behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner" in Auckland. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2023
Strickland upsets Adesanya to win UFC title Sean Strickland outpoints heavy pre-fight favourite Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title at UFC 293 in Sydney. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023

Israel Adesanya Says He'll Break Strickland's Jaw If He Talks During Fight As sure as "one plus one equals two," Israel Adesanya says he's going to knock out Sean Strickland ... and if he runs his mouth during the fight, the UFC middleweight champion tells us he's going to.. TMZ.com - Published on September 8, 2023
I'm a better dancer than Strickland - Adesanya UFC champion Israel Adesanya says he is a "better dancer" than Sean Strickland, should the American chose to strike him in their fight in Australia. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2023
Adesanya to face Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney Israel Adesanya will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney in September. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2023

UFC Star Israel Adesanya Chokes Out Logan Paul During Sparring Session Israel Adesanya just earned the first submission win of his career ... 'cause the UFC star made Logan Paul tap out during a fierce training session!! The Maverick has been working out with Izzy, the.. TMZ.com - Published on June 6, 2023
Israel Adesanya Celebrates KO Win Over Alex Pereira W/ Epic Party At Miami Club Israel Adesanya celebrated his big UFC title victory at a Miami hot spot ... and, needless to say, he pulled out all the stops. The champ showed up -- belt in hand -- to E11EVEN nightclub after his.. TMZ.com - Published on April 9, 2023
Adesanya reclaims title with spectacular knockout Israel Adesanya knocks out Alex Pereira in stunning fashion to reclaim the middleweight title at UFC 287 in Miami. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2023
'This could be greatest storyline in MMA history' Israel Adesanya will try to defeat Alex Pereira at the fourth attempt when they meet for the middleweight title at UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2023

Israel Adesanya's Surprised He's Betting Favorite Vs. Alex Pereira Despite losing to Alex Pereira last year, Israel Adesanya is a slight favorite against his bitter rival heading into their rematch at UFC 287 ... and Izzy admits it surprises him, and shows the.. TMZ.com - Published on April 4, 2023
Israel Adesanya Arrested For Possessing Brass Knuckles At JFK Airport Israel Adesanya was arrested Wednesday afternoon for criminal possession of a weapon at JFK airport in NYC, TMZ Sports has learned ... after the UFC superstar was allegedly busted while going through.. TMZ.com - Published on November 16, 2022
Rematch mooted after Pereira knocks out Adesanya Examining the fallout from a dramatic UFC 281 in New York where Alex Pereira beat Israel Adesanya, BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2022	Pereira shocks Adesanya to secure UFC title Alex Pereira knocks out Israel Adesanya to become middleweight champion at UFC 281. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2022
Alex Pereira Open To Truce W/ Israel Adesanya After UFC 281 Alex Pereira says he's open to squashing the beef with Israel Adesanya after their UFC title fight in NYC this weekend ... but tells us he's not so sure Izzy feels the same way. The 35-year-old, #4.. TMZ.com - Published on November 12, 2022	Israel Adesanya Wants To Make Alex Pereira Fight 'A Horror Movie' "I want to make this a horror movie." That's UFC champion Israel Adesanya, who joined Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs weekdays on FS1) ... making it crystal clear he wants to do a lot more than.. TMZ.com - Published on November 6, 2022
Israel Adesanya: UFC champion on fame, freedom of expression and boycotting New Zealand UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya talks to BBC Sport about freedom of expression and turning his back on New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2022	UFC 271: Israel Adesanya outpoints Robert Whittaker in middleweight title rematch UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya retains his title against Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision in Houston. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2022
UFC 271: Adesanya v Whittaker - an MMA rivalry born down under BBC Sport looks at the rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker before they meet for the middleweight title for a second time on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2022	UFC 271: Robert Whittaker can Israel Adesanya, says Kelvin Gastelum Robert Whittaker can upset middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in their rematch at UFC 271, says Kevin Gastelum, who has fought both men. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2022
Usman v Adesanya and Tony Ferguson v Conor McGregor? - MMA fights we want to see in 2022 BBC Sport writers pick the MMA fights they want to see in 2022 - including Israel Adesanya v Kamaru Usman and Kayla Harrison v Cris Cyborg. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2021	Dana White Says Marvin Vettori 'Makes Sense' As Backup For Adesanya-Whittaker Marvin Vettori's badassery last week's already paying off ... 'cause Dana White tells TMZ Sports the UFC star could be tapped as the backup fighter for Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker's title.. TMZ.com - Published on October 27, 2021
UFC 263: Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain middleweight title Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain his middleweight title at UFC 263 as England's Leon Edwards and Scotland's Paul Craig also win. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021