Israel Adesanya
"The Last Stylebender"
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Biography
Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya is a Nigerian-New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, former kickboxer, and boxer. As a mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the Middleweight division of 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 31 March 2026, he is #9 in the UFC middleweight rankings.
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Career Analysis
Israel Adesanya has compiled a professional record of 24-6-0 across 30 bouts. With 16 victories coming by stoppage, Adesanya carries a 67% knockout rate, demonstrating solid finishing ability.
Representing New Zealand on the world stage, Adesanya competes in the 185 lb division. They remain active and looking for their next fight.