Israel Adesanya

Nigerian and New Zealand mixed martial artist (born 1989)

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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 23 January 2024, he is #2 in the UFC middleweight rankings.

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I feel like the old dog now - Adesanya Israel Adesanya faces France's Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday after suffering successive defeats for the first time in his career. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2025
'I feel like the old dog but I'm still very dangerous' Israel Adesanya faces France's Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday after suffering successive defeats for the first time in his career. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2025
Israel Adesanya Claims Man Called Him N-Word, Tried To Fight In Viral Confrontation Israel Adesanya says he was not the aggressor during a recent confrontation with a man in New Zealand ... claiming the other guy started the whole incident by hurling a racial slur. A source close to.. TMZ.com - Published on September 5, 2024

Africa won tonight, say Adesanya and Du Plessis Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences. BBC Sport - Published on August 18, 2024
Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC title Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. BBC Sport - Published on August 18, 2024
Du Plessis v Adesanya - UFC's 'battle for Africa' As Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya contest the first all-African UFC title fight, what will be the impact of their bout? BBC Sport - Published on August 16, 2024

UFC can't erase Ngannou's legacy - Adesanya Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion. BBC Sport - Published on August 15, 2024
Du Plessis v Adesanya to headline UFC 305 in August Israel Adesanya will make his return to action in a middleweight title fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 on 17 August in Perth, Australia. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2024
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