Israel Adesanya: Age, Weight, Net Worth, Record, Next Fight

Everything you need to know about mixed martial artist and UFC star Israel Adesanya.

Israel Adesanya Profile

Name	Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya
Nickname	The Last Stylebender
Age	36
Height	6' 4" (193)
Reach	80 in (203cm)
Weight	185 lbs
Weight Class(es)	Middleweight

Israel Adesanya Record

Israel Adesanya has a 24-6 professional fighting record.

The Nigerian-New Zealand athlete has won 16 of his 29 professional fights by knockout, and has seven first round finishes to his name so far in his career.

Adesanya popped onto the MMA scene, winning 24 of his first 25 fights. In the past four years, Adesanya has lost four of his five fights.

He lost to Alex Pereira in November 2022, then proceeded to win the rematch against the Brazilian in April 2023. He then lost his next three fights to Sean Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis, and Nassourdine Imanov.

Adesanya held the UFC Middleweight belt two times. He won the first undisputed title in 2019 after defeating Robert Whittaker, and held the title for over three years before losing it to to Pereira in 2022. He then regained the title after defeating Pereira in 2023 at UFC 287.

Between 2019 and 2022, Adesanya successfully defended his title five times.

Israel Adesanya Fighting Style

Israel Adesanya is a tall middleweight fight with a long reach, making him one of the premier strikers in UFC.

The Nigerian is known for his highly technical kickboxing style, specializing in distance management and precise counter-striking.

Adesanya is a stylish fighter, known for keeping his hands low to lure opponents into taking swings before quickly bending and throwing counter punches, jabs, and kicks.

Adesanya is a master of blending taekwondo, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, thus giving him the nickname, 'The Last Stylebender.'

Israel Adesanya Net Worth 

Israel Adesnaya's net worth is estimated to be between $10-15 million, driven largely by his high-profile fight purses, substantial pay-per-view shares, and property investments.

Adesanya also hold lucrative sponsorship deals with top brands such as Puma and Prime Hydration.

Israel Adesanya's Fight Night 271

Israel Adesanya's most recent was on Saturday, March 28 against Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night. Adesanya vs. Pyfer was the main event on the card held at the Cliimate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA.

Adesanya was defeated by KO/TKO in the 2nd Round. This is his sixth loss, making his overall record 24-6-0.

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