Israel Adesanya was born on July 22, 1989, in Lagos, Nigeria. Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 35 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the middleweight division. He made his Octagon debut 2,502 days ago, on February 11, 2018. Adesanya trains at City Kickboxing.
When is Israel Adesanya’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵
Name |
Israel Adesanya |
Nickname |
“The Last Stylebender” |
Date of Birth |
July 22, 1989 |
Age |
35 |
Birthplace |
Lagos, Nigeria |
Birth Sign |
Cancer |
Height |
6' 4" (1.93 m) |
Weight |
185 lbs (84 kg) |
Reach |
80″ |
Leg Reach |
44.5″ |
Stance |
Switch |
Style |
Freestyle |
As of December 2024, Israel Adesanya’s pro record is 24-3-0, with 16 of those wins coming by knockout, 0 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Adesanya has fought in over 27 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 3 months ago against Sean Strickland at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland. The fight was on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Israel Adesanya by Decision (Unanimous) in round 5 at 5:00.
Fun fact: On the day Israel was born, "Toy Soldiers" by Martika was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Israel Adesanya birthday facts.
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Career & History
Israel Adesanya, born in Lagos, Nigeria, made his mark in the world of mixed martial arts with a record of 24 wins and 3 losses. In his latest fight at UFC 293 on September 9, 2023, he faced a tough opponent in Sean Strickland and after five rounds, Adesanya lost the fight by unanimous decision, which meant he also lost his UFC middleweight title.
Before that, at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, Adesanya showcased his striking power by knocking out Alex Pereira in the second round, winning back the UFC middleweight title. However, this victory avenged an earlier defeat to Pereira at UFC 281 on November 12, 2022, where Adesanya lost his title after being stopped by strikes in the final round.
Adesanya had a strong run as the UFC middleweight champion before these battles with Pereira. He successfully defended his title three times in a row, with unanimous decision wins against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022, Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 on February 12, 2022, and Marvin Vettori at UFC 263 on June 12, 2021.
His path to the middleweight throne involved fierce fights, starting with a knockout victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 243 on October 6, 2019, to become the undisputed champion. Adesanya’s journey through the UFC also includes memorable wins over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236, Anderson Silva at UFC 234, Derek Brunson at UFC 230, and a unanimous decision against Brad Tavares at the TUF 27 Finale, all of which helped establish his legacy in the sport.
Israel Adesanya height and weight
Israel Adesanya’s height is 6' 4" (1.93 m). He fights in the middleweight division. Fighters who fight in the middleweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.
Israel Adesanya net worth
Israel Adesanya’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Israel Adesanya’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.
Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.
How old is Israel Adesanya?
Israel Adesanya’s age is 35 years old. He was born on Saturday, July 22, 1989. Israel is turning 36 years old in .
Where is Israel Adesanya from?
Israel Adesanya was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
What is Israel Adesanya’s reach?
Israel Adesanya’s reach is 80″ and leg reach is 44.5″.
Where does Israel Adesanya rain?
Israel Adesanya trains at City Kickboxing.
Who is Israel Adesanya dating now?
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Israel Adesanya facts
1. Israel Adesanya’s birth sign is Cancer.
2. He was born in the Year of the Serpent.
3. Israel’s next birthday is in
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4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Israel Adesanya was born in Millennials Generation (1989).
6. Adesanya’s life path number is 11.
7. His ruling planet is Moon.
8. Israel Adesanya’s birth flower is Larkspur.
9. His birthstone is Ruby.
10. Adesanya has been alive for 12,933 days or 310,413 hours.
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