Israel Adesanya Biography, Age, Career and Net Worth
Israel Oluwafemi Adesanya also known as the last style bender is a Nigerian born New Zealand Mixed Martial Artist and Ultimate Middle Weight Champion. He holds an undefeated record of 20wins with no loss in kick boxing. Israel Adesanya was born on 22 July 1989 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Israel Adesanya Profile
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Name |
The Last Stylebender |
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Real Name |
Israel Oluwafemi Adesanya |
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Age/Date of Birth |
22 July 1989 33 years (2022) |
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Occupation |
Mixed Martial Artist |
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Tribe |
Yoruba |
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Nationality |
Nigeria New Zealand |
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Net Worth |
$2 million |
Educational Background
Israel Adesanya started his basic education in Chrisland School, Opebi, Lagos, Nigeria. However, in 2001, his parents relocated to Ghana and subsequently to Rotorua, New Zealand 10 months later.
At New Zealand, Israel Adesanya attended Rotorua Boys’ High School. While in High School, Adesanya was always bullied.
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Career
While Israel Adesanya was in primary school he enrolled in Takwando classes. However, he was withdrawn by his mother due injury.
In 2007, Adesanya commenced training in kick boxing after watching Muay Thai movie “Ong-Bak”. He holds the amateur kickboxing record of 32–0 before moving to and fighting in China.
In 2010, Adesanya began training with Eugene Bareman at City Kickboxing, Auckland, New Zealand. He trained alongside Dan Hooker, Kai Kara-France and Alexander Volkanovski.
In 2012, Adesanya made his professional debut fighting in Hong Kong, Australia and China.
After six months in China fighting full time, Adesanya became the first New Zealander to sign a deal with Glory promotion company in 2014. Prior to the deal, Adesanya lost his debut fight to Belgian Filip Verlinden at Glory 15. He lost the unanimous points decision.
Adesanya won the King in the Ring last-man-standing tournament in Auckland, New Zealand.
Prior to being signed to Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC) in 2017, Adesanya has a record of 11–0 wins, with all wins coming via KO/TKO.
In December 2017, Adesanya signed to Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC).
In February 2018, Adesanya made his debut against Rob Wilkinson in UFC 221. He defeated Rob Wilkinson with a TKO in the second round.
In April 2018, Adesanya defeated Marvin Vettori at UFC on Fox 29 via split decision.
In July, 2018, Adesanya defeated Brad Tavares in a one-sided fight at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
In November 2018, he defeated Derek Brunson at UFC 230. Adesanya won via technical knockout in round one.
In February 2019, Adesanya defeated Anderson Silva via a unanimous decision at UFC 234.
In April 2019, Adesanya battled Kelvin Gastelum for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship. He won is unanimous decision.
In October 2019, Adesanya defeated Robert Whittaker in a title unification bout at the UFC 243. He won with a knockout in the second round. The fight earned him the title of undisputed UFC middleweight champion.
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In March 2020, he defended the UFC middle weight champion for the first time. Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero via unanimous decision at the UFC 248.
In September 2020, Adesanya defended his title for the second time. Adesanya defeated Paulo Costa via technical knockout in the second round at UFC 253.
In November 2022, Israel Adesanya lost his UFC title to Alex Pereira at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Israel Adesanya Fights and Results
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Res. |
Record |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
Location |
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Win |
20–0 |
Paulo Costa |
TKO (punches) |
UFC 253 |
September 27, 2020 |
2 |
3:59 |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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Win |
19–0 |
Yoel Romero |
Decision (unanimous) |
UFC 248 |
7 March 2020 |
5 |
5:00 |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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Win |
18–0 |
Robert Whittaker |
KO (punches) |
UFC 243 |
6 October 2019 |
2 |
3:33 |
Melbourne, Australia |
|
Win |
17–0 |
Kelvin Gastelum |
Decision (unanimous) |
UFC 236 |
13 April 2019 |
5 |
5:00 |
Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
|
Win |
16–0 |
Anderson Silva |
Decision (unanimous) |
UFC 234 |
10 February 2019 |
3 |
5:00 |
Melbourne, Australia |
|
Win |
15–0 |
Derek Brunson |
TKO (knees and punches) |
UFC 230 |
3 November 2018 |
1 |
4:51 |
New York City, New York, United States |
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Win |
14–0 |
Brad Tavares |
Decision (unanimous) |
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale |
6 July 2018 |
5 |
5:00 |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
|
Win |
13–0 |
Marvin Vettori |
Decision (split) |
UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje |
14 April 2018 |
3 |
5:00 |
Glendale, Arizona, United States |
|
Win |
12–0 |
Rob Wilkinson |
TKO (knees and punches) |
UFC 221 |
11 February 2018 |
2 |
3:37 |
Perth, Australia |
|
Win |
11–0 |
Stuart Dare |
KO (head kick) |
Hex Fighting Series 12 |
24 November 2017 |
1 |
4:53 |
Melbourne, Australia |
|
Win |
10–0 |
Melvin Guillard |
TKO (punches) |
Australia Fighting Championship 20 |
28 July 2017 |
1 |
4:49 |
Melbourne, Australia |
|
Win |
9–0 |
Murad Kuramagomedov |
TKO (punches) |
Wu Lin Feng: E.P.I.C. 4 |
28 May 2016 |
2 |
1:05 |
Henan, China |
|
Win |
8–0 |
Andrew Flores Smith |
TKO (corner stoppage) |
Glory of Heroes 2 |
7 May 2016 |
1 |
5:00 |
Shenzhen, China |
|
Win |
7–0 |
Dibir Zagirov |
TKO (punches) |
Wu Lin Feng: E.P.I.C. 2 |
13 March 2016 |
2 |
2:23 |
Henan, China |
|
Win |
6–0 |
Vladimir Katykhin |
TKO (doctor stoppage) |
Wu Lin Feng: E.P.I.C. 1 |
13 January 2016 |
2 |
N/A |
Henan, China |
|
Win |
5–0 |
Gele Qing |
TKO (elbows) |
Wu Lin Feng 2015: New Zealand vs. China |
19 September 2015 |
2 |
3:37 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
|
Win |
4–0 |
Maui Tuigamala |
TKO (body kick) |
Fair Pay Fighting 1 |
5 September 2015 |
2 |
1:25 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
|
Win |
3–0 |
Song Kenan |
TKO (head kick) |
The Legend of Emei 3 |
8 August 2015 |
1 |
1:59 |
Shahe, China |
|
Win |
2–0 |
John Vake |
TKO (punches) |
Shuriken MMA: Best of the Best |
15 June 2013 |
1 |
4:43 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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Win |
1–0 |
James Griffiths |
TKO (punches) |
Supremacy Fighting Championship 9 |
24 March 2012 |
1 |
2:09 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
Professional boxing record
|
Total |
6 |
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Wins |
5 |
|
By knockout |
1 |
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Losses |
1 |
|
By knockout |
0 |
Kickboxing record
|
Total |
80 |
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Wins |
75 |
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By knockout |
29 |
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Losses |
5 |
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By knockout |
1 |
Mixed martial arts record
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Total |
20 |
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Wins |
20 |
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By knockout |
15 |
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By decision |
5 |
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Losses |
0 |
Awards
Israel Adesanya has won series of awards fighting as a professional kick boxer. Adesanya awards include
- Performance of the Night Award
- Fight of the Night Award
Arrest
In November 2022, Israel Adesanya was arrested in the New York for possession of brass knuckle.
Personal Life
Adesanya’s father Femi Adesanya, was an accountant while his mother, Taiwo Adesanya was a nurse.
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