Date of Birth: July 22, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Israel Mobolaji Adesanya, born on July 22, 1989, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer who has made a significant impact in the world of combat sports. Known for his striking prowess and charismatic personality, Adesanya competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he has held the UFC Middleweight Championship. Adesanya moved to Rotorua, New Zealand, at the age of 10 and later settled in Auckland. Though he initially trained in Taekwondo, he eventually transitioned to kickboxing and later to mixed martial arts (MMA). Before joining the UFC, Adesanya had an illustrious kickboxing career, boasting a record of 75 wins and just 5 losses. In 2018, Adesanya made his UFC debut and quickly ascended the ranks, thanks to his unique fighting style, which combines exceptional footwork, precise striking, and a deep understanding of range and timing. He won the interim UFC Middleweight Championship in April 2019 by defeating Kelvin Gastelum and later unified the title by defeating Robert Whittaker in October 2019. Outside the octagon, Adesanya has been a vocal advocate for social issues, including mental health awareness and anti-racism campaigns. His passion for anime and pop culture often reflects in his fight entrances and post-fight interviews.
5 Interesting Facts about Israel Adesanya
1. Israel Adesanya was named “The Last Stylebender,” inspired by the anime series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
2. He is a former Glory Middleweight Championship title challenger in kickboxing.
3. Adesanya won the 2019 Fighter of the Year award from multiple MMA outlets, including MMA Fighting and MMA Junkie.
4. He is the first fighter to land over 100 significant strikes in three different title fights in the UFC.
5. Adesanya has a passion for dance and has performed choreographed dance routines both before and after his fights.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Israel Adesanya
1. “I’m not here to participate; I’m here to take over.”
2. “I’m a fan of the sport first, and then I’m a fighter.”
3. “I see myself as an artist. I like to paint a beautiful picture.”
4. “When you’re pursuing something that you love, you feel like you’re not working.”
5. “The most important thing is to believe in yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Israel Adesanya’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Israel Adesanya does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Israel Adesanya UFC Profile](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/israel-adesanya
2. [Israel Adesanya’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stylebender/
3. [Israel Adesanya’s Sherdog Profile](https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Israel-Adesanya-56374
4. [MMA Fighting – Israel Adesanya](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/937/israel-adesanya
5. [Wikipedia – Israel Adesanya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Adesanya
