Israel Adesanya is a brilliant Nigerian-born professional mixed martial artist from New Zealand. He’s also a kickboxer and boxer.
Israel is regarded as a rangy, skilled striker who has already drawn comparisons to famous octagon fighters like as Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. He has boxed as a cruiserweight and now fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a middleweight. He is one of the UFC’s emerging stars in the middleweight category.
Israel Adesanya’s Age, Nationality, Ethnicity, Education
He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 22, 1989. Israel Mobolaji Adesanya is his birth name, and he is 31 years old. He tried taekwondo for a short period, but his mother stopped him when he fractured his arm. Then, at the age of 18, he travelled to New Zealand and began training in kickboxing.
The Muay film ‘Ong-Bak’ influenced him. Then, at the age of 21, he travelled to China and then to Auckland, New Zealand. After that, he trained with Kia Kara-France and Dan Hooker at City Kickboxing. Similarly, he has kept private details about his parents and his youth.
Israel is a Nigerian with dual citizenship in Nigeria and New Zealand. His ethnicity is Nigerian. He went to Christland School and subsequently Bella Secondary School, according to his educational background. He went on to Rotorua Boy’s High School after that.
Israel Adesanya’s Height and weight
Israel Adesanya is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 84 kg. He has ripped muscles and has kept his weight in check. Israel is a black woman with black eyes and black hair.
Israel Adesanya’s Professional Life and Career
In 2012, Israel Adesanya started his professional career. At the start of his career, he fought in New Zealand, Australia, and China over the span of five and a half years.
He became 11-0 with all of his victories coming by TKO and was then signed by the UFC in December 2017. On February 11, 2018, he fought for the first time in a professional contest against Rob Wilkinson. The fight lasted to the second round, and he won by TKO, earning him the performance of the night prize.
On April 14, 2018, he competed in his second UFC bout, defeating Marvin Vettori by split decision. On July 6, 2018, he fought Brad Tavares in the Ultimate Fighter 27 Female and won the bout by unanimous decision, earning him another Performance of the Night Award.
In a short amount of time, he has risen to the top of the Middleweight rankings. On November 3, 2018, he competed in the UFC against Derek Brunson, and he won in the first round. After that, on February 10, 2019, he fought Anderson Silva and won by unanimous decision, and on April 13, 2019, he defeated Kelvin Gastelum by unanimous decision.
Israel Adesanya’s Net Worth
In 2020, his net worth is expected to be approximately $2 million dollars. His biggest career earnings were about $190,000 for his victory against Silva at UFC 234.
Israel Adesanya’s Relationship Status
Israel Adesanya is now without a partner. Despite being in the limelight as one of the UFC’s performers, he prefers to keep his personal life low-key. He also hasn’t been connected to any other ladies. As a result, there is no more information on her marriage or his children. He seemed to be completely concentrated on his work.
Israel Adesanya’s Nominations and Awards
Throughout his career, he received several honors. On February 11, 2018, he received Performance of the Night Award, and on July 6, 2018, he won Gight of the Night Award, and on November 3, 2018, he won Gight of the Night Award.
Israel Adesanya’s Rumors and Controversy
The 29-year-old boxer seems to maintain a low profile and is not involved in any speculations or issues in his career.
Israel Adesanya’s Social Media
Israel is active on a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. On Twitter, he has over 145k followers, on Facebook, he has around 108.1k followers, and on Instagram, he has around 1 million followers.