Israel Adesanya

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Israel Adesanya
BornIsrael Mobolaji Adesanya
(1989-07-22) 22 July 1989 (age 34)
Lagos, Nigeria
Other namesThe Last Stylebender
NationalityNigerian and New Zealander
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight (MMA)
Cruiserweight (Boxing)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, BJJ, Taekwondo
Fighting out ofAuckland, New Zealand
TeamCity Kickboxing
TrainerEugene Bareman
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under André Galvão[1]
Years active2009–present
Professional boxing record
Total7
Wins6
By knockout1
Losses1
Kickboxing record
Total80
Wins75
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins14
By knockout12
By decision2
Losses0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: September 28, 2016

Israel Mobolaji Adesanya (born July 22, 1989) is a Nigerian-New Zealander mixed martial artist and former kickboxer currently fighting in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In October 2017, he was ranked #6 middleweight worldwide in kickboxing by CombatPress.com.[2] As of July 26, 2018, he is #9 in the official UFC middleweight rankings.[3]

Background

Adesanya was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He trained taekwondo for a brief time but was removed by his mother after breaking his arm, and many items in the house while practising. In 2001 (aged 11 or 12) he moved to Whanganui, New Zealand,and at age 18 after being inspired by the Muay Thai film ‘Ong Bak’ started training kickboxing. Adesanya amassed a professional record of 32-0 prior to moving and fighting in China.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Adesanya made his professional debut in 2012. Fighting in New Zealand, Australia and China over the next five-and-a-half years, he amassed a record of 11-0 with all wins coming via TKO stoppage prior to being signed by the UFC.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In December 2017, it was announced that Adesanya had signed with the UFC. He made his debut against Rob Wilkinson on February 11, 2018 at UFC 221.[6] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[7] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[8]

Adesanya's next fight was scheduled on April 14, 2018 against Marvin Vettori at UFC on Fox 29.[9] He won the fight via split decision.[10]

Adesanya faced Brad Tavares on July 6, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.[11] Adesanya won the fight via unanimous decision.[12] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[13]

Adesanya is expected to face Derek Brunson on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches 14 wins 0 losses
By knockout 12 0
By decision 2 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–0 Brad Tavares Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale July 6, 2018 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 13–0 Marvin Vettori Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje April 14, 2018 3 5:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win 12–0 Rob Wilkinson TKO (knees and punches) UFC 221 February 11, 2018 2 3:37 Perth, Australia Performance of the Night.
Win 11–0 Stuart Dare KO (head kick) Hex Fighting Series 12 November 24, 2017 1 4:53 Melbourne, Australia Won the vacant Hex Fighting Series Middleweight Championship.
Win 10–0 Melvin Guillard TKO (punches) Australia Fighting Championship 20 July 28, 2017 1 4:49 Melbourne, Australia Won the AFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Murad Kuramagomedov TKO (punches) Wu Lin Feng: E.P.I.C. 4 May 28, 2016 2 1:05 Henan, China
Win 8–0 Andrew Flores Smith TKO (corner stoppage) Glory of Heroes 2 May 7, 2016 1 5:00 Shenzhen, China
Win 7–0 Dibir Zagirov TKO (punches) Wu Lin Feng: E.P.I.C. 2 March 13, 2016 2 2:23 Henan, China
Win 6–0 Vladimir Katykhin TKO (doctor stoppage) Wu Lin Feng: E.P.I.C. 1 January 13, 2016 2 N/A Henan, China
Win 5–0 Gele Qing TKO (elbows) Wu Lin Feng 2015: New Zealand vs. China September 5, 2015 2 3:37 Auckland, New Zealand
Win 4–0 Maui Tuigamala TKO (body kick) Fair Pay Fighting 1 September 5, 2015 2 1:25 Auckland, New Zealand
Win 3–0 Kenan Song TKO (punches) The Legend of Emei 3 August 8, 2015 1 1:59 Shahe, China Catchweight (187 lbs) bout.
Win 2–0 John Vake TKO (punches) Shuriken MMA: Best of the Best June 15, 2013 2 3:10 Auckland, New Zealand
Win 1–0 James Griffiths TKO (punches) Supremacy Fighting Championship 9 March 24, 2012 1 2:09 Auckland, New Zealand

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
'75 wins , 4 losses1 draw'
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2017-03-04 Loss Brazil Alex Pereira Glory of Heroes 7 Sao Paulo, Brazil KO (left hook)[17] 3 0:42
2017-01-20 Loss Netherlands Jason Wilnis Glory 37: Los Angeles Los Angeles, California, USA Decision (Unanimous)[18] 5 3:00
For the Glory Middleweight Championship.
2016-10-21 Win Netherlands Yousri Belgaroui Glory 34: Denver - Middleweight Contender Tournament Finals Broomfield, Colorado, USA Decision (split) 3 3:00
Wins Glory 34: Denver - Middleweight Contender Tournament Championship.
2016-10-21 Win Canada Robert Thomas Glory 34: Denver - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals Broomfield, Colorado, USA Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-10-01 Win Romania Bogdan Stoica Glory of Heroes 5 Zhengzhou, China KO (Left Mid Kick) 2 1:45
2016-09-17 Win France Romain Falendry Rise of Heroes 1 Chaoyang, Liaoning, China Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-08-06 Win Netherlands Yousri Belgaroui Glory of Heroes 4 Changzhi, China Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-07-02 Win Belgium Filip Verlinden Glory of Heroes 3 Jiyuan, China Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-04-02 Loss Brazil Alex Pereira Glory of Heroes 1 Shenzhen, China Decision (unanimous)[19] 3 3:00
2016-01-30 Win Sweden Carl N'Diaye The Legend of Emei 7 - Wenjiang Wenjiang, China KO (left hook to the body) 1 3:00
2015-10-31 Win New Zealand Jamie Eades King in the Ring 100 – The Heavyweights III, Final Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
Wins King in the Ring 100 – The Heavyweights III Tournament Championship.
2015-10-31 Win Australia Dan Roberts King in the Ring 100 – The Heavyweights III, Semi Finals Auckland, New Zealand KO 1 0:26
2015-10-31 Win Australia Nase Foai King in the Ring 100 – The Heavyweights III, Quarter Finals Auckland, New Zealand TKO 2
2015-04-11 Win New Zealand Pati Afoa King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights III, Final Auckland, New Zealand KO 1
Wins King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights III Tournament Championship.
2015-04-11 Win Australia Mark Timms King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights III, Semi Finals Auckland, New Zealand TKO 2
2015-04-11 Win Australia Kim Loudon King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights III, Quarter Finals Auckland, New Zealand TKO 3
2015-02-14 Win Australia Kim Loudon Knees of Fury 50 Adelaide, Australia TKO 4
2014-08-30 Win New Zealand Jamie Eades King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights II, Final Auckland, New Zealand KO 1
Wins King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights II Tournament Championship.
2014-08-30 Win New Zealand Pati Afoa King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights II, Semi Finals Auckland, New Zealand KO
2014-08-30 Win New Zealand Slava Alexeichik King in the Ring 86 – The Cruiserweights II, Quarter Finals Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
2014-04-12 Loss Belgium Filip Verlinden Glory 15: Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey Decision (unanimous)[20] 3 3:00
2014-02-16 Loss Canada Simon Marcus Kunlun Fight 2 - 80kg tournament, Semi Finals Zhengzhou, China Ext. R Decision (Split)[21] 4 3:00
2013-11-27 Win China Qin Shan Wu Lin Feng 2013 Anyang, China TKO 3
2013-0-0 Win China Nurla Mulali Wu Lin Feng 2013 Kashi, China Decision (unanimous) 3
2012-07-21 Win China Niu Xiaoqiang Wu Lin Feng 2012 Auckland, New Zealand KO (Punches) 3
2012-06-23 Win China Xu Yi Wu Lin Feng 2012 Foshan, China Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
2011-09-24 Win China Guo Qiang Wu Lin Feng 2011 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia TKO (Referee Stoppage) 3

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Professional boxing record

Professional Boxing Record
6 Wins (1 (T)KO's), 1 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2015-11-3 Win New Zealand Lance Bryant Super 8 IV Finals Auckland, New Zealand Unanimous Decision 4 3:00
2015-11-3 Win New Zealand Zane Hopman Super 8 IV Semi Finals Auckland, New Zealand Unanimous Decision 3 3:00
2015-3-28 Win United States Brian Minto Super 8 III Finals Christchurch, New Zealand Split decision 4 3:00
2015-3-28 Win New Zealand Lance Bryant Super 8 III Semi Finals Christchurch, New Zealand Majority decision 3 3:00
2015-3-28 Win New Zealand Asher Derbyshire Super 8 III Quarter Finals Christchurch, New Zealand KO 2
2014-11-22 Loss Australia Daniel Ammann Super 8 II Quarter Finals Auckland, New Zealand Unanimous decision 4 3:00

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ^ "Israel Adesanya - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: October 2017". combatpress.com.
  3. ^ "Fighter Rankings | UFC ®". UFC. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  4. ^ "Israel 'The Last Style Bender' Adesanya : Glory Fighter". Glory Kickboxing. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  5. ^ Sherdog.com. "Israel". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  6. ^ "Undefeated prospect Israel Adesanya makes UFC debut against Rob Wilkinson in Perth". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  7. ^ "UFC 221 results: Israel Adesanya takes out Rob Wilkinson with TKO in UFC debut". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  8. ^ "UFC 221 bonuses: Much-hyped newcomer among night's $50,000 winners". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  9. ^ "Top prospect Israel Adesanya returns against Marvin Vettori at UFC on FOX 29". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  10. ^ "UFC on FOX 29 results: Israel Adesanya stays unbeaten despite late charge from Marvin Vettori". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-15. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  11. ^ Staff (2018-04-30). "Brad Tavares vs Israel Adesanya headlines The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale in July". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  12. ^ "TUF 27 Finale Results | Israel Adesanya defeats Brad Tavares (Highlights) | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. 2018-07-06. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  13. ^ "TUF 27 Finale post-fight bonuses: Adesanya wins rare POTN bonus without a finish". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  14. ^ Shaun Al-Shatti (2018-08-03). "Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya slated for UFC 230". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
  15. ^ "UFC 221 bonuses: Much-hyped newcomer among night's $50,000 winners". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  16. ^ "TUF 27 Finale post-fight bonuses: Adesanya wins rare POTN bonus without a finish". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  17. ^ http://www.veoh.com/watch/v119377020mpB72ZEC
  18. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSHlTO0zIfo
  19. ^ http://muaythaiauthority.com/wlf-glory-heroes-2016-results/
  20. ^ https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2wtvd1
  21. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6iK7AifPTE

External links

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