Israel Adesanya
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About
Professional mixed martial artist, former kickboxer, and boxer. He is best known for competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He held the UFC middleweight crown for multiple years. His nickname is "The Last Stylebender."
Before fame
He moved to Rotorua, New Zealand, at age ten. He pursued martial arts after being bullied at school.
Trivia
In 2025, he was set to fight Reinier de Ridder but an injury prevented it.
Family life
He was the eldest of five children. His father was an accountant and his mother was a nurse.
Associated with
He was influenced by watching British boxer Naseem Hamed.
