UFC

Israel “The Last Stylebender”Adesanya

UFC24-6-0

Division
Middleweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 4"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
80"
Nationality
Lagos, Nigeria
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Fighter metrics

Significant strikes / fight
50.5

Striking accuracy

48%

1,148 landed · 2,386 attempted

Takedown accuracy

14%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-04-08 to 2026-03-28

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Israel Adesanya Bio

Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-born mixed martial artist who competes in UFC’s middleweight division. Born July 22, 1989, in Lagos, Nigeria, he is listed by UFC as active and training at City Kickboxing. Known as “The Last Stylebender,” Adesanya entered professional MMA in 2012 after building a combat-sports background that included kickboxing and boxing. UFC lists his Octagon debut as February 11, 2018, and identifies him as a switch-stance fighter with a freestyle fighting style.

Adesanya rose quickly in the UFC middleweight division: he won the interim championship against Kelvin Gastelum in April 2019 and unified the title against Robert Whittaker that October. His championship history also includes regaining the middleweight belt with a knockout of Alex Pereira in April 2023. UFC recognizes Adesanya as a two-time middleweight champion. His approach is built around distance management, feints, stance changes, varied kicks and precise counterstriking, while his City Kickboxing preparation incorporates the wider MMA skill set. He studied computer graphic design for three years before leaving to pursue fighting.

Record
24-6-0
Division
Middleweight
Fighting style
Freestyle
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 4"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
80"
Leg reach
44.50
Gym / team
City Kickboxing
Nationality
Lagos, Nigeria
Residence
Auckland, New Zealand
Fighting out of
Auckland, New Zealand
Birth date
Jul 22, 1989 (age 37)
Age
37

Israel Adesanya Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Israel Adesanya compete in?

Israel Adesanya competes in the UFC middleweight division.

Is Israel Adesanya currently listed as an active UFC fighter?

Yes. The UFC athlete profile lists Israel Adesanya as active as of October 11, 2026.

Where does Israel Adesanya train?

The UFC lists City Kickboxing as Israel Adesanya’s training gym.

When did Israel Adesanya make his UFC debut?

Israel Adesanya made his UFC debut on February 11, 2018, against Rob Wilkinson at UFC 221.

What is Israel Adesanya’s UFC title history?

He won the interim middleweight championship by defeating Kelvin Gastelum in April 2019, unified the title against Robert Whittaker in October 2019, and regained the middleweight championship by defeating Alex Pereira in April 2023. UFC identifies him as the first two-time UFC middleweight champion.

How tall is Israel Adesanya, and what is his fighting style?

Israel Adesanya is listed at 6 feet 4 inches tall. UFC describes his fighting style as freestyle and characterizes him as a sophisticated, crafty striker known for managing distance and using precise movement.