Israel Adesanya MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
Credit: UFC/Zuffa LLC
ISRAEL ADESANYA
“The Last Stylebender”
NIGERIA • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D
24-6-0
(T)KO
16-3
SUB
0-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Nigeria
WT CLASS
Middleweight
HT / WT
6′ 4″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE
07/22/1989 (37)
STANCE
Switch
REACH
80.0″ (203cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
City Kickboxing • Auckland, New Zealand
NICKNAME
“The Last Stylebender”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Israel Adesanya Record
WINS24
KO/TKO
16
SUB
0
DECISION
8
LOSSES6
KO/TKO
3
SUB
1
DECISION
2
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 30 professional bouts (24-6-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Joe Pyfer
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer
Mar / 28 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:18)
Mar / 28 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME4:18
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Adesanya vs. Pyfer
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer
Fight Location Seattle, Washington, United States (Climate Pledge Arena)
Seattle, Washington, United States (Climate Pledge Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Joe Pyfer Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout24-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -170 (Favorite)
vs
Joe Pyfer: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya and Pyfer traded heavy leather on the feet before Pyfer landed a momentum-shifting power double-leg takedown late in the second round, flattening Adesanya out and unleashing unanswered ground strikes to force referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 4:18.
LOSS
Nassourdine Imavov
France
France
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov
Feb / 01 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:30)
Feb / 01 / 2025
ROUND2
TIME0:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Saudi Arabia Main Event • Adesanya vs. Imavov
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov
Fight Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (anb Arena)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (anb Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Nassourdine Imavov Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0 (1 NC)
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout24-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Nassourdine Imavov: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a tense striking opening frame in Riyadh, Imavov stepped in with a stinging overhand right counter that badly rocked Adesanya into the fence, swarming with follow-up punches to force referee Marc Goddard’s intervention at 0:30 of round two.
LOSS
Dricus Du Plessis
South Africa
South Africa
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya
Aug / 17 / 2024
Submission
Rnd 4 (3:38)
Aug / 17 / 2024
ROUND4
TIME3:38
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Du Plessis vs. Adesanya
Challenged for Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis
Fight Location Perth, Australia (RAC Arena)
Perth, Australia (RAC Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185 lbs
Dricus Du Plessis Record at Bout (Opponent)21-2-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout24-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Dricus Du Plessis: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya utilized brilliant body-punching and sharp counter striking to pull ahead on the scorecards through three rounds. In round four, Du Plessis landed an off-balance barrage, took Adesanya down, and locked in a fight-ending rear-naked choke at 3:38.
LOSS
Sean Strickland
United States
United States
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
Sep / 09 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Sep / 09 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Strickland
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Sean Strickland
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)
Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.8 lbs vs 184.9 lbs
Sean Strickland Record at Bout (Opponent)27-5-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout24-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Sean Strickland: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Derek Cleary: 46-49
Sal D’Amato: 46-49
David Lethaby: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Strickland executed one of the biggest upsets in UFC championship history, dropping Adesanya with a clean right hand in round one and marching forward with defensive parries and straight punches to win 49-46 on all scorecards.
WIN
Alex Pereira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Apr / 08 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:21)
Apr / 08 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME4:21
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Reclaimed Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Alex Pereira
Fight Location Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)
Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.5 lbs vs 185 lbs
Alex Pereira Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout23-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Alex Pereira: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Iconic redemption finish. Backed against the fence while absorbing leg kicks, Adesanya baited Pereira into an exchange and delivered an explosive overhand right that sent Pereira crashing to the canvas, reclaiming his undisputed belt and securing Performance of the Night honors ($50k).
LOSS
Alex Pereira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
Nov / 12 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:01)
Nov / 12 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME2:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Pereira
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Alex Pereira
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184.6 lbs
Alex Pereira Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout23-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -205 (Favorite)
vs
Alex Pereira: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya nearly stopped Pereira at the buzzer of round one and led 39-37 on all judges’ scorecards heading into the final round. Pereira surged in round five, trapping Adesanya against the fence with a furious flurry to take the title by TKO at 2:01.
WIN
Jared Cannonier
United States
United States
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier
Jul / 02 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 02 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Cannonier
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Jared Cannonier
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup183.5 lbs vs 184.5 lbs
Jared Cannonier Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout22-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,800,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -475 (Favorite)
vs
Jared Cannonier: +375 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Derek Cleary: 49-46
Sal D’Amato: 49-46
Ron McCarthy: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya utilized precision kickboxing from long range, connecting with snap jabs and low kicks while nullifying Cannonier’s power punching over five rounds to retain his title unanimously.
WIN
Robert Whittaker
Australia
Australia
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
Feb / 12 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 12 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker
Fight Location Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 184 lbs
Robert Whittaker Record at Bout (Opponent)23-5-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout21-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Robert Whittaker: +235 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Mike Bell: 48-47
Doug Crosby: 49-46
Jacob Montalvo: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya scored a flash knockdown in round one with a crisp straight left down the pipe. Despite Whittaker’s strategic grappling adjustments in later rounds, Adesanya maintained striking superiority to seal a competitive unanimous decision.
WIN
Marvin Vettori
Italy
Italy
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2
Jun / 12 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jun / 12 / 2021
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Vettori 2
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Marvin Vettori
Fight Location Glendale, Arizona, United States (Gila River Arena)
Glendale, Arizona, United States (Gila River Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup183.5 lbs vs 184.5 lbs
Marvin Vettori Record at Bout (Opponent)17-4-1
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout20-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,400,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -255 (Favorite)
vs
Marvin Vettori: +215 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Derek Cleary: 50-45
Sal D’Amato: 50-45
Chris Lee: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya dominated his Italian challenger from the perimeter, picking Vettori apart with 40 leg kicks and easily escaping ground threats to record a clean 50-45 sweep across all judges’ scorecards.
LOSS
Jan Blachowicz
Poland
Poland
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Mar / 06 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Mar / 06 / 2021
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Challenged for Light Heavyweight Title
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Jan Błachowicz
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup200.5 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jan Błachowicz Record at Bout (Opponent)27-8-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout20-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Jan Błachowicz: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Derek Cleary: 45-49
Sal D’Amato: 46-49
Junichiro Kamijo: 45-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping up in weight to chase double-champ status, Adesanya engaged in a razor-close technical stand-up battle before the heavier Błachowicz executed pivotal takedowns in rounds four and five to control the canvas and hand Adesanya his first career defeat.
WIN
Paulo Costa
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
Sep / 26 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:59)
Sep / 26 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME3:59
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Costa
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Paulo Costa
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185 lbs
Paulo Costa Record at Bout (Opponent)13-0-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout19-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Paulo Costa: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Masterful clinic in Abu Dhabi. Adesanya systematically shredded Costa’s lead leg before dropping the undefeated Brazilian challenger with a counter left hook to the temple and finishing with ground-and-pound at 3:59 of round two, bagging a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Yoel Romero
Cuba
Cuba
UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero
Mar / 07 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Mar / 07 / 2020
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Romero
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Yoel Romero
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.5 lbs vs 185 lbs
Yoel Romero Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout18-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -270 (Favorite)
vs
Yoel Romero: +230 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Sal D’Amato: 48-47
Chris Lee: 48-47
Ron McCarthy: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a disciplined, highly calculated encounter, Adesanya stayed outside Romero’s explosive bursts, chopping at the Cuban powerhouse’s right thigh with low kicks to claim his first title defense by unanimous decision.
WIN
Robert Whittaker
Australia
Australia
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya
Oct / 05 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:33)
Oct / 05 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME3:33
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship • Whittaker vs. Adesanya
Unified Undisputed World Title
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Marvel Stadium)
Melbourne, Australia (Marvel Stadium)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185 lbs
Robert Whittaker Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout17-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Robert Whittaker: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Before a record-shattering crowd of 57,127 fans in Melbourne, Adesanya dropped Whittaker at the round-one buzzer, then counter-hooked him cleanly in round two to become undisputed champion via TKO at 3:33, adding a Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Kelvin Gastelum
United States
United States
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2
Apr / 13 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 13 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim UFC Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Gastelum
Captured Interim World Title
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Kelvin Gastelum
Fight Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States (State Farm Arena)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (State Farm Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 184 lbs
Kelvin Gastelum Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0 (1 NC)
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout16-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$450,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Kelvin Gastelum: +155 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Sal D’Amato: 48-46
Chris Lee: 48-46
Tony Weeks: 48-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Consensus 2019 Fight of the Year and an all-time classic. After four grueling rounds of back-and-forth warfare, Adesanya dug deep in the fifth round, scoring three knockdowns to win a unanimous decision (48-46 x3) and claim the interim belt alongside Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Anderson Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva
Feb / 09 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 09 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 234 Main Event • Passing of the Torch • Adesanya vs. Silva
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Anderson Silva
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Anderson Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)34-8-0 (1 NC)
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout15-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$170,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -650 (Favorite)
vs
Anderson Silva: +475 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Derek Cleary: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Christopher Floyd: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A historic passing-of-the-torch spectacle. Adesanya traded Matrix-style feints and strikes with his idol over 15 competitive minutes, out-landing the legendary Brazilian champion to win 30-27 across all scorecards and collect Fight of the Night ($50k).
WIN
Derek Brunson
United States
United States
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
Nov / 03 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:51)
Nov / 03 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:51
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 230 Main Card Opener • Adesanya vs. Brunson
Main Card Showcase
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Derek Brunson
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 186 lbs
Derek Brunson Record at Bout (Opponent)18-6-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout14-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$110,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -320 (Favorite)
vs
Derek Brunson: +260 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya stuffed multiple takedown attempts before timing a devastating knee to the chin, dropping Brunson repeatedly with a head kick and straight punches to force referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 4:51 of round one, picking up Performance of the Night ($50k).
WIN
Brad Tavares
United States
United States
The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale
Jul / 06 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 06 / 2018
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TUF 27 Finale Main Event • Tavares vs. Adesanya
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Brad Tavares
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Palms Casino Resort)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Palms Casino Resort)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Brad Tavares Record at Bout (Opponent)17-4-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout13-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Brad Tavares: +130 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Derek Cleary: 50-45
Chris Lee: 50-45
Junichiro Kamijo: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first UFC main event, Adesanya dismantled veteran contender Tavares over five rounds, stopping 11 of 12 takedowns and connecting with 127 significant strikes to capture a dominant unanimous decision alongside Performance of the Night ($50k).
WIN
Marvin Vettori
Italy
Italy
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje
Apr / 14 / 2018
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 14 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FOX 29 Main Card • Adesanya vs. Vettori
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Marvin Vettori
Fight Location Glendale, Arizona, United States (Gila River Arena)
Glendale, Arizona, United States (Gila River Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 186 lbs
Marvin Vettori Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-1
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout12-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -245 (Favorite)
vs
Marvin Vettori: +205 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Derek Cleary: 29-28
Chris Flores: 29-28
Marcos Rosales: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A fast-paced contest where Adesanya out-struck Vettori with precision leg kicks and sharp straight rights through rounds one and two, withstanding Vettori’s third-round grappling charge to edge a split decision victory.
WIN
Rob Wilkinson
Australia
Australia
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
Feb / 10 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:37)
Feb / 10 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME3:37
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Adesanya vs. Wilkinson
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Rob Wilkinson
Fight Location Perth, Australia (Perth Arena)
Perth, Australia (Perth Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 186 lbs
Rob Wilkinson Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout11-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -310 (Favorite)
vs
Rob Wilkinson: +255 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Perceval
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A memorable UFC debut. After defending against Wilkinson’s relentless fence wrestling in round one, Adesanya unleashed a striking clinic in round two, battering Wilkinson with knees and crisp punches against the cage for a TKO at 3:37, bagging a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Stuart Dare
New Zealand
New Zealand
Hex Fight Series 12
Nov / 24 / 2017
KO
Rnd 1 (4:53)
Nov / 24 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME4:53
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Hex Fight Series Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Dare
Captured Hex Middleweight Title
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Stuart Dare
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)
Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Stuart Dare Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout10-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Peter Hickmott
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya claimed the Hex Fight Series championship with a picture-perfect left high kick that knocked Stuart Dare unconscious with seven seconds left in round one.
WIN
Melvin Guillard
United States
United States
AFC 20: Australian Fighting Championship 20
Jul / 28 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:49)
Jul / 28 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME4:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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AFC Interim Middleweight Championship • Adesanya vs. Guillard
Captured AFC Interim Title
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Melvin Guillard
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)
Melbourne, Australia (Melbourne Pavilion)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Melvin Guillard Record at Bout (Opponent)32-18-2 (3 NC)
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout9-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Peter Hickmott
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing seasoned UFC veteran Guillard, Adesanya controlled distance with front kicks and straight rights, dropping Guillard and finishing with ground-and-pound at 4:49 of round one to capture the AFC interim middleweight title.
WIN
Murad Kuramagomedov
Russia
Russia
WLF: E.P.I.C.: Elevation Power in Cage 4
May / 28 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:05)
May / 28 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME1:05
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WLF E.P.I.C. 4 Feature • Adesanya vs. Kuramagomedov
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Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Murad Kuramagomedov
Fight Location Zhengzhou, China (Henan TV Studio 8)
Zhengzhou, China (Henan TV Studio 8)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Murad Kuramagomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout8-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya stopped Russian combat sambo specialist Kuramagomedov with blistering hooks and follow-up ground strikes at 1:05 of round two in China.
WIN
Andrew Flores Smith
Peru
Peru
Wu Lin Feng: Glory of Heroes 2
May / 07 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:00)
May / 07 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Glory of Heroes 2 Feature • Adesanya vs. Flores Smith
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Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Andrew Flores Smith
Fight Location Shenzhen, China (Shenzhen Bao’an Stadium)
Shenzhen, China (Shenzhen Bao’an Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Andrew Flores Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)14-8-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout7-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya battered Peruvian competitor Flores Smith with punishing low kicks and sharp knees, inflicting enough damage over five minutes to force Smith’s corner to wave off the fight before round two.
WIN
Dibir Zagirov
Russia
Russia
WLF: E.P.I.C.: Elevation Power in Cage 2
Mar / 13 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:23)
Mar / 13 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME2:23
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 WLF E.P.I.C. 2 Feature • Adesanya vs. Zagirov
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Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Dibir Zagirov
Fight Location Zhengzhou, China (Henan TV Studio 8)
Zhengzhou, China (Henan TV Studio 8)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Dibir Zagirov Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya utilized precision range kickboxing, stopping the unbeaten Russian prospect Zagirov with sharp punch combinations at 2:23 of the second round.
WIN
Vladimir Katykhin
Russia
Russia
WLF: E.P.I.C.: Elevation Power in Cage 1
Jan / 13 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Jan / 13 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 WLF E.P.I.C. 1 Feature • Adesanya vs. Katykhin
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Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Vladimir Katykhin
Fight Location Zhengzhou, China (Henan TV Studio 8)
Zhengzhou, China (Henan TV Studio 8)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Vladimir Katykhin Record at Bout (Opponent)31-7-1
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya sliced veteran Katykhin with cutting elbows and knee strikes, opening a severe facial laceration that resulted in a doctor stoppage at the conclusion of round two.
WIN
Gele Qing
China
China
WLF: New Zealand vs. China
Sep / 19 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:37)
Sep / 19 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME3:37
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 WLF Cross-Promotion • Adesanya vs. Qing
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Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Gele Qing
Fight Location Auckland, New Zealand (ASB Stadium)
Auckland, New Zealand (ASB Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Gele Qing Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in Auckland, Adesanya dissected Qing with razor-sharp elbows and body punches, forcing a second-round TKO stoppage at 3:37.
WIN
Maui Tuigamala
New Zealand
New Zealand
FPF: Fair Pay Fighting 1
Sep / 05 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:25)
Sep / 05 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME1:25
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Fair Pay Fighting 1 • Adesanya vs. Tuigamala
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Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Maui Tuigamala
Fight Location Auckland, New Zealand (ASB Stadium)
Auckland, New Zealand (ASB Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Maui Tuigamala Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya overwhelmed local challenger Tuigamala with creative kicks and sharp hands, ending the contest by TKO at 1:25 of round two.
WIN
Song Kenan
China
China
WFC: The Legend of Emei 3
Aug / 08 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:59)
Aug / 08 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:59
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Legend of Emei 3 • Adesanya vs. Song
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs Song Kenan
Fight Location Shahe, China
Shahe, ChinaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Song Kenan Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya stunned future UFC veteran Song Kenan with a pinpoint high kick and finished the bout with follow-up punches in under two minutes.
WIN
John Vake
New Zealand
New Zealand
Shuriken MMA: Best of the Best
Jun / 15 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:43)
Jun / 15 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:43
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Shuriken MMA Feature • Adesanya vs. Vake
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs John Vake
Fight Location Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New ZealandDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
John Vake Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Adesanya defended early takedowns and overwhelmed Vake on the feet, delivering crisp power punches to earn a first-round TKO stoppage at 4:43.
WIN
James Griffiths
New Zealand
New Zealand
SFC 9: Supremacy Fighting Championship 9
Mar / 24 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:09)
Mar / 24 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:09
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Adesanya vs. Griffiths
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupIsrael Adesanya vs James Griffiths
Fight Location Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New ZealandDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
James Griffiths Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Professional MMA Debut. Adesanya showcased his kickboxing repertoire, overwhelming Griffiths with fast hand-and-foot combinations to score a TKO victory at 2:09 of round one.
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