Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya is a 33 year old Male fighter from Nigeria with a 23-2-0 pro MMA record. Adesanya most recently fought Alex Pereira at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Israel Adesanya lost to Alex Pereira by KO/TKO at 2:01 of Round 5 in the Middleweight division.
Israel Adesanya has 23 wins with a 66% finish rate, including 15 by knockout, 8 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 23-1-0 | Alex Pereira |
KO/TKO
R5 2:01
|
UFC 281 | 2022-11-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-1-0 | Jared Cannonier |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 276 | 2022-07-02 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-1-0 | Robert Whittaker |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 271 | 2022-02-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-1-0 | Marvin Vettori |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 263 | 2021-06-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-0-0 | Jan Błachowicz |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 259 | 2021-03-06 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-0-0 | Paulo Costa |
KO/TKO
R2 3:59
|
UFC 253 | 2020-09-26 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-0-0 | Yoel Romero |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 248 | 2020-03-07 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-0-0 | Robert Whittaker |
KO/TKO
R2 3:33
|
UFC 243 | 2019-10-05 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-0-0 | Kelvin Gastelum |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 236 | 2019-04-13 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-0-0 | Anderson Silva |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 234 | 2019-02-09 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-0-0 | Derek Brunson |
KO/TKO
R1 4:51
|
UFC 230 | 2018-11-03 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-0-0 | Brad Tavares |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale | 2018-07-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-0-0 | Marvin Vettori |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 29 | 2018-04-14 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Rob Wilkinson |
KO/TKO
R2 3:37
|
UFC 221 | 2018-02-10 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-0-0 | Stu Dare |
KO/TKO
R1 4:53
|
Hex Fight Series 12 | 2017-11-24 | Middleweight | HEX |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Melvin Guillard |
KO/TKO
R1 4:49
|
Australian FC 20 | 2017-07-28 | Middleweight | AFC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Murad Kuramagomedov |
KO/TKO
R2 1:05
|
WLF E.P.I.C. 4 | 2016-05-28 | Middleweight | WLF |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Andrew Flores Smith |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
Glory of Heroes 2 | 2016-05-07 | Middleweight | GOH |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Dibir Zagirov |
KO/TKO
R2 2:23
|
WLF E.P.I.C. 2 | 2016-03-12 | Middleweight | WLF |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Vladimir Katyhin |
KO/TKO
R2
|
WLF E.P.I.C. 1 | 2016-01-13 | Middleweight | WLF |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Gele Qing |
KO/TKO
R2 3:37
|
Regional circuit | 2015-09-19 | Middleweight | WLF |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Maui Tuigalama |
KO/TKO
R2 1:25
|
Regional circuit | 2015-09-05 | Middleweight | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Kenan Song |
KO/TKO
R1 1:59
|
EM Legend 3 | 2015-08-08 | Catchweight | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | John Vake |
KO/TKO
R2 3:10
|
Regional circuit | 2013-06-15 | SMMA | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | James Griffiths |
KO/TKO
R1 2:09
|
Regional circuit | 2012-03-24 | SFCNZ |
Adesanya made his professional debut against James Griffiths on March 24, 2012, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating James Griffiths who carried a 0-4-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Israel Adesanya beat James Griffiths by KO/TKO at 2:09 of Round 1.
Adesanya made his debut in the UFC against Rob Wilkinson on February 10, 2018, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold having compiled a 11-0-0 professional MMA record.
Israel Adesanya beat Rob Wilkinson by KO/TKO at 3:37 of Round 2. Israel Adesanya took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Since his debut, Adesanya has gone on to fight a total of 14 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-2-0.
Adesanya won the UFC Interim Middleweight Championship defeating Kelvin Gastelum on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2.
This was Adesanya's 1st UFC championship fight.
Israel Adesanya beat Kelvin Gastelum by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Adesanya won the UFC Middleweight Championship defeating Robert Whittaker on October 5, 2019 at UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya.
This was Adesanya's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Israel Adesanya beat Robert Whittaker by KO/TKO at 3:33 of Round 2. Israel Adesanya took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Adesanya defended his belt against Yoel Romero on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero.
This was Adesanya's first successful UFC middleweight title defence.
Israel Adesanya beat Yoel Romero by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Adesanya defended his belt for the 2nd time against Paulo Costa on September 26, 2020 at UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa.
Israel Adesanya beat Paulo Costa by KO/TKO at 3:59 of Round 2. Israel Adesanya took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Adesanya defeated the previously unbeaten Paulo Costa on September 26, 2020, at UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa. Paulo Costa came into the fight with a 13-0-0 record. Adesanya was a -185 betting favorite going into the fight. Israel Adesanya beat Paulo Costa by KO/TKO at 3:59 of Round 2. Israel Adesanya took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Adesanya lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jan Błachowicz on March 6, 2021 at UFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya lost to Jan Błachowicz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Adesanya defended his belt for the 3rd time against Marvin Vettori on June 12, 2021 at UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2.
Israel Adesanya beat Marvin Vettori by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Adesanya defended his belt for the 4th time against Robert Whittaker on February 12, 2022 at UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2.
Israel Adesanya beat Robert Whittaker by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Adesanya defended his belt for the 5th time against Jared Cannonier on July 2, 2022 at UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier.
Israel Adesanya beat Jared Cannonier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Adesanya lost his UFC Middleweight title to Alex Pereira on November 12, 2022 at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira having previously made 5 title defences.
Israel Adesanya lost to Alex Pereira by KO/TKO at 2:01 of Round 5.
Adesanya's last win came against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 on Saturday July 2, 2022. Israel Adesanya beat Jared Cannonier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Adesanya is not currently booked for any fights.
Adesanya's last loss came against Alex Pereira at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Israel Adesanya lost to Alex Pereira by KO/TKO at 2:01 of Round 5.
Adesanya has fought 14 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-2-0.
Adesanya has knocked out 15 opponents.
Adesanya has no submissions on his pro MMA record.
Adesanya has been knocked out 1 times.
Adesanya has never been submitted.
