Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-born New Zealand mixed martial artist and former two-time UFC middleweight champion. Known for his striking prowess and charismatic personality, Adesanya has become one of the most prominent figures in the sport. His most notable bout, a five-round interim title fight against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 in 2019, is celebrated for its intensity and has now been recognized with an induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. Adesanya's ability to captivate audiences both inside and outside the octagon has solidified his legacy in combat sports.
Born on Jul 22, 1989 (35 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,539 | $68,000 | 25$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,124 | $210,000 | 93$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 8,967 | $180,000 | 86$ |
| Totals | 3 | 27,704,207 | 12,630 | $458,000 | 204$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kazakhstan:
Israel Adesanya is one of the brightest UFC fighters in the middleweight division, known for his unique fighting style and charisma.
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New Zealand:
Israel Adesanya became the champion of the middleweight division within two years of his UFC debut.
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Croatia:
Israel Adesanya has previously played the role of the company's face.
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New Zealand:
The Polish powerhouse was the first man to beat Ulberg’s City Kickboxing teammate Israel Adesanya in MMA.
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New Zealand:
Israel Adesanya reflects on his mixed martial arts journey and his expectations of returning to the UFC.
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Nigeria:
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has hit back at critics labelling him ‘washed’ following his third consecutive defeat against Nassourdine Imavov.
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Nigeria:
Israel Adesanya has expressed gratitude following the announcement that his epic 2019 clash with Kelvin Gastelum will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
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