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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 2 | 8.50 | 0.11% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 240,078 | $448,000 | 522$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,130 | $68,000 | 35$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,569 | $210,000 | 112$ |
| Totals | 4 | 215,067,089 | 244,777 | $726,000 | 669$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Israel Adesanya is favored by Bright for his drive and confidence in the ring.
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Croatia:
Israel Adesanya is a good friend of Kamaru Usman, which has led Usman to avoid fighting him.
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New Zealand:
Israel Adesanya endorsed the event and encouraged people to attend.
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Nigeria:
Israel Adesanya’s UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will hold on Thursday, June 26, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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New Zealand:
Israel Adesanya of New Zealand during UFC 243 in 2019.
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New Zealand:
Israel Adesanya was the UFC's first two-time middleweight champion.
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Kazakhstan:
Israel Adesanya was featured in a video where he 'choked' a fan and took his girlfriend.
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Croatia:
Du Plessis has defended his title against Israel Adesanya.
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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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