- Israel Adesanya was the former undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion.
- Adesanya holds an MMA record of 24 wins and four losses.
- Adesanya lost to Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC 305 in August via fourth-round submission.
Israel Adesanya suffered his second consecutive loss in the UFC after Dricus Du Plessis submitted him in the fourth round of their UFC middleweight title match on Aug. 18 in front of the sold-out RAC Arena crowd in Perth, Australia. Adesanya failed to shrug off the rear-naked choke submission of Du Plessis and was forced to tap out. It was the first time he sustained back-to-back losses in his MMA career.
Despite this latest setback, “The Last Stylebender” remains one of UFC’s biggest stars and a perpetual favorite in online sports betting via the UFC odds. But when will the Nigerian-New Zealander return to action?
"I'm not f****** leavin!" 🗣@Stylebender vows to be back after #UFC305! pic.twitter.com/384e5X011x
— UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2024
When Is Israel Adesanya’s Next Fight?
Adesanya’s next opponent is yet to be determined, but he can face other top contenders in the 185-pound division, such as Nassourdine Imavov, Brendan Allen, and Roman Dolidze. He can also rematch divisional challengers he previously defeated, such as Jared Cannonier, Marvin Vettori, and Paulo Costa.
Israel Adesanya MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 24-4
- Wins by TKO/KO: 16
- Wins by decision: 8
- Striking accuracy: 50%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.93
- Significant strikes absorbed: 2.67
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.19
- Significant strikes defense: 60%
- Takedown defense: 79%
- Knockdown average: 0.76
- Average fight time: 18:09
Israel Adesanya Notable Wins
Israel Adesanya has wins over the likes of Anderson Silva, Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson, Paulo Costa, Yoel Romero, Jared Cannonier and Alex Pereira.
Israel Adesanya UFC Earnings
Israel Adesanya’s UFC earnings are estimated at $11.1 million, along with his performance bonuses. This figure doesn’t include his earnings through sponsorships and other brand endorsements. His latest fight with Strickland has earned him a single-fight purse of $3.5 million.
Israel Adesanya Team and Corner
Israel Adesanya trains under the City Kickboxing in Auckland, New Zealand, where other top UFC names like UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski, Kai Kara-France, Dan Hooker and Brad Riddell prepare.
Aside from his teammates, Adesanya’s corner during fights also includes City Kickboxing coaches Eugene Bareman, Doug Viney, Chanel Niumata, Tristam Apikitoa and Mike Angove.
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