Israel Adesanya a Nigerian-born New Zealand professional MMA fighter, kickboxer, and former boxer has attracted lots of media attention lately following his upcoming bout on Sunday (July 3).
The UFC middleweight champion would have to defend his title against Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276 on Sunday at T-Mobile Arena. Interestingly, He has won multiple titles in all three disciplines.
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The evening’s main event will pit Israel Adesanya against Jared Cannonier for the UFC middleweight championship. He has no idea how the fight will unfold, but he is certain of one thing: it will not end well for Cannonier.
This will be Adesanya’s fifth defense of the 185-pound title since defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 243. He is unbeaten at middleweight, with his only MMA loss coming when he attempted to defend his light heavyweight title.
As a UFC champion, Adesanya has defeated Yoel Romero, Paulo Costa, and Marvin Vettori, as well as a rematch with Whittaker.
Israel happens to be the eldest of his four younger siblings; Bolu Adesanya, Deborah Adesanya, Samuel Adesanya, and David Adesanya.
Oluwafemi Adesanya and Taiwo Adesanya happen to be the biological parents of the 32-year-old fighter and his siblings.
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