Israel adesanya news
Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Here are some recent news and updates about him:
Recent Fights:
- Israel Adesanya defeated Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision at UFC 263 on June 12, 2021.
- Israel Adesanya lost to Jan Blachowicz via TKO (punches) at UFC 259 on March 6, 2021.
Upcoming Fights:
- Israel Adesanya is scheduled to face Robert Whittaker in a rematch at UFC 271 on February 12, 2022.
News and Controversies:
- In October 2021, Adesanya was involved in a controversy when he made a comment about his opponent, Marvin Vettori, saying that he was "boring" and that he didn't want to fight him again. Vettori responded by saying that Adesanya was "arrogant" and that he was only interested in fighting him because he was a "bigger name".
- In November 2021, Adesanya was criticized for his comments about the UFC's decision to book a fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Adesanya said that the fight was "boring" and that he didn't understand why the UFC was booking it. McGregor responded by saying that Adesanya was "jealous" and that he was only trying to get attention.
Awards and Recognition:
- Israel Adesanya was named the UFC Middleweight Champion in 2019 after defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 243.
- Adesanya was also named the UFC Fighter of the Year in 2019.
Personal Life:
- Adesanya is of Nigerian descent and was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He moved to Australia with his family at a young age and began training in martial arts at the age of 10.
- Adesanya is known for his charismatic personality and his love of music. He has released several rap songs and has performed at music festivals.