Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya

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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 (37 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
10,881
Power
474$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 6.00 0.21% +10% 4,822,233 10,881 $210,000 474$
Totals 2 4,822,233 10,881 $210,000 474$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Israel Adesanya lost to Jan Blachowicz in a title fight. 5

Navajo Stirling Jan Blachowicz Khalil Rountree Jr Magomed Ankalaev Carlos Ulberg Christopher Reive
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: UFC Serbia: Navajo Stirling steps in against Jan Blachowicz on less than three weeks’ notice - On The Up

New Zealand New Zealand: Israel Adesanya has decided to part ways with City Kickboxing to focus on individual training for his MMA career. 7

Eugene Bareman Andrei Paulet Christopher Reive
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: UFC: Israel Adesanya parts ways with City Kickboxing to continue MMA career

New Zealand New Zealand: Israel Adesanya is a former UFC champion who has 8.2 million followers. 7

Tim Payne Kane Williamson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: World Cup: Tim Payne overtakes All Blacks in followers on Instagram after viral World Cup push

Israel Israel: Israel Adesanya is a charismatic New Zealand fighter who has had a rivalry with Alex Pereira. 5

Alex Pereira Magomed Ankalaev Conor Mcgregor Jon Jones Dana White Donald Trump
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): האלכוהוליסט שהפך לאלוף UFC קטלני

New Zealand New Zealand: Its fame further increased when UFC star Israel Adesanya became a part-owner. 8

Romero Yarbrough
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Auckland eateries Broke Boy Taco and Taco Amaiz end public feud, planning charity cook-up

New Zealand New Zealand: Israel Adesanya is a prominent UFC fighter who has been a significant influence on Brando Peričić's career. 9

Brando Pericic Eugene Bareman David Tuitupou Carlos Ulberg Navajo Stirling Elisha Ellison Michelle Montague
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: UFC Perth: Brando Peričić on Israel Adesanya influence and rocky road to MMA’s pinnacle

New Zealand New Zealand: Israel Adesanya is a mixed martial artist who has been involved in raising awareness about coward punches. 8

Eugene Bareman Carlos Ulberg Navajo Stirling Cameron Rowston Christopher Reive
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: City Kickboxing coach Eugene Bareman on fight against coward punches

Croatia Croatia: Israel Adesanya is a former champion who lost to Dricus Du Plessis in a title defense. 5

Dricus Du Plessis Morne Visser Hamzat Chimaev Sean Strickland Reinier De Ridder Nassourdine Imavov Caio Borralho
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Fight Site - ’On je jednodimenzionalan borac, boks mu je smiješan. Ne predstavlja nam nikakav problem, ima samo jedno oružje’

New Zealand New Zealand: Israel Adesanya is a UFC legend who trained alongside Carlos Ulberg. 9

Carlos Ulberg Dominick Reyes Magomed Ankalaev
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: UFC Perth: Carlos Ulberg’s journey from NRL dreams to UFC stardom continues

New Zealand New Zealand: Israel Adesanya, former UFC champion, appeared in a video with Dan Hooker announcing the return of the one-minute scraps. 8

Dan Hooker Champ Betham Panuve Helu Ryan Satterthwaite Thedoctor Conor Mcgregor Jon Paul Te Rito Ciara Cremin Raewyn Connell Jock Phillips
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Street fighting men: The awful allure of run it straight