In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), few names have commanded as much respect and admiration as Israel Adesanya. ... The Thai Warrior, he began training in kickboxing at 18.

Israel Adesanya Vs. Alex Pereira: Goes Back To Kickboxing Days. After the second loss to Pereira, ‘Izzy’ made a switch to the UFC in 2017 and fought against Rob Wilkinson.

Israel Adesanya scored three ... where he looked to add three more names to his then-22-2 kickboxing resume. At the time, Adesanya ... all of whom were champions in Muay Thai, kickboxing, or ...

Israel Adesanya UFC Fight Night 250 ... Orthodox/muay Thai. Risk ... Known as “The Last Stylebender,” Adesanya took to martial arts at a young age and is no stranger to dealing with ...

Pereira’s first kickboxing victory over Adesanya, in 2016, was a controversial split decision. In their rematch the following year, Pereira knocked him out with a left hook.

Recent updates on Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya has a 24-4 MMA record. In November 2022, at UFC 281, Adesanya faced Alex Pereira , who had previously defeated him twice in kickboxing.

Born in Nigeria, Adesanya spent his early teenage years in Rotorua, New Zealand, watching Japanese anime. After turning 18, he started training in kick-boxing, inspired by the Thai martial arts ...

ABU DHABI – After what is likely to go down as one of the most highlight reel-worthy knockouts in UFC history, Shara Magomedov brought part of his focus back to a longtime pursuit. Magomedov (15 ...

On 'Hot Ones,' MMA fighter Israel Adesanya broke down how anime has ... I felt made Muay Thai mainstream to the world,” he said, referring to the 2003 Thai martial arts filming starring ...