Best fights of Israel Adesanya
Over 14 years as a professional, Israel Adesanya has compiled a 24-6 (16) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Israel Adesanya KOs Alex Pereira in their 2nd fight
On April 8, 2023 Israel Adesanya fought Alex Pereira for the UFC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Adesanya was 33 years old with a record of 23-2, and Pereira was 35 with a record of 7-1. Adesanya was coming off a loss, while Pereira was on a 7-fight winning streak. Adesanya stopped Alex Pereira via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Israel Adesanya KOs Robert Whittaker
On October 6, 2019 Israel Adesanya fought Robert Whittaker for the UFC middleweight title. Adesanya was 30 years old with a record of 17-0, and Whittaker was 28 with a record of 20-4. Adesanya was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Whittaker was on a 9-fight winning streak. Adesanya stopped Robert Whittaker via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker in their 2nd fight
On February 12, 2022 Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title against Robert Whittaker. It was their second meeting. Adesanya was 32 years old with a record of 21-1, and Whittaker was 31 with a record of 23-5. Adesanya was coming off a win and Whittaker was on a 3-fight winning streak. Adesanya won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Israel Adesanya defeats Kelvin Gastelum
On April 13, 2019 Israel Adesanya fought Kelvin Gastelum for the vacant UFC middleweight title. Adesanya was 29 years old with a record of 16-0, and Gastelum was 27 with a record of 16-3. Adesanya was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Gastelum was on a 2-fight winning streak. Adesanya won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Israel Adesanya defeats Marvin Vettori in their 2nd fight
On June 12, 2021 Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title against Marvin Vettori. It was their second meeting. Adesanya was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Vettori was 27 with a record of 17-4-1. Adesanya was coming off a loss, while Vettori was on a 5-fight winning streak. Adesanya won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Israel Adesanya defeats Jared Cannonier
On July 2, 2022 Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title against Jared Cannonier. Adesanya was 32 years old with a record of 22-1, and Cannonier was 38 with a record of 15-5. Both Adesanya and Cannonier were on a 2-fight winning streak. Adesanya won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Israel Adesanya KOs Paulo Costa
On September 27, 2020 Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title against Paulo Costa. Adesanya was 31 years old with a record of 19-0, and Costa was 29 with a record of 13-0. Adesanya was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Costa was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Adesanya stopped Paulo Costa via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Israel Adesanya defeats Anderson Silva
On February 10, 2019 Israel Adesanya faced Anderson Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Adesanya was 29 years old with a record of 15-0, and Silva was 43 with a record of 34-8. Adesanya was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Silva was coming off a win. Adesanya won via unanimous decision.
9. Israel Adesanya defeats Brad Tavares
On July 6, 2018 Israel Adesanya faced Brad Tavares in a middleweight bout. Adesanya was 28 years old with a record of 13-0, and Tavares was 30 with a record of 17-4. Adesanya was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Tavares was on a 4-fight winning streak. Adesanya won via unanimous decision.
10. Israel Adesanya defeats Yoel Romero
On March 7, 2020 Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title against Yoel Romero. Adesanya was 30 years old with a record of 18-0, and Romero was 42 with a record of 13-4. Adesanya was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak, while Romero was on a 2-fight losing streak. Adesanya won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.