Israel Adesanya losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Israel Adesanya has compiled a 24-6 (16) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. He has six losses, four of them in title fights.
6. Israel Adesanya loses to Joe Pyfer via KO
On March 28, 2026 Israel Adesanya faced Joe Pyfer in a middleweight bout. Adesanya was 36 years old with a record of 24-5, and Pyfer was 29 with a record of 15-3. Adesanya was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Pyfer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pyfer stopped Adesanya via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Israel Adesanya loses to Nassourdine Imavov via KO
On February 1, 2025 Israel Adesanya faced Nassourdine Imavov in a middleweight bout. Adesanya was 35 years old with a record of 24-4, and Imavov was 29 with a record of 15-4. Adesanya was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Imavov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Imavov stopped Adesanya via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Israel Adesanya loses to Dricus du Plessis via KO
On August 18, 2024 Israel Adesanya fought Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title. Adesanya was 35 years old with a record of 24-3, and Plessis was 30 with a record of 21-2. Adesanya was coming off a loss, while Plessis was on a 9-fight winning streak. Plessis submitted Adesanya via face crank in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Israel Adesanya loses to Sean Strickland via unanimous decision
On September 10, 2023 Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland. Adesanya was 34 years old with a record of 24-2, and Strickland was 32 with a record of 27-5. Adesanya was coming off a win and Strickland was on a 2-fight winning streak. Adesanya lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Strickland.
2. Israel Adesanya loses to Alex Pereira via KO
On November 12, 2022 Israel Adesanya defended his UFC middleweight title against Alex Pereira. Adesanya was 33 years old with a record of 23-1, and Pereira was 35 with a record of 6-1. Adesanya was on a 3-fight winning streak and Pereira was on a 6-fight winning streak. Pereira stopped Adesanya via TKO in the 5th round. Lost the title.
1. Israel Adesanya loses to Jan Błachowicz via unanimous decision
On March 6, 2021 Israel Adesanya fought Jan Błachowicz for the UFC light heavyweight title. Adesanya was 31 years old with a record of 20-0, and Błachowicz was 38 with a record of 27-8. Adesanya was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Błachowicz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Adesanya lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Błachowicz.