Israel Adesanya Next Fight

"The Last Stylebender"

24Wins

5Losses

0Draws

UFC Ranking :#9 Middleweight

Weight Class: Middleweight

Age: 36

Height: 193.04 cm

Nationality: Nigeria

Gym: City Kickboxing

Pro debut: Feb 10, 2018

Last fight: Mar 28, 2026 (7 days)

Israel Adesanya is a Nigeria MMA fighter competing in the Middleweight division.

In their last fight on March 28, 2026 (UFC Fight Night 271 - Adesanya vs. Pyfer), Israel Adesanya was defeated by Joe Pyfer via TKO (Punches).

Next Fight

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News

Mailbag: Where does Israel Adesanya go from here?

MMA Fighting · 14h

Mailbag: If Israel Adesanya insists on fighting again, what should the UFC do with him?

Yahoo Sports · 1j

Israel Adesanya knocked out by Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night in Seattle

Al Jazeera · 6j

Pyfer finishes Adesanya in career-best win at UFC Fight Night

ESPN · 6j

UFC Fight Night odds, lines, predictions, time: Adesanya vs. Pyfer picks from proven MMA expert

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Fight History

Loss

#6Joe Pyfer

Mar 28, 2026TKO (Punches)R2 4:18UFC Fight Night 271 - Adesanya vs. Pyfer

Loss

#2Nassourdine Imavov

Feb 1, 2025TKO (Punches)R2 0:30UFC Fight Night 250 - Adesanya vs. Imavov

Loss

#1Dricus Du Plessis

Aug 17, 2024Submission (Face Crank)R4 3:38UFC 305 - Du Plessis vs. Adesanya

Loss

#3Sean Strickland

Sep 9, 2023Decision (Unanimous)R5 5:00UFC 293 - Adesanya vs. Strickland

Win

CAlex Pereira

Apr 8, 2023KO (Punches)R2 4:21UFC 287 - Pereira vs. Adesanya 2

Loss

CAlex Pereira

Nov 12, 2022TKO (Punches)R5 2:01UFC 281 - Adesanya vs. Pereira

Win

#11Jared Cannonier

Jul 2, 2022Decision (Unanimous)R5 5:00UFC 276 - Adesanya vs. Cannonier

Win

#10Robert Whittaker

Feb 12, 2022Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2

Win

Marvin Vettori

Jun 12, 2021Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00UFC 263 - Adesanya vs. Vettori 2

Loss

Jan Blachowicz

Mar 6, 2021Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00UFC 259 - Blachowicz vs. Adesanya

Recent Videos

UFC Seattle: Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer ¿El REGRESO del Rey? 🥊 #Shorts #UFC

Impacto UFC26 mars

Israel Adesanya criticizes the state of the UFC right now, where champions only fight once a year 😳🤔

UNDISPUTED UFC CHAMPIONS26 mars

SR Morning After LIVE Movsar Wins! Will UFC Give Him A Shot? MVP Reaction + Adesanya Return Preview!

Submission Radio22 mars

News

Mailbag: Where does Israel Adesanya go from here?

MMA Fighting · 14h

Mailbag: If Israel Adesanya insists on fighting again, what should the UFC do with him?

Yahoo Sports · 1j

Israel Adesanya knocked out by Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night in Seattle

Al Jazeera · 6j

Pyfer finishes Adesanya in career-best win at UFC Fight Night

ESPN · 6j

UFC Fight Night odds, lines, predictions, time: Adesanya vs. Pyfer picks from proven MMA expert

CBS Sports · 6j

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Israel Adesanya's next fight?

No upcoming fight has been announced for Israel Adesanya yet.

Who is Israel Adesanya fighting next?

Israel Adesanya will face Brad Tavares (21-11-0).

What is Israel Adesanya's MMA record?

Israel Adesanya has a professional MMA record of 24 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

What weight class does Israel Adesanya fight in?

Israel Adesanya competes in the Middleweight division.