Israel Adesanya, a formidable athlete, competed with an impressive record of 24-5-0 in mixed martial arts (MMA), specifically in the Middleweight division at 185 lbs. Standing tall at 6' 4', he boasts a reach of 80', making him a challenging opponent for any competitor. In terms of fighting style, Adesanya demonstrated a freestyle approach, showcasing a significant strikes per minute average of 4.02 and striking accuracy of 48%. His opponents often struggled to land blows against him, with strike defense at 55%. However, his takedown attempts were minimal, averaging 0.05 per 15 minutes. Throughout his UFC career, Adesanya achieved notable victories, most notably over Anderson Silva, whose ELO rating was 1201. In recent years, he faced a series of challenges. On November 12, 2022, he suffered a knockout loss against Alex Pereira. However, he bounced back on April 8, 2023, defeating Pereira via KO/TKO punch. Later in the year, on September 9, he faced Sean Strickland and lost via unanimous decision (U-DEC). In August 2024, Adesanya was submitted by Dricus Du Plessis via rear naked choke. His most recent fight, on February 1, 2025, ended in a loss against Nassourdine Imavov via KO/TKO punch.