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About Israel Adesanya
Nigerian-New Zealander mixed martial artist, born 1989
Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-New Zealander professional mixed martial artist, former kickboxer, and boxer. Born in 1989, he competes in the UFC middleweight division and is a former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion. He first built his name in kickboxing before moving fully into mixed martial arts. His career is defined by striking, championship runs in the UFC, and a background that also includes boxing, with his profile shaped by competition at the highest level of the sport.
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