Israel Adesanya (English Wikipedia)

"Israel Mobolaji Adesanya: The Last Stylebender". Nigeria Monthly. 3 August 2019. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2019.

nzherald.co.nz

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"Israel Adesanya was bullied as a child – now he's a New Zealand fight sensation". The New Zealand Herald. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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"Adesanya loses Glory kickboxing debut". The New Zealand Herald. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
"Kickboxing: Adesanya happy to fight on home soil". The New Zealand Herald. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
"Kickboxing: Adesanya joins the Super 8 fight". The New Zealand Herald. November 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
"UFC 259: Israel Adesanya makes weight with ease ahead of title fight". The New Zealand Herald. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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"Boxing: Adesanya claims Super 8 crown". The New Zealand Herald. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
"Hopman holds his own against champ". The New Zealand Herald. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
"UFC: Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson speaks out on Israel Adesanya's 'rape' comment". The New Zealand Herald. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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"Stylebender: What life was really like for MMA champion Israel Adesanya before his rise to stardom". Whanganui Chronicle. The New Zealand Herald. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
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odt.co.nz

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pulsesports.ng

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scmp.com

"UFC 248: Israel Adesanya has 'a few more fighters in my mind' after he deals with Yoel Romero". workscmp.com. 6 March 2020.

sherdog.com

Sloan, Mike. "Jason Wilnis Retains Middleweight Crown in Controversial Glory 37 Nod Over Israel Adesanya". sherdog.com. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
"UFC Books Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2 as UFC 263 Headliner on June 12". Sherdog. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
Sherdog.com. "Sean Strickland Outworks Israel Adesanya in Shocking UFC 293 Upset Down Under". Sherdog. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
"Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog. Retrieved 6 June 2023.

sportingnews.com

"The pain behind Israel Adesanya's rise to the UFC". Sporting News. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2018.

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Ourand, John (18 June 2021). "Sources: ESPN+ sees nearly 500,000 PPV buys for UFC 263". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved 18 June 2021.

stuff.co.nz

"'It's go time' for Kiwi Israel Adesanya as he finally arrives in the UFC". NZ Stuff. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
Liam Napier (1 November 2014). "Israel Adesanya into Super8 bout on wildcard". Stuff. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
Owen, Catrin; Earley, Melanie (25 September 2023), "UFC star Israel Adesanya admits drink-driving charges at Auckland District Court", Stuff, archived from the original on 11 December 2023, retrieved 12 January 2024
Gay, Edward (10 January 2024), "UFC fighter Israel Adesanya says sponsors would walk if he's convicted for drink-driving", Stuff, archived from the original on 11 January 2024, retrieved 12 January 2024
Gay, Edward (11 January 2024), "UFC star Israel Adesanya says sorry for posting social vid containing photos inside court", Stuff, retrieved 12 January 2024
Kermeen, Mat (14 June 2021). "UFC 263: Israel Adesanya issues challenge to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern over coward punch laws". Stuff. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
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stylebender.com

"The Last Stylebender – About Israel Adesanya". The Last Stylebender. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

talksport.com

"Dana White admits he regrets making Adesanya Vs Romero after snoozefest". talkSPORT. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.

tapology.com

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"UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 | MMA Event". Tapology.
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"UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira | MMA Event". Tapology.
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theathletic.com

Coppinger, Mike. "Sources: UFC 253 generated more than 700,000 PPV buys globally". The Athletic. Retrieved 2 October 2020.

thebodylockmma.com

Connelly, Shane (5 January 2020). "Israel Adesanya is The Body Lock's 2019 Fighter of the Year". The Body Lock. Retrieved 5 January 2020.

thesportsdaily.com

"Fight of the Day: Israel Adesanya vs. Simon Marcus". thesportsdaily.com. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.

thesportsman.com

Porter, Jack (7 March 2020). "How Anime Fuelled Israel Adesanya's Ambition, Ability And Style In The UFC". The Sportsman. Retrieved 27 May 2020.

tvnz.co.nz

"From bullied in high school to UFC champion: The untold journey of Kiwi MMA superstar Israel Adesanya". 1 News Now. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
Malili, Faleatua (10 August 2018). "'I'm going to do great things' – Kiwi fighter Israel Adesanya's amazing journey from Whanganui to the UFC". 1 News Now. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
"Israel Adesanya calls on Jacinda Ardern to toughen 'coward punch' laws". 1News. 14 June 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

ufc.com

"Israel Adesanya | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
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mmajunkie.usatoday.com

"Israel Adesanya defends middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 248". MMA Junkie. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
"UFC 248 results: Israel Adesanya keeps title in bizarre win over Yoel Romero". MMA Junkie. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
Nolan King (5 August 2022). "UFC 281 set with Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira headliner at Madison Square Garden". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
Simon Samano (8 February 2025). "Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum interim title-fight war joins UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
"UFC champ Israel Adesanya apologizes for 9/11 comment: 'I'll be more careful'". 23 February 2020.
King, Nolan (16 November 2022). "Israel Adesanya arrested at airport for possession of metal knuckles; manager says matter dismissed". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
Mike Bohn (4 January 2020). "MMA Junkie's 2019 'Fight of the Year': Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum". mmajunkie.com.
John Morgan (8 January 2020). "MMA Junkie's 2019 'Male Fighter of the Year': Israel Adesanya continues mind-blowing run". mmajunkie.com.
"MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for April: Israel Adesanya exacts revenge on Alex Pereira". MMAjunkie.com. 1 May 2023.
Mike Bohn (3 January 2024). "MMA Junkie's 2023 Knockout of the Year: Israel Adesanya def. Alex Pereira". MMAjunkie.com.
"Amanda Nunes, Israel Adesanya, Jorge Masvidal pace major winners at World MMA Awards". MMAjunkie.com. 27 December 2020.

ftw.usatoday.com

Henry McKenna (8 March 2020). "UFC 248: Dana White calls out 'terrible' fighter for unimpressive main event". ftw.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.

veoh.com

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von.gov.ng

Samuel Chimezie Isaiah (21 November 2024). "Adesanya vs. Imavov Headlines UFC Riyadh Event". gov.ng. Retrieved 27 November 2024.

vslive.co.nz

"SUPER 8: Kali Meehan vs Shane Cameron". VS LIVE. 22 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.

web.archive.org

"Nigeria's Adesanya beats Whittaker to become undisputed middleweight champion". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 6 October 2019. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
"Israel Adesanya finally reveals why he ditched the pink hair look before UFC 253". 27 September 2020. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021.
"Israel Mobolaji Adesanya: The Last Stylebender". Nigeria Monthly. 3 August 2019. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
"Israel Adesanya explains 'Death Note' anime reference at UFC 243". Bloody Elbow. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
"The Last Stylebender – About Israel Adesanya". The Last Stylebender. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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"TUF 27 Finale post-fight bonuses: Adesanya wins rare POTN bonus without a finish". Bloody Elbow. Archived from the original on 14 April 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
Kristen King (5 November 2020). "Pec-Gate solved? Israel Adesanya cites too much marijuana for unusual looking chest at UFC 253". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
"SUPER 8: Kali Meehan vs Shane Cameron". VS LIVE. 22 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
Block, George; Davison, Isaac (24 September 2023), "UFC superstar Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drink driving", The New Zealand Herald, archived from the original on 4 October 2023, retrieved 12 January 2024
Owen, Catrin; Earley, Melanie (25 September 2023), "UFC star Israel Adesanya admits drink-driving charges at Auckland District Court", Stuff, archived from the original on 11 December 2023, retrieved 12 January 2024
Gay, Edward (10 January 2024), "UFC fighter Israel Adesanya says sponsors would walk if he's convicted for drink-driving", Stuff, archived from the original on 11 January 2024, retrieved 12 January 2024
"Filming, recording, or taking photographs in court | The District Court of New Zealand", www.districtcourts.govt.nz, archived from the original on 6 December 2022, retrieved 12 January 2024
Foote, Stephen (25 May 2020). "UFC: Israel Adesanya lends support to cannabis legalisation in New Zealand". Newshub. Archived from the original on 2 June 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
"Israel Adesanya calls on Jacinda Ardern to toughen 'coward punch' laws". 1News. 14 June 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
Kermeen, Mat (14 June 2021). "UFC 263: Israel Adesanya issues challenge to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern over coward punch laws". Stuff. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
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Reive, Christopher (20 February 2018). "New Israel Adesanya was bullied as a child – now he's a New Zealand fight sensation". The New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
Reive, Christopher (20 February 2018). "MMA: Israel Adesanya was bullied as a child – now he's a New Zealand fight sensation". The New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 4 November 2018.

yahoo.com

sports.yahoo.com

"Jon Anik declares Israel Adesanya 'the greatest middleweight champion of all time' after UFC 287". Yahoo Sports. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
"Israel Adesanya wins interim title in possible Fight of the Year against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236". Yahoo Sports. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2023.

youtube.com

How Israel Adesanya's roots led him on a journey to the brink of UFC stardom | ESPN MMA, 3 October 2019, retrieved 19 October 2019
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The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Israel Adesanya Octagon Interview, 6 July 2018, retrieved 28 September 2020
"UFC Fighter Israel Adesanya Breaks Down His Tattoos | GQ Sports". YouTube. 12 April 2019.
Israel Adesanya Stops Mid-Interview When He Recognizes Booker T 😂. Retrieved 15 August 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
Glory Kickboxing (7 April 2017). "GLORY 37 Los Angeles: Jason Wilnis vs. Israel Adesanya (Middleweight Title Fight)". Retrieved 13 April 2019 – via YouTube.
Phon Xieng (29 January 2015). "Simon Marcus vs Israel Adesanya". Retrieved 13 April 2019 – via YouTube.