Middleweight#6 RankedACTIVE
Israel Adesanya
24-5
Age
36
Height
6'4"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
80"
Avg Fight Time
17:35
Gym
City Kickboxing
UFC Record
13-5(18 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 0 Sub 8 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 4R3 2R5 6
Last 5
LLLWL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
8
Style
Freestyle
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Next Fight2026-03-28
JP
vs Joe Pyfer
Opponent Last Bout
W - Abus MagomedovSubmissionR2 1:46· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
LOSS
NI
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:30
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:30
LOSS
DD
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 3:38
LOSS
SS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Alex Pereira
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:21
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:21
LOSS
AP
vs Alex Pereira
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R5 2:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R5 2:01
WIN
JC
vs Jared Cannonier
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MV
vs Marvin Vettori
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
PC
vs Paulo Costa
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:59
WIN
YR
vs Yoel Romero
UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:33
WIN
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DB
vs Derek Brunson
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:51
WIN
BT
vs Brad Tavares
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MV
vs Marvin Vettori
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RW
vs Rob Wilkinson
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 3:37
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 3:37
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.0/min
Grappling
0.05 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Israel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
45 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+95% vs div avg
96%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
84%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
76%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
56%
⭐Other
Counters
40%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (96%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (180%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 352% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#13
60% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#22
40% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 60% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (1/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 77% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (124% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#33 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#11 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc92%
Clinch
68% acc5%
Ground
67% acc3%
Striking Differential+0.82/min
4.02 landed/min3.20 absorbed/min
4.02
Landed/Min
3.20
Absorbed/Min
0.62
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1271
Sig. Strikes Attempted2639
Key Insights
Israel is a distance-first striker, with 92% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (30%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 92% of output at range with 48% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 6.5x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
11%
Low
Division Rank#42 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
77%
Elite
Division Rank#19 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
11%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
8
Total
9
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.05
TD / 15min
0.14
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
1
Landed
9
Attempted
11%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.05/15min).
Solid TD defense at 77%.
Lower TD accuracy (11%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,271
1.34
Ratio
Absorbed
948
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
13/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.4
Low Output
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
97%
R3 vs R1 Output
124%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 124% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
0:01
R2 Control
0:06
R3 Control
0:22
R1 to Final
+23%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.4pp
Body
+4.3pp
Leg
-17.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 10 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
18.7
sig strikes / round
Output Change
96%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#24
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#33
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#11
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#11
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#42
of 46
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#34
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#18
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3141
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
5
/ 10
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights