Israel Adesanya is a professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer from Nigeria. Born on July 22, 1989, he gained fame for his striking skills and unique fighting style. Adesanya competes in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and has held the UFC Middleweight Championship. Adesanya began his martial arts journey in kickboxing before transitioning to MMA. He is known for his charismatic personality and has a strong following due to his performances in the octagon. With multiple title defenses, he is regarded as one of the top fighters in the middleweight division.