Israel Adesanya is a professional mixed martial artist and current UFC Middleweight Champion. He is of Nigerian descent and was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He currently resides in New Zealand. As of June 2019, Adesanya is ranked the #5 middleweight fighter in the world by Sherdog. In 2018, Adesanya made his UFC debut against Rob Wilkinson at UFC 221. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Following his successful UFC debut, Adesanya went on to win his next five fights, all by stoppage. This includes wins over Derek Brunson, Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum (to become interim UFC Middleweight Champion), and Robert Whittaker (to become undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion). As of June 2019, Adesanya has earned a total of $1,145,000 from his MMA fights. $600,000 of this total came from his fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 243, where he earned a base salary of $350,000 and a win bonus of $250,000.
Who is Israel Adesanya?
Israel Adesanya is a mixed martial arts fighter from Nigeria. He is the current UFC Middleweight Champion. Adesanya began his professional MMA career in 2012, and fought in various regional promotions before signing with the UFC in 2018.
Adesanya made his UFC debut against Rob Wilkinson at UFC 221 in February 2018. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Adesanya then faced Derek Brunson at UFC 230 in November 2018, winning the fight via TKO in the first round.
In 2019, Adesanya fought Kelvin Gastelum for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 236. He won the fight via unanimous decision, and became the interim champion. In October 2019, Adesanya knocked out Robert Whittaker to become the undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion.
Adesanya has earned multiple performance of the night bonuses during his UFC career. As of October 2019, he is ranked #4 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings and #1 in the middleweight division.
What is the UFC?
The UFC is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the United States. It is the largest MMA promotion company in the world and features some of the highest-level fighters in the sport. The UFC produces events worldwide that feature 12 different weight divisions and follow the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.
How much money did Adesanya make in his last fight?
In his last fight, Israel Adesanya made $500,000. This includes his $300,000 base salary, as well as his $200,000 win bonus. In addition to this, Adesanya also received a $50,000 fight night bonus for his performance.
What are some of Adesanya’s future fights?
After his successful UFC debut, Adesanya is scheduled to face Derek Brunson at UFC 230 on November 3, 2018. The winner of this fight will likely earn a title shot against the current Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker.
Adesanya has also been linked to a potential fight with fellow undefeated MMA fighter, Paulo Costa. However, nothing has been finalized yet. Depending on how Adesanya’s future fights play out, he could potentially become one of the biggest stars in the UFC.
Conclusion
Israel Adesanya is a successful mixed martial artist who has made a lot of money in his career. According to reports, he has made over $5 million dollars in total from his fights. This includes his base salary, win bonus, and performance-based bonuses. In addition to this, Adesanya also receives sponsorship deals and appearance fees, which can add up to a significant amount of money. It is clear that Adesanya is doing very well for himself financially and is likely to continue making a lot of money in the future.
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