Israel Adesanya
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Records
Adesanya's career features historic achievements in the UFC. He became the first MMA athlete to sign a sponsorship deal with Puma in 2020. His 2019 fight against Kelvin Gastelum was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing, recognizing it as one of the greatest fights in the promotion's history. He is a two-time middleweight champion and has headlined major pay-per-view events worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Hall of Fame (Fight Wing)
Inducted for his 2019 fight against Kelvin Gastelum.
Two-time UFC Middleweight Champion
Regained the title in 2023 after losing it in 2022.
Interim UFC Middleweight Champion
Won interim title at UFC 236.
Rankings & Lists
UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings
UFC middleweight rankings
Records & Feats
First MMA athlete to sign with Puma
In 2020, Adesanya became the first mixed martial artist to secure a sponsorship deal with Puma.
UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing induction
His 2019 fight against Kelvin Gastelum was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing in 2023.