{"id":82751,"date":"2023-05-30T15:57:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=82751"},"modified":"2023-05-30T15:57:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:57:37","slug":"where-is-israel-adesanya-from-and-what-is-his-net-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/where-is-israel-adesanya-from-and-what-is-his-net-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is Israel Adesanya From and What is His Net Worth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian\u2013New Zealander professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer best known for winning the UFC middleweight championship in 2023. He is from Lagos state, Nigeria, and his net worth is estimated at $4 million.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The former Glory Kickboxer, Israel Adesanya, aka The Stylebender, currently ranks #5 in the UFC Men’s pound-for-pound rankings with a professional record of 24 wins and 2 losses. He has successfully won millions of hearts via his capabilities which have earned him multiple championships. Today, he is one of the biggest and perhaps, richest mixed martial artists in the world. Get to know more about Israel Adesanya’s history and how he accumulated his wealth.<\/p>\n

Where Is Israel Adesanya From?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Israel Adesanya hails from Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria. He belongs to the Yoruba tribe and his full name is Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya. His father, Oluwafemi, is an accountant, while his mother, Taiwo, is a nurse. He has four siblings and their named are Deborah Adesanya, Samuel Adesanya, David Adesanya and Bolu Adesanya.<\/p>\n

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Israel Adesanya with his parents and siblings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Israel Adesanya started his education at Chrisland School, Opebi, in Ikeja, Lagos<\/a>, before he relocated to Ghana with his family for 10 months. At the age of 10, he moved to Rotorua, New Zealand, and furthered his education at Rotorua Boys\u2019 High School. He also attended the Universal College of Learning, Whanganui, where he bagged a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Design.<\/p>\n

What is Israel Adesanya’s Net Worth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Israel Adesanya’s net worth is estimated at $4 million, which he accumulated mostly from his career as a professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer. Israel is currently competing in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current and two-time UFC Middleweight Champion. With his career still at its peak, Israel is bound to earn more income from his future fights, thereby increasing his net worth and sponsorship deals even further.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old mixed martial artist not only makes his income from winning his fights but also from the number of PPVs he sells and how well he is able to entertain his viewers. Generally, his income is from various sources which include his base salary, pay-per-view earnings, and sponsorship incomes.<\/p>\n

How Much Did Israel Adesanya Earn as a Kickboxer?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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