Former UFC Middleweight Israel Adesanya has been around for so long in MMA that it is easy to forget that he had a long and illustrious career as a professional kick boxer.
Adesanya has prepared for his first non-title UFC fight since 2019 when he is opposed to Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on 1 February. While the 'Stylebender's' is 29th professional MMA fight, it is his 116th professional combat sport performance.
The Nigerian-Kiwi striker maintains a record of 105-10 on MMA, kickboxing and boxing. Although his six consecutive title defenses in the middleweight are impressive, his kickboxing reception is that too, including winning various One-Night tournaments.
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When Israel Adesanya eliminated three hunters in one night to win Kickbokkamions
It is worth mentioning that Adesanya won the King in the Tournament Championship Ring three times in two weight categories: Cruiserweight and heavyweight. We will concentrate on his king in the Ring 86 win, conclude with three knockouts in one session for the future UFC champion.
In April 2015, Adesanya went into the 'Cruiserweights II' tournament in King in The Ring 86, to which he added three more names to his then 22-2 kickboxing. At the time, the two defeats of Adesanya were in the hands of Filip Verlinden and Simon Marcus, who were very accomplished hunters.
'Izzy' came across colleague Kiwis Kim Loudon, Mark Timms and Pati Afoa, who were all champions in Muay Thai, Kickboxing or Karate. Adesanya defeated all three via Ko and TKO. In the final, Adesanya Afoa with an average right cross caused. Lawrence Kenshin on YouTube offers a great breakdown of Adesanya's tournament performance.
From 30 August 2014 to 31 October 2015, Adesanya defeated 13 hunters, nine in three nights, which ensured one of his best combat performances.
The teammates of Israel Adesanya took part in King in the Ring
Stadskickbox Products Carlos Ulberg, Navajo Stirling, Dan Hooker and Brad Riddell are all remarkable names that participated in King in the Ring.
Ulberg won the tournament twice, in 2017 and 2019, on the 100 kg and 92 kg of hooks respectively. 'Black Jag' now takes Jan Bachowicz on UFC London on March 22 and argues for a victory for UFC Light Heavyweight Title Title.
Hooker has also booked a controversial fight against Justin Gaethje for UFC 313. 'The hangman' won the King in the Ring '72max' tournament in 2013, although records are incomplete. His fighting is available on the King in the Ring YouTube channel.
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