Born in Nigeria, Israel Adesanya had a lengthy kickboxing career before he transitioned into MMA. However, he quickly made a name for himself with his confident striking and Matrix-esque defensive skills. He’s also a charismatic guy on the mic too, and he gained many fans whenever he made a meme on social media or simply breakdanced into the octagon.
Many countries have created a UFC champion, but Africa is the only one to create so many champions in such a short span of time. Currently, these four active African fighters in the UFC have a combined record of 21-1 in the organization.
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