Israel Adesanya is the former 2-time UFC middleweight champion with a professional MMA record of 24 wins and 3 losses. Before transitioning into mixed martial arts, he had formerly competed in professional boxing and kickboxing promotions.
Considered one of the greatest middleweight in the UFC, Israel Adesanya is now set to be back inside the octagon after a break. For his return, the 35-year-old fighter will be squaring off against the middleweight champion, Dicrus du Plessis on August 17, 2024, at UFC 305.
Israel Adesanya's height
According to various sources, Israel Adesanya stands 1.93m (6 ft 3 in) tall. In 2014, the former champion posted on Instagram that he is 6ft 3 inches tall, making him exceptionally taller than most celebrated fighters from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The average height of a middleweight contender in the promotion is said to be 6 feet.
However, Alex Pereira, Israel’s arch-rival, is also 1.93m tall.
How much does Israel Adesanya weigh?
Israel Adesanya has been one of the most dominating contenders in the middleweight division, with 16 fights throughout his UFC career. The standard weight limit for a middleweight fighter is between 171 to 185lb.
‘The Last Stylebender’ currently weighs 185lbs (84kg) before his fight against Sean Strickland for defending UFC middleweight championship.
In an interview with Taylor Rooks, Adesanya exposed an NSFW weight-cut method he used before signing up with the UFC or having a proper dietician.
Israel Adesanya’s pectoral controversy
Soon after his win at UFC 253 against Paulo Costa, Adesanya faced multiple controversies concerning a lump in his right chest. Everybody from fans to fellow fighters raised an acquisition against Adesanya that he has been on steroids. And to their surprise, ‘The Last Stylebender’ passed the drug test.
Israel Adesanya later claimed that the UFC doctors suggested he stop smoking marijuana, which, according to them, was the reason for such a swelling nipple.
Related: What weight class is Israel Adesanya?
*Last updated on August 12, 2024.
FAQs On How tall is Israel Adesanya?
A. Yes, Israel Adesanya stands 6 feet 3 inches, whereas Whittaker is just 5 feet 11 inches.
A. Israel Adesanya is 35 years old.
A. Israel Adesanya is set to fight Dicrus du Plessis on August 17, 2024.
A. Israel Adesanya holds a record of 24 wins and 3 losses in MMA.
A. Israel Adesanya is set to face Dicrus du Plessis in his next fight.
