Nigerian-born fighter Israel Adesanya knocked out his American opponent Kelvin Gastelum twice in the main event of the UFC 236 and claimed the UFC interim middleweight title after he was announced the winner via unanimous decision in an epic five-round fight.

In the first round, Gastelum showed he wasn’t going to be outclassed in the striking department, even dropping Adesanya to the canvas after landing a solid punch. Then, as is always the way with brilliant contests, Adesanya came right back, himself rocking Gastelum in the second and having the younger man in serious trouble.

The pattern continued through the third and fourth, with both men alternating dominant rounds until Adesanya came on strong in the last round coming seconds away from finishing the exhausted Gastelum before the bell called an end to proceedings.

“I was ready for a 5-round war, but it is not what I expected,” Adesanya said after the fight. “I have to take a shower to gather my thoughts, re-watch the fight before I say too much about the fight, but what I will say is Kelvin did well to land the jab. That was unexpected and I was surprised to let him get that jab. I was able to touch him whenever I wanted. You need fights like that in your back pocket, but like I’ve always said destiny is an understatement – the next fight… I will make it memorable.”

Adesanya is now the interim middleweight champion, and will go on to fight Robert Whittaker later on this year.

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Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/04/nigerian-born-israel-adesanya-wins-ufc.html

is the guy representing Isreal or Nigeria

Good one

Big up to the swagman aka The Last Stylebender..

He was born in Lagos..
He doesn't deny his naija identity even though he represents the New Zealand when he fights.

Plenty crude talents in this country but no standard facility to harness and refine them.

We keep on loosing our best talents/brains and hands to the foreign world where their crude talents are refined and well rewarded.

Hsh

Congrats

Issorite

I watched Israel match against one black America guy and I was really impress with the way he fought...

Congrats to the Black Gee..

Afonja amaka

Is he an Israelite?

He is the interim champion because the champion's out sick.
A lot of people still believe Izzy is a hype though because he couldn't finish Gastelum despite his significant height and reach advantage and Gastelum is like the 4th ranked Middleweight fighter. But at least with this fight he has proven he is a top 5 contender at the very least.
I will like to see how he does against the likes of Whitaker, Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold in this 185lb division before I actually decide about him.

For now he should shut up about Jon Jones and focus on acquiring some grappling skills. Jon Jones will maul him judging by his recent performance against Silva and Gastelum.

I yam not undastandin, Nigeria born where is he now

Nigeria Demon. Still undefeated
Congrats bro

another nigerian dominating the UFC

Nigerian born, but foreign trained and based. Eating correct balanced diet, not eba in the morning and rice at night. Training in world class facilities.
Bro stay where you are o!

jkaro:
I watched Israel match against one black America guy and I was really impress with the way he fought...

And the American guy Nor get name Abi?

babzo:
Nigerian born, but foreign trained and based. Eating correct balanced diet, not eba in the morning and rice at night. Training in world class facilities.
Bro stay where you are o!

Like all of them.

I will comment when I have thought of something good to say.

Famocious:
Big up to the swagman aka The Last Stylebender..

He doesn't deny his naija identity even though he represents the New Zealand when he fights.

Na. I have watched several of his fights, he brings Nigeria flag to his corner

Let’s put Nnamdi Kanu in the ring with this guy and Anthony Joshua so they can beat the foolishness out of his soul.

After that we’ll throw Atiku in the ring, then Obi will follow. We will finish the event with the panel-beating of Reno O’mockery.

Isoduwa:


And the American guy Nor get name Abi?

Anderson Silva. Legend. one of the greats. From Brazil, South America

Born in nigeria.
Now a kiwi
He holds both Nigerian and New Zealand nationalities

Champions.

inoki247:
is the guy representing Isreal or Nigeria

I yam not ondastandin too if his name is Isreal or representing isreal Or now lives in Isreal.

Na so. This is how it should be. Congrats Israel. May your reign as champion last long. Cheers.

He asked 4 support from Nigerians. We gave it ti him and now, he wont look back again cos we gat his back. Ride on Ade.

Lifestone:

Na. I have watched several of his fights, he brings Nigeria flag to his corner

I know, that is part of naija identity. He represents New Zealand in his professional bouts