Throwback to Jan Blachowicz defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 259. Mathew Riddle | Mar 19, 2025 Photo credits: Rich Storry-Imagn Images & Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images ...

Israel Adesanya put together a pro MMA record of 20-0 before suffering the first defeat of his career at UFC 259 where he went up to light heavyweight to challenge Jan Blachowicz.

Nassourdine Imavov celebrates after defeating Israel Adesanya in their men's middleweight fight during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night 250 in Riyadh on February 1, 2025.

Nassourdine Imavov celebrates after defeating Israel Adesanya in their men's middleweight fight during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night 250 in Riyadh on February 1, 2025.