Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya was born on July 22 ... Though initially drawn to dance and anime, his exposure to martial arts films ignited a passion for combat ...

Alex Pereira fights Israel Adesanya during UFC 287 at Miami-Dade Arena. / Rich Storry-Imagn Images Pereira moved up to light heavyweight following his loss to Adesanya and went 5-0 with four ...