Israel Adesanya Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Israel Adesanya’s primary fighting style and background that contributes to his strong takedown defense?
A. Pure wrestler with extensive collegiate experience
B. Elite kickboxer and striker with freestyle elements
C. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt specialist
D. Traditional wrestler turned striker
Answer: B. Elite kickboxer and striker with freestyle elements
Q2. Israel Adesanya was born in which city and country?
A. Lagos, Nigeria
B. Auckland, New Zealand
C. Johannesburg, South Africa
D. Sydney, Australia
Answer: A. Lagos, Nigeria
Q3. What is Israel Adesanya’s nickname?
A. The Nigerian Nightmare
B. The Reaper
C. The Last Stylebender
D. Stylebender Supreme
Answer: C. The Last Stylebender
Q4. What is Adesanya’s approximate height?
A. 5’10” (178 cm)
B. 6’2″ (188 cm)
C. 6’4″ (193 cm)
D. 6’6″ (198 cm)
Answer: C. 6’4″ (193 cm)
Q5. Adesanya holds a blue/purple belt in which grappling art?
A. Judo
B. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
C. Sambo
D. Greco-Roman Wrestling
Answer: B. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Q6. How many times has Israel Adesanya been the UFC Middleweight Champion?
A. Once
B. Never
C. Three times
D. Two times
Answer: D. Two times
Q7. In which fight did Adesanya set a record for the most knockdowns in a single UFC title fight (4 knockdowns)?
A. Vs. Robert Whittaker
B. Vs. Kelvin Gastelum
C. Vs. Anderson Silva
D. Vs. Sean Strickland
Answer: B. Vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Q8. What is Adesanya’s professional MMA record (approximate as of mid-2026)?
A. 20-3-0
B. 24-6-0
C. 28-4-0
D. 18-2-0
Answer: B. 24-6-0
Q9. Adesanya’s wrestling defense is often praised for what key attribute in fights against grapplers?
A. Using distance, footwork, and frames to stuff takedowns
B. Relying heavily on submissions from guard
C. Initiating chain wrestling offensively
D. Pulling guard frequently
Answer: A. Using distance, footwork, and frames to stuff takedowns
Q10. Where does Israel Adesanya primarily train?
A. American Top Team
B. Jackson Wink MMA
C. City Kickboxing in Auckland, New Zealand
D. Roufusport
Answer: C. City Kickboxing in Auckland, New Zealand
Q11. Who did Adesanya defeat via knockout to become the undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion?
A. Kelvin Gastelum
B. Robert Whittaker
C. Yoel Romero
D. Jared Cannonier
Answer: B. Robert Whittaker
Q12. Adesanya has one of the best takedown defenses in the middleweight division partly due to his background in what sport?
A. Professional kickboxing
B. Freestyle wrestling
C. Olympic judo
D. Sumo
Answer: A. Professional kickboxing
Q13. In what year did Israel Adesanya make his UFC debut?
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2019
D. 2018
Answer: D. 2018
Q14. Which opponent submitted Israel Adesanya in a title fight?
A. Alex Pereira
B. Dricus du Plessis
C. Sean Strickland
D. Marvin Vettori
Answer: B. Dricus du Plessis
Q15. Adesanya is known for his switch stance; what does this allow in wrestling exchanges?
A. Versatility in angles and better counter-wrestling
B. Easier double-leg entries
C. Commitment to one strong wrestling side only
D. Frequent ground control
Answer: A. Versatility in angles and better counter-wrestling
Q16. How many successful title defenses did Adesanya have in his first reign as undisputed champion?
A. Two
B. Zero
C. Seven
D. Five
Answer: D. Five
Q17. What early martial art did young Adesanya train in before quitting due to injury?
A. Karate
B. Taekwondo
C. Muay Thai
D. Boxing
Answer: B. Taekwondo
Q18. Against which fighter did Adesanya have a legendary back-and-forth war that earned Fight of the Night?
A. Kelvin Gastelum
B. Derek Brunson
C. Brad Tavares
D. Anderson Silva
Answer: A. Kelvin Gastelum
Q19. Adesanya’s approach to wrestling defense emphasizes what principle?
A. Staying in the clinch
B. Shooting for takedowns first
C. Maintaining distance and using strikes to deter shots
D. Working from the bottom position
Answer: C. Maintaining distance and using strikes to deter shots
Q20. Israel Adesanya regained the middleweight title with a knockout victory over which fighter?
A. Sean Strickland
B. Alex Pereira
C. Dricus du Plessis
D. Robert Whittaker
Answer: B. Alex Pereira
Q21. In grappling contexts, Adesanya is noted for his ability in what area?
A. Advanced leg locks
B. Frequent guard passing
C. Heavy top control
D. Improved grappling acumen and defensive wrestling
Answer: D. Improved grappling acumen and defensive wrestling
Q22. How many wins does Adesanya have by knockout/TKO in MMA?
A. Around 8
B. Around 16
C. Around 10
D. Around 20
Answer: B. Around 16
Q23. What heritage does Israel Adesanya belong to?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Answer: A. Yoruba
Q24. Adesanya’s fight against which wrestler tested his takedown defense extensively before a finish?
A. Paulo Costa
B. Derek Brunson
C. Yoel Romero
D. Marvin Vettori
Answer: B. Derek Brunson
Q25. What bonus has Adesanya won multiple times for standout performances?
A. Only Submission of the Night
B. No bonuses
C. Only Fight of the Night
D. Performance of the Night
Answer: D. Performance of the NightÂ