This weekend’s UFC 221 event features the octagon debut of an undefeated middleweight who has obvious star potential. Israel Adesanya (11-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) takes on Rob Wilkinson (11-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) on the FS1-televised prelims of this weekend’s event. The Nigerian-born Adesanya now lives and trains in New Zealand. With extensive professional experience as a kickboxer – not to mention a handful of boxing contests, as well – Adesanya is a flashy and dangerous striker who has earned all 11 of his pro MMA wins by knockout. Related How UFC newcomer Israel Adesanya went from bullied kid to human highlight reel This past July, Adesanya faced UFC veteran Melvin Guillard at an Australian Fighting Championship event in Melbourne
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