After a busy 2018 that saw him sign for the UFC and reel off four consecutive wins, including three “Performance of the Night” bonuses, Israel Adesanya had a tall task on his hands to better his first year on the big stage. But remarkably, that’s exactly what “The Last Stylebender” did, as the Nigerian-born New Zealander enjoyed a phenomenal year, fighting three times in 2019, picking up three “Fight of the Night” awards, one interim title and the undisputed UFC middleweight championship. Related UFC 243 results: Israel Adesanya destroys Robert Whittaker, claims middleweight crown UFC 236 results: Israel Adesanya tops Kelvin Gastelum in thrilling classic to claim interim title UFC 234 results: Israel Adesanya stays unbeaten, outpoints game Anderson Silva He kicked off his 2019 campaign in February with a win over one of his idols, as he outstruck legendary former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva en route to a unanimous decision victory at UFC 234 in Melbourne.
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MMA Junkie’s 2019 in pictures: Israel Adesanya ascends to the middleweight throne – MMA Junkie