Israel Adesanya is from Lagos, Nigeria. He was born there and later moved to New Zealand, so he is often described as Nigerian-New Zealand.

Quick Scoop

  • Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Later home: He relocated to New Zealand as a child and grew up there.
  • Nationality/identity: Commonly referred to as Nigerian-New Zealand or Nigerian-born New Zealander.

If you want, I can also give you a one-line bio or his fighting background.