Brilliant! Israel Adesanya shows details of his stand-up game during training.

Adesanya poses for a fashion campaign. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/Stylebender

In a sport as dynamic as MMA, few athletes manage to achieve as much success as... Israel adesanyaThroughout his extensive career in MMA, 'The Last Stylebender' has developed a unique and unmistakable fighting style. Given this, some fans had the opportunity to understand a little more about the fighter's methods in a training session held at the Bangtao academy last Monday (29).

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In his explanation, Adesanya highlighted the differences in posture at specific moments in the fight. With extensive experience in disciplines such as kickboxing, boxing, and sanda, Izzy possesses many technical skills, as well as a broad offensive and defensive system.

“When I start fighting, I have my characteristic look. When I start advancing, after hurting them, I'll raise my defense and go for a mid-range throw. If I want to stay on the defensive, I like to stay at long range. I use my long guard. But it's tiring, so after a while you need to change your stance,” the Nigerian stated.

💥🧠Israel adesanya explains how he chooses the right range in his fights

“When I start fighting I'm on… my staple look.

When I start to push forward, after I've hurt them, I'll have my defense up and [get to] a mid-range.

If I want to be defensive I like to be [at] long… pic.twitter.com/j13aVkKRof

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 30, 2025

Adesanya is not having a good run in the UFC.

Israel adesanya in defeat to Nassourdine Imavov. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Despite having one of the most successful careers in Ultimate history, the former middleweight champion's (up to 83,9 kg) recent record is very poor. Since his victory against Alex Poatán Despite regaining the belt in April 2023, the Nigerian has suffered three consecutive defeats, two of which were knockouts. In total, he has only one win in his last five fights.