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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Alex Pereira?</b></h2>
Alex Pereira is the current undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion of the world. The Brazilian is also a former undisputed UFC middleweight champion. Pereira made his UFC debut in 2021, after reaching exceptional heights of success in kickboxing. 'Poatan' also boasts a stellar record in GLORY kickboxing where he became the first simultaneous two-division champion.

[caption id="attachment_982866" align="alignnone" width="1"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-982866" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/gettyimages-1236374797-612x612-1-e1669730928606.jpg" alt="Alex Pereira" width="1" height="1" /> NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 5: Alex Pereira steps on the scale during the official weigh-in for UFC 268 on November 5, 2021, at Hilton Midtown in New York, NY. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)[/caption]

His rivalry with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Israel Adesanya</a> is one of the most famous storylines in UFC history. He maintained his reputation even after his UFC entry as he gained another point in their rivalry by defeating 'Izzy' at UFC 281 for the undisputed UFC middleweight championship. Although he dropped the title to the Kiwi at UFC 287 a few months later, he had already built a massive stature among the UFC audience.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's Early Life and Family</b></h2>
Alex Pereira was born on July 7, 1987 in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, his mother's name is Maria Pereira, and she is a single mother and a housewife. His father's name is unknown.

His younger sister Aline Pereira traced the steps of her elder brother, Alex, and started off training in combat sports. She also turned a professional on 22 July 2017, debuting for the 'WGP Kickboxing' promotion.

She then fought 3 bouts under Glory and transitioned to MMA, joining the 'LFA' like her brother. However, she too began her MMA career with a defeat and currently boasts a 0-1 record in MMA. Reportedly, Alex and Aline share a loving and strong brother-sister relationship.

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'Poatan' belongs to the indigenous Brazilian tribe named 'Patax'. He quit school at 12 years of age and took up a job at a tire shop. This was where he developed a debilitating drinking habit. Iced cachaca- a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane - was his poison of choice. By the champion's own admission, he was a heavy drinker by the age of 16, drinking up to a liter of rum a day with some beers as well.

This excessive drinking also meant he got into fights. Pereira was able to handle himself in those situations, thanks to his crude power and sheer size. This eventually led him to take up kickboxing at the age of 21, which also helped him get off his addiction to drinking.

At the gym, where several native Brazilians trained, Pereira discovered his true heritage. This was a wake-up call for him, after having spent most of his childhood and teenage in a more urban setting. Pereira discovered his roots and heritage and adopted the name 'Poatan' roughly meaning 'hands of stone' in the native Brazilian Tupi language.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's Partner and Children</h2>
Alex Pereira is a divorcee. His ex-wife's name is unknown. The 36-year-old, however, has two sons from his previous marriage - Alessandro Vidal Silva and Lohan Vidal Silva - both of them likely in their early teenage years.

Pereira was in a relationship with Merle Christine until late 2023. In news that shocked fans, the couple had a very ugly and a very public breakup. According to Pereira, Merle was married while she was with him and this was the reason for their split.

Now, the Brazilian's love life is garnering attention again after speculations of a romance brewing between him and fellow Brazilian UFC star Polyana Viana.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's Net Worth</h2>
According to several sources, Alex Pereira reportedly boasts a current net worth of a whopping $2M. This comes from his UFC paychecks and endorsements.

Like other UFC fighters, Pereira also receives his salary per fight. 'Poatan' earned the highest salary of his UFC career from his middleweight title defense at UFC 287 which stood at a total of $1,767,000. This bout against his archrival, Adesanya earned him the biggest sum from a single fight.

His second-highest paycheck was for his light heavyweight title bout against <strong>Jiri Prochazka</strong>. The title win earned him $1,197,000 in total. It is also important to note that for both these title fights, he had a reported base salary of a million dollars.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's Career Timeline</b></h2>
'Poatan' started off his amateur kickboxing career in the year 2009 and ramped up a 25-3 record (all 25 wins via KO). Once, he had gone on record to state that all his losses had come against the same person. Pereira also turned a professional in the year 2012 and made his debut under the Brazilian kickboxing and MMA promotion named 'Jungle Fight'.

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Following that, he joined WGP Kickboxing where he claimed the middleweight Title of the promotion in 2015. Further, he also had a title defense as he finished off Maycon Silva in the second round of his WGP KB 40 bout.
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At the same time, Pereira was also fighting for the noted, 'GLORY Kickboxing' promotion as well. In 2017, Pereira claimed the promotion's middleweight Championship and made four title defenses to his name. GLORY Kickboxing is also the platform that witnessed the beginning of the historic rivalry between Pereira and the former UFC champion, Israel Adesanya.

In 2021, he also became the first-ever 'GLORY' fighter to boast championships in two divisions (Middleweight and Light Heavyweight). Pereira's 'Glory Kickboxing' record of 12-4 also contains two wins over the former UFC middleweight king, Adesanya.

Pereira made his professional MMA debut under the same 'Jungle Fight' since the promotion hosted events for both kickboxing and MMA. Between 2015 and 2016, he accumulated a 2-1 record from 'Jungle Fight'. After a decorated kickboxing career, Pereira decided to move on to MMA full-time and had his fourth career MMA fight for 'Legacy Fighting Alliance' on 20 November 2020. He also picked up a convincing victory over his opponent, Thomas Powell, with a first-round TKO.
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On September 3, 2021, it was announced that 'Poatan' had signed into the UFC. The Brazilian was put to work against <strong>Andreas Michailidis</strong> in his first UFC encounter at UFC 268 and passed the test with flying colors, securing a knockout win in the second round, courtesy of a vicious knee. The promotion scheduled him against another exciting middleweight <strong>Bruno Silva</strong> in his second fight which he won via decision.

Pereira fought the noted Middleweight <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sean-strickland/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sean Strickland</a> in his next bout and knocked him out in the opening round. This fight earned him a shot at the middleweight gold held by Adesanya. At UFC 281 in November 2022, 'Poatan' finished off Adesanya in the final round of the bout with a standing TKO inside the Madison Square Garden.

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However, he lost a rematch with Adesanya at UFC 287 in April 2023 in Miami. Next, he moved to the light heavyweight division where he defeated <strong>Jan Blachowicz</strong> at UFC 291 via a split decision. This fight earned him a shot at the vacant 205 lbs division's title and he knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 to claim it. Alex Pereira currently holds a professional MMA record of 9-2-0 in his MMA career and is 6-1 in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's contract</h2>
Poatan's ascend to the top at lightspeed is not slowing down anytime soon. Alongside the UFC 300 headliner, Pereira has been signed by the promotion for eight more fights.

As he revealed on the MMA Hour, <em>“When I first joined UFC, they gave me three fights. After the first fight, they renewed me for eight, Dana did after the [Sean] Strickland fight. Now, they just gave me another eight and of course, I bring [things] to the table, too. They’re happy with that but they’re very good with us, too, so, we cannot complain. We’re in a perfect relationship.”</em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Apart from the fight purse in UFC, Pereira has a few sponsors. Pereira had an NFT partnership with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXeMZhMfzQ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OWNIC</a>. He also endorses the brand AthletiCBD. The Brazilian, like any other fighter in the UFC, gets promotional benefits from UFC fight gear as well.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's Career Stats and Records</h2>
Pereira's career record currently stands at  9-2-0. So far he has only suffered 2 losses- the first in his professional MMA debut against Quemuel Ottoni at Jungle Fight 82, and the second against his arch-nemesis  Israel Adesanya at UFC 287.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Alex Pereira's Major Achievements and Awards</b></h2>
Understandably, Pereira's decorated combat sports career has earned him a lot of awards to date. Here are some of the notable accolades that the 'Patax' tribe native currently boasts:
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Shortest time and fewest bouts to win championships in two divisions in UFC history (2 years/7 bouts)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First and only fighter to win the UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight championships</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Andreas Michailidis, Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, and Jiří Procházka</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fifth highest significant strike percentage in UFC history (61.9%)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Latest knockout in a UFC Middleweight fight (2:01 of R5 vs Israel Adesanya 1)</span></li>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 July Knockout of the Month vs. Sean Strickland</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Male Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Breakout Fighter of the Year</span></li>
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<em><strong>ESPN</strong></em>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Male Fighter of the Year</span></li>
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<em><strong>Sherdog</strong></em>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
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<em><strong>MMA Fighting</strong></em>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Male Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's Charity and Foundation</h2>
Pereira who himself rose from favelas, doesn't shy away from giving back to his community. However, when he does, it is usually without beating the drums for public acknowledgment. Be it raising funds for those affected by Zika Virus in 2017, or <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-cant-help-but-weasel-his-way-into-our-hearts-fans-cant-get-enough-of-alex-pereira-generosity-after-he-was-seen-handing-out-food-to-the-needy-at-his-favela/">delivering relief and rebuilding efforts</a> to those impacted by heavy rainfall and severe destruction in Fazendinha in 2023.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Alex Pereira's Titles</h2>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time, current)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Middleweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Glory Light Heavyweight Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 Glory Interim Light Heavyweight Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Glory Middleweight Champion (five defenses)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2015 WGP Kickboxing Middleweight Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 WAKO Pro Panamerican K-1 -85 kg/187 lb Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2012 Jungle Fight Middleweight Champion</span></li>
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<h2>Alex Pereira's Car Collection</h2>
Pereira boasts a blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante and was found gleaming with joy upon becoming the supercar's proud owner. This was an upgrade from his previous Chevrolet Corvette (C8).

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<h2>Alex Pereira's Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td>https://www.instagram.com/alexpoatanpereira/?hl=en</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td>https://twitter.com/AlexPereiraUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
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<td><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Alexsandro Pereira</td>
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<td>Birth date</td>
<td>7 July 1987</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>São Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil</td>
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<td>Net Worth?</td>
<td>$2M</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Aline Silva Pereira (sister)</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
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<td>Religion</td>
<td>Unconfirmed</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6ft 4inches (1.93m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>185lbs (Middleweight)</td>
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<td>Wife</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$500k (from last fight)</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>OWNIC, AthletiCBD</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya: Net Worth 2023</b></h2>
The former Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, is undoubtedly one of the most noted figures in the entire UFC. While many have called out the promotion for allegedly underpaying its athletes, Adesanya may call himself an exception to this. As per the latest reports, the Nigerian-New Zealander boasts a net worth of around $4M.

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Adesanya joined the UFC back in December 2017. Since then, it has been quite a glorious ride for 'The Last Stylebender'. After crowning himself as the Middleweight champion in 2019, Adesanya went on to become one of the highest-paid athletes in the UFC. 'Izzy' had his last fight at the UFC 281 on 13 November 2022, where he received a base salary of about $1M for the fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alex-pereira/">Alex Pereira.</a> 'The Last Stylebender' received a further $800k apart from his $1M basic salary, which made it his biggest UFC fight purse which stood at a massive $1.8M.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya's Early Life and Family</b></h2>
Adesanya was born in Nigeria. His father, Oluwafemi earned his livelihood as an accountant and his mother, Taiwo worked as a nurse. 'Izzy' was the eldest of his five siblings. He went to Chrisland School, Opebi, and also got himself enrolled in the Taekwondo club of the school. His mother later got him out of there after he sustained an injury.

Adesanya also spent 10 months in Ghana since their family relocated. However, his parents wanted him to get better quality higher education and sent him to Rotorua in New Zealand. Adesanya was just 10 years of age at that time. Although Adesanya didn't take any interest in sports after joining Rotorua Boys' High School, his choice was altered when he faced regular bullying in his high school years.
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The noted Muay Thai-based film, 'Ong Bak' served as an inspiration for him to join kickboxing. At 20, Adesanya decided to give up his studies as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Design at the Universal College of Learning in Whanganui and decided to fight.

He clean swept all his opponents and amassed a 32-0 record as an amateur kickboxer. A year later, 'Izzy' traveled to Auckland and started training in MMA at 'City Kickboxing'. He also met and trained alongside future UFC colleagues, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dan-hooker/">Dan Hooker</a>, Kai Kara-France, and the noted UFC Featherweight king, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-volkanovski/">Alexander Volkanovski</a> during this period.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya's P</b><b>rofessional Kickboxing Career</b></h2>
Adesanya started off his professional kickboxing career in 'Kulun Fight' promotion in China. After getting eliminated from the semifinals of the 2014 Kunlun Fight 80 kg tournament, 'Izzy' moved on to join the noted kickboxing promotion, Glory Kickboxing. That's where he clashed with his biggest rival, Alex Pereira, and lost twice to him.

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'Izzy' also participated in the Glory Middleweight Contender tournament in 2016. He also won the tournament and fought Jason Wilnis for the championship, but Adesanya lost the fight via a unanimous decision. His last Glory fight was against the noted current UFC champ, Alex Pereira, who was also signed with the promotion at that time. Izzy lost the bout via a knockout in the final round.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya?s Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career</b></h2>
Following his Glory kickboxing days, Adesanya transitioned to MMA. He also fought for a few promotions, including the Australian Fighting Championship. But, 'The Last Stylebender' didn't agree to be contented fighting for such small promotions.

The former UFC Middleweight champ made his debut at UFC 221 against the famed Middleweight, Rob Wilkinson. He also picked up a superb TKO victory in the second round itself. Following his superb debut, Adesanya continued to showcase his prowess in the UFC Middleweight division.

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He defeated a number of noted UFC Middleweights, including the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/anderson-silva/">Anderson Silva</a>, which lined him up for a title shot against the famed, Kelvin Gastelum. 'Izzy' put up a superb display of his courage in the bout as he claimed the UFC Middleweight Championship with a unanimous decision victory in the bout.

Adesanya is considered the most active champion in the UFC by a lot of fans. He also has a remarkable six title defenses to his name. Adesanya held the Middleweight title for more than 3 years before losing it to Pereira in November 2022. His first title defense came against 'God's own Soldier' <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/yoel-romero/">Yoel Romero.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya: MMA Record</b></h2>
Adesanya has spent most of his MMA career in the UFC. But he had also fought for other small promotions prior to his UFC signing. The 'Nigerian-New Zealander' currently boasts a 23-2 record, out of which 14 of his fights were under the UFC.

Adesanya maintained an unblemished record in MMA as well prior to his UFC signing.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya?s Career Highlights</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Won the middleweight championship with both Hex Fighting Series and Australian Fighting Championship.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defeated Kelvin Gastelum in a UFC Middleweight Championship bout and held the title through five successful defenses.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Holds the record for most knockdowns in a single UFC title fight with four.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Owns the second-longest winning streak in UFC Middleweight division history.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">First MMA fighter to sign an endorsement deal with Puma.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya?s Awards and Accomplishments</b></h2>
Apart from boasting a decorated UFC career, 'The Last Stylebender' has also amassed quite a number of accolades to his name in his entire fighting career.
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Three-time champion of King in the Ring with two at 86 kilograms.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Won two Cruiserweight Championships with Super 8 Boxing.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Selected five times for the Performance of the Night bonus and two times for Fight of the Night bonus in the UFC.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Won the UFC Middleweight Championship and had fight successful title defenses.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya?s Girlfriend</b></h2>
Although 'Izzy' has never been vocal about his relationships, he gave out of hint to his eagle-eyed fans when he posted some snaps of himself with a lady. Later, the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-who-is-former-ufc-champion-israel-adesanyas-rumored-girlfriend-shana-evers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fans identified her to be the famed Australian model</a>, Shana Evers.

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Adesanya and Evers follow each other on Instagram. The speculations about their relationship started when Adesanya liked and commented on a 1 September 2021 post from Evers. Although, 'Izzy' hasn't expressed any desire to publicize his relationship, still it's known that the couple isn't married yet and also doesn't have any kids together.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya?s Endorsements</b></h2>
Apart from his earnings from the UFC, a lot of brand endorsements also contribute to the $6M net worth of 'The Last Stylebender'. Some of his noted endorsements are:
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First MMA star to have Puma as a sponsor.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Ambassador for Stake.com</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-mma-esports-israel-adesanya-to-partner-with-call-of-duty-and-engage-in-new-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Partnered with 'Call of Duty' and 'Engage' clothing</a> for limited edition collections.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Israel Adesanya Charities</b></h2>
Having a life with a number of luxuries didn't make Adesanya forget about the less fortunate. He is a regular donator for various noble causes but <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/ufc-middleweight-champion-israel-adesanya-reveals-charitable-side-and-why-he-keeps-it-to-himself/2EOBNFCDZN54ZWRLTLEBQZGJCM/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">prefers keeping them to himself</a>. Also, Izzy refrains from making donations to large organizations since they might become public knowledge. Instead, he prefers providing aid to smaller entities.

He once revealed, <em>"My sister, who's a nurse, was telling me about the hospital needing beds. I donated $20,000 just to help them out and they got a few new beds ? more than a few new beds."</em>

Adesanya also sponsored 10,000 three-ply face masks and 1000 eye protection face shields for Whanganui's frontline health staff in the fight against Covid-19. Evidently, 'Izzy's' cares about others' requirements as well, apart from his own.
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Israel Adesanya</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nick Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">The Last Stylebender, Izzy</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$4M</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">22 July 1989</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lagos, Nigeria</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1M in his last UFC fight</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Fighting Style</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Punch dominated counter-striking</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Oluwafemi and Taiwo Adesanya</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6? 4? (1.93 mt)</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">185 lbs (Middleweight)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">4, Samuel, Deborah, Bolu and David Adesanya</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Girlfriend</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shana Evers (unconfirmed)</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">None</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Israel Adesanya?</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stylebender/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelaststylebender" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oigGPZ4A6atKCnj17ow8Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>

Israel Adesanya: Net Worth 2023, Record, Girlfriend, and More Israel Adesanya: Net Worth 2023 The former Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, is undoubtedly one of the most noted figures in the entire UFC. While many have called out the promotion for allegedly underpaying its athletes, Adesanya may call himself an exception to this. As per the latest reports, the Nigerian-New Zealander boasts a net worth of around $4M. UFC 243 OPEN WORKOUTS, Israel Adesanya trains during a UFC 243 open workout session at Federation Square in Melbourne, Thursday, October 3, 2019. ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG, KEINE ARCHIVIERUNG UND KEINE BUCHNUTZUNG MELBOURNE VIC AUSTRALIA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMICHAELxDODGEx 20191003001424088132 Adesanya joined the UFC back in December 2017. Since then, it has been quite a glorious ride for &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217;. After crowning himself as the Middleweight champion in 2019, Adesanya went on to become one of the highest-paid athletes in the UFC. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; had his last fight at the UFC 281 on 13 November 2022, where he received a base salary of about $1M for the fight against Alex Pereira. &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217; received a further $800k apart from his $1M basic salary, which made it his biggest UFC fight purse which stood at a massive $1.8M. Israel Adesanya&#8217;s Early Life and Family Adesanya was born in Nigeria. His father, Oluwafemi earned his livelihood as an accountant and his mother, Taiwo worked as a nurse. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; was the eldest of his five siblings. He went to Chrisland School, Opebi, and also got himself enrolled in the Taekwondo club of the school. His mother later got him out of there after he sustained an injury. Adesanya also spent 10 months in Ghana since their family relocated. However, his parents wanted him to get better quality higher education and sent him to Rotorua in New Zealand. Adesanya was just 10 years of age at that time. Although Adesanya didn&#8217;t take any interest in sports after joining Rotorua Boys&#8217; High School, his choice was altered when he faced regular bullying in his high school years.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Myprotein (@myprotein)  The noted Muay Thai-based film, &#8216;Ong Bak&#8217; served as an inspiration for him to join kickboxing. At 20, Adesanya decided to give up his studies as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Design at the Universal College of Learning in Whanganui and decided to fight. He clean swept all his opponents and amassed a 32-0 record as an amateur kickboxer. A year later, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; traveled to Auckland and started training in MMA at &#8216;City Kickboxing&#8217;. He also met and trained alongside future UFC colleagues, Dan Hooker, Kai Kara-France, and the noted UFC Featherweight king, Alexander Volkanovski during this period. Israel Adesanya&#8217;s Professional Kickboxing Career Adesanya started off his professional kickboxing career in &#8216;Kulun Fight&#8217; promotion in China. After getting eliminated from the semifinals of the 2014 Kunlun Fight 80 kg tournament, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; moved on to join the noted kickboxing promotion, Glory Kickboxing. That&#8217;s where he clashed with his biggest rival, Alex Pereira, and lost twice to him. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; also participated in the Glory Middleweight Contender tournament in 2016. He also won the tournament and fought Jason Wilnis for the championship, but Adesanya lost the fight via a unanimous decision. His last Glory fight was against the noted current UFC champ, Alex Pereira, who was also signed with the promotion at that time. Izzy lost the bout via a knockout in the final round. Israel Adesanya?s Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career Following his Glory kickboxing days, Adesanya transitioned to MMA. He also fought for a few promotions, including the Australian Fighting Championship. But, &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217; didn&#8217;t agree to be contented fighting for such small promotions. The former UFC Middleweight champ made his debut at UFC 221 against the famed Middleweight, Rob Wilkinson. He also picked up a superb TKO victory in the second round itself. Following his superb debut, Adesanya continued to showcase his prowess in the UFC Middleweight division. He defeated a number of noted UFC Middleweights, including the legendary Anderson Silva, which lined him up for a title shot against the famed, Kelvin Gastelum. &#8216;Izzy&#8217; put up a superb display of his courage in the bout as he claimed the UFC Middleweight Championship with a unanimous decision victory in the bout. Adesanya is considered the most active champion in the UFC by a lot of fans. He also has a remarkable six title defenses to his name. Adesanya held the Middleweight title for more than 3 years before losing it to Pereira in November 2022. His first title defense came against &#8216;God&#8217;s own Soldier&#8217; Yoel Romero. Israel Adesanya: MMA Record Adesanya has spent most of his MMA career in the UFC. But he had also fought for other small promotions prior to his UFC signing. The &#8216;Nigerian-New Zealander&#8217; currently boasts a 23-2 record, out of which 14 of his fights were under the UFC. Adesanya maintained an unblemished record in MMA as well prior to his UFC signing. Israel Adesanya?s Career Highlights Won the middleweight championship with both Hex Fighting Series and Australian Fighting Championship. Defeated Kelvin Gastelum in a UFC Middleweight Championship bout and held the title through five successful defenses. Holds the record for most knockdowns in a single UFC title fight with four. Owns the second-longest winning streak in UFC Middleweight division history. First MMA fighter to sign an endorsement deal with Puma. Israel Adesanya?s Awards and Accomplishments Apart from boasting a decorated UFC career, &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217; has also amassed quite a number of accolades to his name in his entire fighting career. 2016 Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner. Three-time champion of King in the Ring with two at 86 kilograms. Won two Cruiserweight Championships with Super 8 Boxing. Selected five times for the Performance of the Night bonus and two times for Fight of the Night bonus in the UFC. Won the UFC Middleweight Championship and had fight successful title defenses. Israel Adesanya?s Girlfriend Although &#8216;Izzy&#8217; has never been vocal about his relationships, he gave out of hint to his eagle-eyed fans when he posted some snaps of himself with a lady. Later, the fans identified her to be the famed Australian model, Shana Evers. Adesanya and Evers follow each other on Instagram. The speculations about their relationship started when Adesanya liked and commented on a 1 September 2021 post from Evers. Although, &#8216;Izzy&#8217; hasn&#8217;t expressed any desire to publicize his relationship, still it&#8217;s known that the couple isn&#8217;t married yet and also doesn&#8217;t have any kids together. Israel Adesanya?s Endorsements Apart from his earnings from the UFC, a lot of brand endorsements also contribute to the $6M net worth of &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217;. Some of his noted endorsements are: First MMA star to have Puma as a sponsor. Ambassador for Stake.com Partnered with &#8216;Call of Duty&#8217; and &#8216;Engage&#8217; clothing for limited edition collections. Israel Adesanya Charities Having a life with a number of luxuries didn&#8217;t make Adesanya forget about the less fortunate. He is a regular donator for various noble causes but prefers keeping them to himself. Also, Izzy refrains from making donations to large organizations since they might become public knowledge. Instead, he prefers providing aid to smaller entities. He once revealed, &#8220;My sister, who&#8217;s a nurse, was telling me about the hospital needing beds. I donated $20,000 just to help them out and they got a few new beds ? more than a few new beds.&#8221; Adesanya also sponsored 10,000 three-ply face masks and 1000 eye protection face shields for Whanganui&#8217;s frontline health staff in the fight against Covid-19. Evidently, &#8216;Izzy&#8217;s&#8217; cares about others&#8217; requirements as well, apart from his own.  Full name Israel Adesanya  Nick Name The Last Stylebender, Izzy  Net Worth $4M  Birth Date 22 July 1989  Birth Place Lagos, Nigeria  Salary $1M in his last UFC fight  Fighting Style Punch dominated counter-striking  Parents Oluwafemi and Taiwo Adesanya  Height 6? 4? (1.93 mt)  Weight 185 lbs (Middleweight)  Siblings 4, Samuel, Deborah, Bolu and David Adesanya  Girlfriend Shana Evers (unconfirmed)  Children None  How to Contact Israel Adesanya? Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

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<h2><b>Jamahal Hill: Net Worth 2024, Record, Height, and Injury</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Jamahall Hill?</h2>
Jamahal Hill is a professional Mixed Martial Artist, currently signed to Dana White's UFC. He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight champion and even reached the top of the division rankings last year. Right now "Sweet Dreams" is coming off of an injury but that hasn't stopped the American fighter from trash-talking the current Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Periera. But before we hasten into more details of the fight, let's take a look at Hill's childhood.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jamahal Hill’s Early Life </strong></h2>
Hill was born on  April 20, 1991, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Now while it might seem that Hill was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to MMA and stepping into the octagon and stepping it up, his storied journey started as a young man when he discovered boxing and realized he had a penchant for close quarter fights.

[caption id="attachment_1673467" align="alignnone" width="1"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-1673467" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1022620503h.jpg" alt="Jamahal Hill" width="1" height="1" /> Credit: Imago[/caption]

And once it dawned upon him that he was rather good at winning those fights, he delved into the world of mixed martial arts, a sport that would truly be able to justify his god-given talent for violence.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jamahal Hill’s Partner and Children</strong></h2>
The former UFC Light Heavyweight champion is rather active on social media, often posting memes, jokes, personal updates etc. He often posts pictures of his children and his mother, which allows the fans a true glimpse into his personal life. But that said, people have wondered if this man is in a relationship. Is he seeing someone?

Well yes, it turns out he is married. While he has yet to share any information about his wife, it is known that the two are hitched. Hill's personal life, his true personal life is a well-guarded secret and he has never attempted to make it otherwise. But we do have an idea about his net worth if that might interest you.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jamahal Hill’s Net Worth 2024 </strong></h2>
Hill's net worth is said to be around $1 million, as of 2024. This included his base pay, bonuses, endorsements, and other sponsorships. Of course, his biggest payday came when he defeated the legendary Glover Texeira in the main event of UFC 283 and billed the Dana White-led company a cheque of $382,000. Now, it might seem that Hill hasn't been around that long but that is a common misconception.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jamahal Hill’s  Career Timeline</strong></h2>
Hill made his MMA debut in 2017 and has been unmissable since then. His boxing background allows him to enter into striking contests on his feet, which he wins, courtesy of the weird and awkward angles he uses to attack. Hill's was first seen to the general MMA crowd during Dana White's Contender Series. He performed exceedingly well on that show and like many of his predecessors before him, found himself in possession of a UFC  contract.

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Hill currently sits on a 4-match win streak, with the legendary Glover Texeira being the last giant to fall against him in the octagon via a unanimous decision. Prior to Texeira, Hill had defeated Thiago Santos with ground and pound, used his 6'4" height and insane reach to end Johny Walker with an overhead right in the first round. This would be his 2nd first-round KO, as he had previously finished Jimmy Crute with a brutal right hook.  But as great as the highs are, the lows have been worse for Hill- An injury that forced him to surrender his Light Heavyweight Championship title.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jamahal Hill’s injury</strong></h2>
Before his fight with Jan Blachowicz, which would have been his first title defense, "Sweet Dreams" tore his Achilles tendon while training. Well, he was shooting some hoops, to be precise. By his own admission, Hill loves playing Basketball and has been doing it all his life. It's something he has often used for cardio practice and to cut weight. An Achilles tendon injury can happen in a lot of ways and it was a pure misfortune that Hill would fall for something he loved doing, right before defending the 205 lbs title at UFC 290.

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Now Achiless tendons take a very long time to heal and be functional the way you want, especially if you want to take Alex Pereira down to win his light heavyweight title, which has made many fans ask if the UFC has indeed rushed his return and are risking him getting another injury before the actual fight takes places on April 13. And even if he manages to walk into the octagon unscathed by doctor's reports, it's as certain as death and taxes that Poatoan will try and calf-kick his way to glory. So, all in all, Hill is about to get the fight of his life.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jamahal Hill’s Career Stats and Records</strong></h2>
Hill has a Pro-MMA career record of 12-1-0, 1 NC, and currently sits on a 4-match winning streak, 3 of which have come by the way of knockouts. Throughout his MMA career, he's had a striking accuracy of 53% and on average takes a little more than 7 minutes to finish a fight, whichever way it goes.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jamahal Hill’s Titles</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Hill is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, which he won he beat Glover Texeira for the vacant title at UFC 283. He's also the only fighter from Dana White's Contender series to actually win a title in the UFC. Before coming to the UFC, he had also held the </span><span style="font-weight: 400">KOP Light Heavyweight Championship. </span>

But enough about his titles, what about his social media presence? As mentioned before, Hil is quite active on various social media platforms.
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<td style="width: 50.1484%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 67.0391%">https://www.instagram.com/sweet_dreams_jhill/</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1484%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 67.0391%">https://twitter.com/JamahalH</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1484%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 67.0391%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1484%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 67.0391%"><b>NA</b></td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%"></td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">Jamahal Hill</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">Sweets Dreams</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">19/5/1991</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">Michigan</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">32</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">1.93m</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">92 kg</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">African-American</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">$905,000</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">$200,000</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">6</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">MMA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">UFC</td>
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<td style="width: 37.9648%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 248.839%">Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, <span style="font-weight: 400">KOP Light Heavyweight Championship</span></td>
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Jamahal Hill

All you need to know about the former Light Heavyweight Champion who never lost his belt: Jamahal Hill: Net Worth 2024, Record, Height, and Injury