Popular UFC fighter and middleweight champion Israel Adesanya surely loves fighting and combat sports. His dedication and hard work have rewarded him well. Apart from MMA fights, he also makes YouTube videos that range on a variety of topics. His videos allow fans to see his lesser-seen side.

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Adesanya’s passion for the sport has also enabled him to follow a grand lifestyle that many people might envy. His fights are some of the most interesting and viewers love the uniqueness he brings to the octagon.

In a recent video, Adesanya showed fans a glimpse of his life. ‘The Last Stylebender’ loves supercars and was seen driving on a track in Arizona. The sound of the supercar reminded him of a game he used to play. He said, “This reminds me of like Gran Turismo. You know, we used to play.”

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Later, he also drove a striking yellow McLaren and also checked out a stunning Mercedes. He looked truly happy and excited to be around those luxurious cars and said, “What a lifestyle!”

While high on adrenaline because of the car’s roar and great speed, he was heard saying, “If you ain’t first, you’re last. Remember that.”

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True Adesanya fans know the fighter is an anime nerd. Some of his moves in the octagon are inspired by them and he also drops anime references now and then. However, in this video, Adesanya imitated wrestler Stone Cold. It seems he has a natural flair for imitating personalities and characters that he loves, whether real or fictional.

What’s next for Israel Adesanya?

Adesanya is undisputed in the middleweight division. He can boast of a great 21-1-0 record. His only MMA loss was against Jan Blachowicz at the light heavyweight division. However, after this loss, he defeated Marvin Vettori and added another win to his record.

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He has defeated some of the best middleweights like Derek Brunson, Anderson Silva, Paulo Costa, and several others. Thus, as the current UFC middleweight champion, he will definitely have some exciting fights in the future. It would be interesting to see which fighter will ultimately overthrow Adesanya’s dominance over the division.

AT UFC 271, Adesanya will be seen facing Robert Whittaker. The event will take place in February 2022.

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Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports, bringing years of expertise in sports journalism and editorial leadership. With many editorials under her byline, she has worked across combat divisions and is now a key part of the Newsroom team, shaping coverage across the site’s 14 category pages. Her editorial command lies in balancing sharp news judgment with compelling storytelling, ensuring every article resonates with sports fans while maintaining ES’s brand voice. Rohini’s journey and impact were also spotlighted in the Humans of EssentiallySports series, where she reflected on her evolution from rookie to pro in just a few years. Today, she continues to drive newsroom standards by delivering authoritative, reader-first content in an era where authenticity and clarity are more vital than ever.

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