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Who Is Shana Evers? Everything You Need to Know About the Rumored Girlfriend of Israel Adesanya

Published 04/04/2023, 4:58 PM EDT

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UFC star Israel Adesanya carved out a space for himself because of his flamboyant personality and outgoing poise. As a result, while he swayed everyone with his prolific fighting acumen, he also amassed a long fan following. The New Zealander made his UFC debut in 2018 after receiving accolades for his displays in kickboxing and boxing. Within a short stretch, he established himself at the top of the middleweight division, as he won the undisputed UFC gold after defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 243. Afterward, the middleweight fighter successfully defended his title 5-times before succumbing to his arch-rival Alex Pereira at UFC 281. However, his outside-the-Octagon exploits also attract similar attention. The fan-favorite fighter’s private life raises curiosity among the fans. Similarly, the rumored girlfriend of ‘The Last Stylebender’, Shana Evers, also evokes interest from MMA fans.

Who is Israel Adesanya’s girlfriend Shana Evers?

The 33-year-old fighter’s rumored girlfriend, born on February 18, 1990, is an Australian model who came to public consciousness due to her relationship with rapper Fortafy. Also, she is the daughter of Onno and Esther Evers and has two siblings, Brooke, and Ryan Evers.

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In addition, fans mistook her for her similarity to the celebrity Kim Kardashian. Her sister Brooke Evers is an Australian television star.

Notably, Evers herself is a successful model and business entrepreneur. The 32-year-old also boasts of launching her swimsuit brand, Salt Gypsy. A look at her Instagram bio reveals that she also founded Women In Meta, a platform that allows one to create 3D custom avatars. Moreover, she has also donned the pages of Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.

How did Israel Adesanya meet Shana Evers?

There is no concrete information available about when the pair first met and fell in love. While they both follow each other on Instagram, both have shied away from disclosing their supposed relationship.

The 23-3 record holder liked a post on Evers’ Instagram account on September 1, 2021, and thus could be argued that their romance brewed around that time. Since then, both have appeared on each other’s social media accounts. 

When did Israel Adesanya start dating Shana Evers?

While there is no consensus about when did the pair officially start dating, the pair are rumored to be together since September 2021. As neither of them has officially confirmed their status, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact timeline.

Is Israel Adesanya Married?

There appears no proof or documentation that the City Kickboxing team representative has tied the knot in the past.

Israel Adesanya Dating History

While details remain sketchy about the Auckland resident’s dating history, he was once pictured with Charlotte Powdrell in a bathtub, enjoying the bubble bath. This came before his fight with Paulo Costa in 2020 in Abu Dhabi.

Also, he appeared with Powdrell in his post-UFC champion shoot when he claimed the UFC title after defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 243.

Earlier, if relied on multiple reports, the former kickboxer was in a relationship with professional dancer, Yanet Garcia. A well-known personality in the entertainment industry, Garcia has appeared in multiple videos and TV shows.

All about Israel Adesanya’s next fight at UFC 287

The former UFC champion squares off against Alex Pereira at UFC 287 on April 8 in Miami’s Miami-Dade Arena. The rematch in the UFC is their fourth encounter factoring their previous clashes in Glory and the UFC.

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The arch-rivals might finally close their rivalry this coming Saturday when they will fight for the prized middleweight title. While Adesanya closely contested the first encounter, he faced the full brunt of the thunderous left hand of ‘Poatan’ on the next two occasions.

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The Brazilian fighter picked a unanimous decision victory in the first encounter in April 2016. Following this, the Sao Paulo native amassed a splendid KO win when their second meeting took place at Glory of Heroes 7 in March 2017.

Lastly, the pair encountered at UFC 281 when the middleweight title exchanged hands as Pereira emerged victorious in a flashback manner.

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Rohit Lohan is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. After completing his undergraduate as a History major, he is currently pursuing LLB. Rohit is a big MMA fan and has been following UFC since 2017.
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