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    Israel Adesanya's journey to UFC 230 was unconventional, just like his fighting style

    by Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times Nov 01, 2018 3 minutes

    NEW YORK - Among UFC fighters, Israel Adesanya has a background and career trajectory like few others. His pursuit now is to use his rare talents to reach a level few have attained.

    At Saturday night's UFC 230, the 29-year-old Adesanya (14-0) has his fourth fight this year after his UFC debut in February. A breakout July victory propelled him to a pay-per-view meeting against No. 6-ranked middleweight Derek Brunson (18-6) at Madison Square Garden.

    Brunson was a three-time Division II

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