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Dad and Mum speaks on being Israel Adesanya’s parent

By Guardian Exclusive
13 June 2021   |   9:11 am
GuardianTV speaks with the fighting championship, Israel Adesanya's parents, Femi and Taiwo Adesanya about Israel's UFC career, family, and what he thinks about being a Nigerian. However, Israel Adesanya put on yet another dominant striking display to defend his middleweight title against Marvin Vettori in the main event at UFC 263.

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