Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
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Born in Lagos, raised in New Zealand, and twice UFC middleweight champion of the world.
Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-New Zealander mixed martial artist and former kickboxer competing in the UFC middleweight division, where he is a former two-time champion.
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