Highlights: Jason Wilnis beats Kiwi Israel Adesanya to defend world middleweight title

  • 21/01/2017

Kiwi kickboxer Israel Adesanya has lost to Dutch fighter Jason Wilnis who successfully defended his world middleweight title in Los Angles.

The fight went the entire five rounds with the judges scoring the fight 49-46, 48-47, 48-47.

Adesanya was more aggressive throwing punches, but Wilnis threw more kicks trying to chop down his taller opponent.

Despite the loss, the Nigerian-born Aucklander still has an impressive resume in combat sports. His kick boxing record is now 66 wins and four losses, plus 9 wins with 9 KOs in MMA.

Asdenanya has also won three trans-Tasman 'King of the Ring' titles in two weight classes and two Super 8 boxing crowns. Included in that tally is a victory over Shane Cameron's conqueror and WBO world title challenger Brian Minto.

Earlier in the week, Adesanya received a message of encouragement and advice from former UFC light heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans.

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