Report: Israeli Adesanya's New Zealand subsidiary is the latest addition to its $20 million portfolio

Israel Adesanya is still on hiatus from fighting, but he's keeping busy in the meantime.

According to a report by Stuff, Adesanya has built an impressive real estate portfolio in New Zealand, with the latest addition being a residential rental property in Palmerston North, North Island. The subdivision is called “Adesanya Close,” after the two-time UFC middleweight champion.

Stuff spoke to property manager Wade Thompson, who said the listing for Adesanya Close received 3,000 views last December, and three of the seven units have already been purchased. The article also cites real estate records valuing Adesanya's real estate investments at more than $20 million.

Adesanya's business acumen should come as no surprise to those who have followed the UFC star's dealings. In February 2022, ahead of his UFC 271 rematch with Robert Whittaker, Adesanya's manager said the fighter had signed a contract that was “one of the most lucrative multi-fight deals in the company's history,” making it “one of the highest-paid fight deals.” “The World’s Highest Paid Athletes.” History of Mixed Martial Arts.

Thompson added that Adesanya may own more than 19 properties “from Auckland to Dunedin”.

Adesanya has become known for his multiple projects, including signing a deal with sportswear brand Puma in 2020 and promoting a documentary about his title life. Master of styleIt premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last June.

He recently announced that he would be taking a break from competing after losing the title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 last September. However, Adesanya hinted in later interviews that his hiatus may end sooner than expected.