‘It’s Easy to Allude to PEDs’ – Ex-UFC Star Dissects Why Israel Adesanya’s Gyno Often Gets Negative Calls After GSP’s Coach’s Observation
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Israel Adesanya might have hit a frustrating corner after his last fight against Alex Pereira at UFC 281. The Nigerian fighter lost his middleweight belt at Madison Square Garden on Nov 12. However, this is not the only development that troubled the fighter. In addition to losing his belt, ‘The Last Stylebender’ again became the center of negative talks for his medical condition.
In his popular podcast, ‘The Schaub Show’, the former UFC fighter talked about the recent UFC event, 281. While discussing the outcomes and the emerging possibilities of the results, Schaub also addressed Firas Zahabi’s comments about the Auckland resident.
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What did Schaub say about Israel Adesanya?
The podcast host pointed out that there was no special Izzy walkout which, even though meant business but was a little alarm. Further, Schaub mentioned that the 33-year-old fighter’s introduction lacked the usual presentation. In addition, he claimed that the former champion was not himself in the fight.
Following this, the MMA fighter-turned-standup comic also claimed that he didn’t like serious Izzy.
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In the same segment, the podcaster referred to Zahabi’s dig at the former Glory kickboxer’s medical past involving inflated breast issues.
However, ‘The Sting’ came in aid of the City Kickboxing team representative. Schaub then pointed out, “The problem is when you’re as dominant as Izzy, we want to discredit a lot of his stuff… I think for us thing is just ‘Why does he have that? The guy’s this damn good’.”
Later on, the 39-year-old comic added, “It’s easy to allude to PDE, especially when you’re a world-class athlete.”
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Also, Schaub mentioned that the reaction was pretty predominant given the level of the sports. Lastly, the retired MMA fighter insisted that Izzy didn’t share the same case.
Zahabi’s previous comments about Adesanya
The fans noticed the issues with Isreal Adesanya’s right pectoral muscle before his UFC 253 clash against Paulo Costa. However, the fighter refitted the claims in a conversation with Ariel Helwani. Further, the 23-2 record holder disclosed that an unhealthy lifestyle and excessive use of marijuana led to the issue.
What is going on with Israel Adesanya’s right pec? It’s … saggy? #UFC253
(h/t @shaunalshatti) pic.twitter.com/FIvJxu1cd1
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) September 27, 2020
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Coach Zahabi, in a prelude video to UFC 281, addressed Adesanya’s pectoral muscle troubles. Not only did he deny the possibility of punches resulting in gyno, but also hinted at the sole reason.
Thus, the Tristar Gym owner observed, “There’s only one group that has this problem… What other possibility could there be?”
Notably, Adesanya’s condition is claimed to be gynecomastia, which could cause swelling in male breast tissues. Additionally, there are two causes that could lead to this particular medical condition: abnormal hormone changes and intake of alcohol and some particular drugs.
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What do you think of these comments? Do you think that Schaub was right in his assessment? Let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Vineet Nandwana