Israel Adesanya is widely popular not just for being a dominant fighter but also as an entertainer. ‘Stylebender’ is known for his unique walkouts and post-fight energetic celebrations. Just like that, Adesanya celebrated his win with Odell Beckham Jr. in the crowd at UFC 287. The two-time UFC champion may have landed in a controversial debate for some of the celebrations he did inside the octagon.
The UFC fighter taunted Alex Pereira‘s son just like the way his son did after Pereira’s KO over Adesanya in kickboxing. Some fans are criticizing ‘The Last Stylebender’ for this move. However, a UFC legend has spoken on behalf of Adesanya in a latest video.
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Michael Bisping justifies Israel Adesanya’s celebration at UFC 287
The former UFC middleweight champion gave his honest opinion on the two-time UFC fighter’s celebration on winning against Pereira. Bisping said, “Alex’s son doesn’t know the protocol. Doesn’t know how serious these things are. Doesn’t know that when you get knocked out, hey there’s a potential you might not wake back up.”
The former fighter added, “I am giving justification for Izzy. Its that maybe he could have had a word with his son and say ‘Hey don’t do that. Don’t mock somebody that’s been knocked out unconscious and maybe you owe Israel an apology’. As I said, I’m not telling him how to father his son.”
Israel Adesanya gave “life-long” advice to Alex Pereira’s son
Bisping clarified his stance on the matter. He further justified by saying that in ‘Stylebender’s’ mind, he was just looking to show Pereira’s son how it felt.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – SEPTEMBER 27: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria celebrates after defeating Paulo Costa of Brazil in their middleweight championship bout during UFC 253 inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on September 27, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
The UFC commentator added, “But in Israel’s mind,… ‘When I got knocked out you mocked me. Well guess what now you gonna see how that feels when its your father sitting there’. And hey, maybe Izzy taught him a lifelong lesson. Something very very valuable there.”
Certainly Michael Bisping sides with the two-time UFC champion as he just sees it as retaliation for what he faced back in his kickboxing days.
What do you think about Israel Adesanya’s celebration? Was it justified or was it too harsh? Let us know in the comments.
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