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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 10: Israel Adesanya of New Zealand stands in his corner prior to his middleweight bout against Anderson Silva of Brazil during the UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10, 2019 in the Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 10: Israel Adesanya of New Zealand stands in his corner prior to his middleweight bout against Anderson Silva of Brazil during the UFC 234 at Rod Laver Arena on February 10, 2019 in the Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Israel Adesanya shared his sentiments around the backlash Joe Rogan is getting lately. He showed support for the longtime UFC color commentator at UFC 271 pre-fight press conference. The Nigerian-born has praised Rogan and said he is one of the nicest and most humble people in the MMA space and people are trying to eliminate him because of his big platform.
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Earlier, one media member asked for remarks from UFC president, Dana White, about Rogan’s recent controversies. However, ‘The Last Stylebender’ took the question from the boss. Later, he posted the clip of his answer and a message to his Twitter.
#FUCKTHENOISE pic.twitter.com/parlUx8WAe
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) February 11, 2022
Many fans opposed the middleweight champion. Hence, they went after him and expressed their unhappiness. Also, his fans suggest the fighter is making it difficult for them to support him.
You gotta chill and fight your battle stop making it hard to the ones who love you and support you.
— Mbanda (@thebasekeguy) February 11, 2022
Lost a lot of respect for you man
— Kaith Sheikhly (@kaiths) February 11, 2022
Here, one fan suggested he is being a company man. As ‘The Last Stylebender’ struck a blockbuster deal with the UFC. According to his team, it makes him one of the highest-paid MMA athletes.
Ik u def so have enough for us all wit that new multi mil contract you sign there lol 😂
— Marcos Villegas (@MarcosV70656124) February 11, 2022
Also, another fan believes Adesanya just wants the limelight.
If clout chasing was a person🤡
— vito roberts (@VitoRoberts) February 11, 2022
Even though the fans did not support the Nigerian born on standing by Joe Rogan, the rest of the fighters at the press conference visibly seem to agree with Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya is excited for the UFC debut of ‘Blood Diamond’
‘The Style Bender‘ and the team at CKB relish each other’s success. Also, they usually compete together on the card.
Thus, at UFC 271, three fighters from the team will step inside the octagon. Though the champ has eyes on the debutant, ‘Blood Diamond’ Mike Mathetha. In addition, Carlos Ulberg from the team will be on the card.
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The two times King of the Ring tournament winner will enter the octagon against Jeremiah Wells. ‘Blood Diamond’ is a flashy kickboxer and has lived the same journey as Israel Adesanya. The two have fought around the world alongside each other.
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Setting aside the Joe Rogan controversy, ‘The Last Stylebender’ should focus on his opponent ‘The Reaper’, Robert Whittaker.
What are your thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s comments at UFC 271 press conference? Are you excited about the ‘Blood Diamon’ debut? Let us know in the comments section.
