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Israel Adesanya isn’t afraid to speak his mind when he wants to. He has a reputation for sharing controversial tweets and posts on social media. Adesanya shared a post on Instagram that will get the attention of some people.

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‘The Last Stylebender’ is still relishing his UFC 287 win over his long-time rival, Alex Pereira. His impressive knockout at UFC 287 is in contention to grab the ‘Knockout of the Year’ honor for this year. Amidst the constant trolling of ‘Poatan’, the two-time middleweight champion shared a message on social media.

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Israel Adesanya expresses his opinion on cross dressing

Izzy shared a story on Instagram expressing his opinion of people wearing clothing designed for the opposite genders, or in simple terms, cross-dressers. The title of the story: “The year of our lord 2073.” He also shared a comment on his story.

Adesanya said, 

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“This is the world now that exists for your children. Hahaha, life is one big cartoon.” 
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 05: UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya of New Zealand poses for the media during the UFC seasonal press conference at T-Mobile Arena on July 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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In a subsequent story, the UFC champion also said, “My outfits are for style, comfy, and for me.” Adesanya claims that he wears his outfits to showcase styles with a level of comfort. He added, “I never tell anyone how to express them.”

How good is ‘The Last Stylebender’s fashion sense?

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Israel Adesanya is one of the few UFC stars, besides Conor McGregor, who has a distinctive sense of fashion. He likes to make sure to stand out with his outfits from the rest of the fighters during press conferences or in any other public appearances. His fighting style represents his fashion sense, throwing a flurry of combinations that flash in front of his opponent’s eyes.

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Adesanya’s nickname ‘The Last Stylebender’ signifies his exuberant style, which he derives from pop culture and, sometimes, anime characters. He was even voted third by the UFC fans in 2021 for being one of the best-dressed fighters, behind Kamaru Usman and Max Holloway.

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The Nigerian-born Kiwi superstar doesn’t shy away from sharing his opinions due to the influence of his current status as one of the best athletes in the world. He likes to stand out and be flashy with his style.

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