Eugene Bareman, head coach to the reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, has made a statement that has caught the attention of the fighting world. His recent remarks over the number one ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis have ignited a storm of reactions from fans.

Addressing the situation surrounding the current top-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, and his potential clash with Adesanya, Bareman unveiled that Du Plessis did not proceed with his bout due to injury. Consequently, this has led to the need for a new opponent to step into the octagon against Adesanya, who is now fighting Sean Strickland. However, these comments have triggered a wave of trolling aimed at ‘Izzy’s coach.

Eugene Bareman’s statement sparks controversy and trolling

Sparking discussions and debates among fans, fighters, and pundits alike, Adesanya’s coach has found himself caught in the crossfire of an online storm on Reddit. The platform has become the arena for reactions that illuminated Bareman’s past statements and actions.

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In a reminiscent tone, a fan recounted a particular moment when Eugene attempted to dismiss the Whittaker rematch. This occurred during a period when Whittaker held a triumphant three-fight win streak, beating the likes of Darren Till, Jared Cannonier, and Kelvin Gastelum in the process. Eugene’s proposition emerged at a time when Whittaker was fresh off a grueling five-round battle against Gastelum.

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The agitated fans took to Reddit and started showering their reactions. Let us take a look at their sentiments.

Fans raise their voice in support of Dricus Du Plessis

The fans remembered how, amidst these circumstances, the organization opted to grant Marvin Vettori the opportunity, directing Whittaker to take a step back in line. The sentiment was tinged with frustration, evident in the “smh” expression appended to the narrative.

Another fan, in a tone of amused disbelief, pointed out the irony surrounding Du Plessis’ victory over Whittaker. The fan conveyed his sentiment humorously, saying, “Lmfao dude knocked out Robert Whittaker, and his coach has the audacity to say, ‘Oh no, this guy’s gotta fight someone else to get to us!'”

In a direct response, one fan emphasized that Izzy’s coach doesn’t hold the ultimate authority and highlighted the role of the UFC in decision-making.

Here are some more fans’ reactions along similar lines.

• When you don’t run but your coach does.
• Eugene is just talking, Izzy wants to fight DDP and he will when he’s healed up.
• Well good news UFC doesn’t care much about what Eugene thinks
• But Eugene Bareman doesn’t have the final word. The UFC does and Dricus is #1 ranked.

The comments from Adesanya’s coach have sparked intrigue, shedding light on the intricate relationship between fighters and their coaches during pivotal matchups. What are your thoughts on the evolving dynamics between athletes and their mentors in the heat of high-stakes battles? And what do you make of Bareman’s statements? Let us know in the comments below.

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