“Bast*rd Stole My Haircut” – Israel Adesanya’s Treatment of Pereira’s Training Partner Chuck Liddell Has UFC Fans in Splits

On April 8, Israel Adesanya may have been the happiest man on the planet. The reason being that after a long-standing rivalry of 7 years with Alex Pereira, ‘The Last Stylebender’ knocked him out in the second round and reclaimed the UFC middleweight championship belt. This win was nothing short of spectacular, and earned Adesanya the highest accolades from fans and fighters alike.

Adesanya’s stunning victory earned him the highest accolades from fans and fighters alike. In a heartfelt post-fight speech, the New Zealander expressed his happiness and gratitude for the support he had received from his team and fans.

Adesanya made sure to seize the moment to its utmost fullest, celebrating his win outside the arena, where he was joined by fellow UFC fighter Kamaru Usman along with the UFC legend Chuck Liddell. Spotting Liddell with Adesanya sparked quite a buzz from fans, as the 53-year-old was on Pereira’s side before the fight. Regardless of this, a clip from the celebration shows how the 33-year-old Adesanya paid respect to Liddell, seizing the moment to show his appreciation for the UFC legend and fans have put out their thoughts on this one, too.

UFC fans cherish a respectful moment between Israel Adesanya and Chuck Liddell

A clip from the Adesanya’s celebration night surfaced on the internet, showing the UFC middleweight champion bowing down to Chuck Liddell and paying his respects even during his moment of glory. Fans were quick to praise Adesanya for his display of sportsmanship and humility. However, eagle-eyed fans didn’t miss on an awkward moment of Kamaru Usman, adding a bit of spice to the comment section.

Pretty awesome that on his night, the Champ, Israel Adesanya, still gives recognition to UFC legend, Chuck Liddell
by u/slickwick713 in ufc

Check out how the fans reacted to it:

• “I mean Chuck was the first guy from the sport to really pierce the mainstream. Did a lot for the initial growth of the sport, and the snowball effect that has is hard to quantify. Nice seeing the guys on top now pay their respects.”
• “Legends recognize legends”
• “Man Izzy must have felt on a whole different plane.”
• “Lol I like that Chuck just raised them hands like “that’s right mofos””
• “On the list of things I expected to see today, Chuck Liddell swag surfing definitely wasn’t on it.”
• “Chuck: Thanks Izzy. Bast*rd stole my haircut in a meme!”

While some expressed their thoughts on noticing Kamaru Usman getting sidelined:

• “Lmfao Usman got left hanging so f**king bad 🤣🤣 and then tried to play it off. Oof”
• “Cue Usman awkwardly trying to get in on center of attention as always”
• “Some say to this day usman is still looking for a dap”

Read more: “Rest in Peace to a Great Man” – Israel Adesanya Pays Tribute to UFC Veteran After His UFC 287 Win Against Alex Pereira

It’s safe to say that Israel Adesanya was on top of the world, celebrating his happiest day with friends and fans. But even in the moment like this, he made sure to bow his head down where it should be. Having said that, Adesanya’s gesture speaks volumes about his sportsmanship and respect for the UFC legend.

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