Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, is known for his distinctive personality that often divides fans’ opinions. While some appreciate his outspokenness and unconventional style, others find it difficult to embrace. Recently, Adesanya has been posting pictures on Twitter that have sparked awkwardness and speculation among fans, adding yet another layer to his polarizing persona.
Adesanya‘s success within the UFC cannot be denied. With a splendid record and many impressive wins in his repertoire, he has established himself as one of the promotion’s most formidable fighters. His recent victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287 solidified his dominance in the middleweight division, further amplifying his presence.
Adesanya is an active user of social media platforms, utilizing them to express himself and engage with fans. However, his unconventional approach has occasionally left followers feeling uncomfortable. Adesanya‘s posts often incorporate elements that lead fans to question his orientation.
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Israel Adesanya posts a “weird” picture on Twitter
One of Adesanya‘s recent posts on Twitter featured a picture of Craig Jones. Some fans felt that the picture was showcasing an awkward pose. In the caption, Adesanya humorously mentioned his interest in choking opponents unconscious, accompanied by hashtags such as #ManonManAction. Notably, the picture also included a rainbow flag, which fans interpreted as a subtle reference to the LGBTQ+ community.
Striking is boring, pssshh knockouts…
I wanna choke some men unconscious.#fuckcraigjones #ManonManAction #MMA pic.twitter.com/2QorDcAIsO— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) May 11, 2023
Adesanya‘s association with Craig Jones stems from their shared training environment. Both fighters train at the renowned City Kickboxing gym in New Zealand, fostering a close bond and camaraderie among the athletes.
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Adesanya‘s recent post evoked a range of reactions from fans. Some expressed confusion, questioning the meaning behind the imagery and suggesting Adesanya was hinting at his sexual orientation. Others voiced their disappointment, feeling that his posts detract from his status as a champion. Here are some of the fan reactions –
All had some wild reactions.
Wrong choke
— Yassine Jouirane 🇲🇦 (@YassineJre) May 11, 2023
One fan expressed his disappointment in Adesanya.
Bruh I can’t keep defending you man 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/rKGrIAfg9E
— 𝟑𝒃𝒛 (@ReecesEra) May 11, 2023
Some even tried to give him courage.
Any reason why you just don't go ahead an come out. This is probably your toughest battle.
— HanKhan (@HanKhan39) May 11, 2023
Others were tired of his habits.
😭 never beating the genderbender allegations
— Gabe 🇺🇸 (@GabeFCB) May 11, 2023
Some did not understand why.
Your the champ but why? pic.twitter.com/7scobWUPzK
— Ezekiel (@Stinkmeaner2040) May 11, 2023
And many were left confused.
um? are you trying to tell us something? cause it would just confirm what I've expected. its all good live and love who you want. And frozen, Like Elsa, Just let it go….. Or let it out…..
— Awatcher (@Awatcher20) May 11, 2023
One termed Adesanya’s post as “weird”
Why do you always have to post weird things bro ? 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
— Cassius (@Mr_Mayombe) May 11, 2023
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Adesanya’s posts stirred Twitter up.
bro went to the dark side pic.twitter.com/gMNl0ckXsB
— ⚰️ (@ruhvengeee) May 11, 2023
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Adesanya’s UFC achievements and spectacular performances in the octagon have solidified his status as a dominant middleweight champion. However, his unconventional approach to social media, which includes posting pictures that leave fans feeling awkward, has added a layer of controversy to his public image.
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