Did he really say that? UFC’s former two-division champ Henry Cejudo aka ‘Triple C’ has some bizarre ideas about fellow UFC star Israel Adesanya. It all connects back to ‘Izzy’s recent controversial DUI arrest that has been making headlines all over the Internet.
‘The Last Stylebender’ recently sparked a frenzy in the MMA community when news of his arrest for a drunk-driving charge surfaced on social media. Seizing this opportunity, Cejudo took to social media to share his opinions on the matter. But it seems like his comments do not sit well with fight fans. Why? Let’s find out!
Henry Cejudo’s bizarre accusation about Israel Adesanya and his DUI arrest sparks fan frenzy
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Henry Cejudo took to Instagram to share his rather unconventional theory regarding Adesanya’s DUI arrest. In his post, Cejudo posed the question, “Israel Adesanya just got a DUI. Is this a publicity stunt?”
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He went on to draw parallels with other high-profile fighters like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Mike Tyson, who faced legal troubles either after suffering devastating losses or during turbulent periods in their lives. Despite his unusual take, Cejudo extended his support to Adesanya as a fellow mixed martial artist. He reassured ‘Izzy,’ saying, “As a fighter, as a mixed martial artist too that we’re all behind you, dude,” and encouraged him to continue being the great fighter he is.
However, it seems like ‘Triple C’s remarks have rubbed the MMA community the wrong way. Within minutes, Cejudo’s Instagram post blew up – but for all the wrong reasons. Fans and netizens flocked to his IG post’s comments section to express their distaste for his remarks. So, what are they saying?
‘Triple C’ receives major backlash from fans over ‘insensitive’ comments on ‘Izzy’s arrest
Cejudo’s comments didn’t sit well with the MMA community, and the response was swift and harsh. Fans and netizens flooded the comments section of his Instagram post to express their disapproval of his remarks, labeling them as misguided and insensitive. Here’s a glimpse of the most notable fan reactions to Cejudo’s IG post:
One fan was clearly upset with Cejudo’s comments, stating:
“Publicity stunt? Wtf? He risked innocent lives for more clout? This is your sh**test post yet, man.”
Another fan found Cejudo’s suggestion of a DUI as a publicity stunt to be absurd:
“Bro, a DUI as publicity sounds insane.”
Moreover, a netizen fan had some rather strong words for ‘Triple C’:
“This dude has to be the king clown of all the human species.”
What’s more – some fans criticized Cejudo for constantly comparing others to himself, describing him as
“Henry always talks about what he does and has And compares others to himself ! Very egocentric.”
More and more fans poured in echoing a similar sentiment, with comments like:
“Henry find something better to do with your life, these stupid lil videos are getting you anywhere.”
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“Rare L for Triple C.”
“Henry, I’m cringe asf Cejudo.”
“Publicity stunt?? What an idiot…I feel like an idiot because I listened to him say it.”
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Henry Cejudo’s unconventional take on Adesanya’s DUI controversy has clearly not resonated well with fans, raising questions about the boundaries of commentary in the world of MMA. So, what do you think of ‘Triple C’s take on the controversial DUI arrest? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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