Israel Adesanya is no stranger to wars inside the Octagon, but nothing could have prepared him for a battle outside the cage. A legal war waged against his ex-girlfriend, Charlotte Powdrell. What started as a love story in 2019 turned into a messy breakup, complete with allegations, social media jabs, and, most recently, a rumor that sent shockwaves through the MMA community.

Reports recently surfaced claiming Powdrell had been ordered to pay Adesanya a staggering $500,000 after their legal dispute. Among the many reactions to the supposed court ruling, one voice stood out. UFC middleweight contender and ‘The Last Stylebender’s past opponent, Jared Cannonier, who took the opportunity to add a cheeky jab of his own.

Jared Cannonier fires off a salvo against Israel Adesanya’s ex-girfriend on social media  

In a post shared on his Instagram story, Jared Cannonier shared, “In the words of Joker “You get what you deserve”. But that wasn’t all. The soundtrack for the post? Kanye West’s ‘Gold Digger’.

A not-so-subtle shot aimed squarely at Powdrell, implying that she had reaped the consequences of her actions.

For those unfamiliar, Charlotte Powdrell first entered the MMA spotlight in 2019 when she was seen celebrating Adesanya’s victory over Robert Whittaker. Though details about their relationship remain scarce, what followed was a public breakup that turned into an ugly legal and online feud.

In May 2023, Adesanya aired his grievances on social media. According to reports from Pulse Sports Nigeria, the former UFC champ accused Powdrell of demanding a share of his wealth despite never being married or having children together.

He found the situation so absurd that he compared it to the highly publicized divorce of Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, whose ex-wife Hiba Abouk was reportedly denied half his fortune due to his assets being in his mother’s name.

At the time, Adesanya stated, “Imagine being so f—-  entitled that you think you deserve what a man has worked his whole life for. When you came in to his life with nothing and tried to leave with Million$. But I like Achraf Hakimi, my assets are protected. I woulda taken half her s—  too. But I don’t want half of NOTHING.”

If that wasn’t enough, Israel Adesanya took his jabs a step further in July 2023 at UFC 290. Sporting a black t-shirt with the words, “He is not your bank” printed across the front, the message was loud and clear.

Truth behind Adesanya and Charlotte Powdrell’s legal battle  

With all the drama, the latest claim that Powdrell lost the legal battle and had to fork over $500,000 seemed like a fitting ending. But here’s the catch—there’s no solid evidence that any of this is true. No official court documents, no credible news reports, and nothing beyond internet speculation.

Some rumors even suggest that Adesanya doesn’t have a personal bank account and that his mother, Taiwo, controls his finances. If true, this could mean his official net worth in court would be zero, making any settlement claims questionable at best.

Whether the payout story is fact or fiction, one thing is certain—Israel Adesanya and Charlotte Powdrell’s saga continues to captivate the MMA world. Cannonier’s post only added fuel to an already blazing fire, making fans wonder, was this a case of justice served, or just another wild internet hoax? Let us know what you think in the comments below!