The countdown to UFC 293 is in full swing, and the heat is on between Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, also known as the ‘The Last Stylebender,’ and his challenger, Sean Strickland. The pre-fight conference for this epic showdown recently took an unexpected turn, and the verbal jabs exchanged between the fighters have taken center stage.

In a dramatic twist, Strickland labeled Adesanya a “sellout.” Moreover, ‘Tarzan’ also mentioned one of ‘Izzy’s old videos of his dog and publicly mocked him. But how could the ‘Stylebender’ let it slide so easily? Strickland’s remarks have prompted a fiery response from the Middleweight champ. ‘Izzy’ has fired back with a verbal jab of his own – and it looks like he’s channeling his inner John Wick to bully ‘Tarzan’ at their showdown. Let’s delve into what the ‘Stylebender’ said that has UFC fans buzzing.

Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya fires back at Sean Strickland

After ‘Tarzan’ mocked ‘Izzy’ for an old video of him and his late dog, the Middleweight champion fired back in style. Taking to his X handle, Adesanya penned a bold warning to Sean Strickland. And recently, his verbal jab found its way back onto Reddit on this post. 

His X tweet read: “Lucky you. The champ will actually respond to you. I was 22, I flicked my dogs soft willy while patting his belly and I thought it was funny. I’ve ignored this bs cuz that was my DAWG, he in heaven now. Sean bringing up my dead homie like that, he gonna get Jon Wicked for dat.”

Overall, Adesanya’s tweet is a mix of humor, defense, and a heartfelt tribute to his late dog. It serves as a powerful response to ‘Tarzan’s provocative comments and adds an extra layer of intrigue to their upcoming UFC 293 showdown. Adesanya’s response was nothing short of a verbal onslaught, and it didn’t go unnoticed by fans and onlookers.

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Within minutes, the tweet went viral all over social media. ‘Izzy’ fans flocked to social media platforms like Reddit and X, to pour a plethora of reactions and comments. So, what are the fans saying about this amusing retort by the ‘Stylebender’? Let’s find out!

Israel Adesanya sends fans into a meltdown

As news of Adesanya’s response spread like wildfire, especially on Reddit – fans couldn’t help but chime in with their thoughts. Many ‘Izzy’ supporters backed the Middleweight champ and offered their takes on this full-blown verbal jab at ‘Tarzan.’ Here’s a glimpse into some of the most notable fan reactions:

Fans found the entire situation utterly amusing and compared it to the irreverent humor often seen in the animated show “South Park.”

“This sh*ts cracking me up. Grown a** ufc fighter defending himself to strangers about touching dog d**k on video, what a world. This is some Southpark level of hilarity.”

“F**k that I come from the South Park Red Rocket era.”

Another fan suggested that Adesanya might have been better off not responding to Strickland’s remarks, adding,

“Probably would’ve been better to just not address it.”

A comment playfully suggested that ‘Izzy’ might have been waiting for the perfect moment to unleash his “John Wick” reference:

“He only brought it up now because he finally came up with that John Wick line.”

Drawing humor from the earlier “John Wick” reference, another netizen humorously imagined Adesanya beating Strickland with a simple pencil, echoing the film’s iconic scene.

“He’s gonna defeat Strickland with a fu**ing pencil!”

Moreover, fans expressed their surprise at hearing such an unconventional statement from a UFC champion, remarking,

“I never imagined hearing a UFC champion say ‘flicked my dog’s Willy.'”

“Imagine being one of the best fighters on the planet and having to address this sh*t publicly 😂.”

“Izzy, please for the sake of all of us. Please shut up. Let the fists talk!”

These fan reactions provide a colorful backdrop to the unfolding drama. What’s more – such comments from fans highlight the unique and often unexpected nature of sports and entertainment in the digital age. As the UFC 293 showdown approaches, it’s clear that both Adesanya and Strickland have succeeded in keeping fans engaged and entertained, both inside and outside the ring. What do you make of ‘Izzy’s bold warning to ‘Tarzan’? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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