Israel Adesanya has millions of fans but does he have a stalker? In addition to his captivating persona as a UFC athlete, the former UFC champion has shared some intriguing stories from his personal life. Recently, ‘The Last Stylebender’ recounted an alarming experience when a stalker unexpectedly rang his doorbell.
UFC fighters like Israel Adesanya are typically quite popular among the general public. Over the years, there have been several instances where random individuals approach fighters for an interaction. However, there are rare occasions when someone goes as far as to reach a fighter’s home. One particular incident involved Israel Adesanya, who experienced a situation where a woman stalker appeared at his doorstep.
I had a stalker… I sent this to my lawyer cuz I was like, ‘Okay I need to get this on film.’ Just so he knows and then he’s like, ‘Right you need to send a restraining order.’ So, I got her on the cam on the camera cuz she somehow found the dingdong…
Israel Adesanya via FLAGRANT
Adesanya’s life is filled with intriguing stories, and the recent stalker was one of those compelling ones. Many of these anecdotes are quite shocking and unexpected. Recently, the former UFC champion experienced racial abuse from a random stranger on the streets of New Zealand. This incident garnered significant attention as it occurred just a few days after Adesanya’s fight against Dricus Du Plessis.
The Nigerian-born Kiwi fighter had a unique experience at UFC 305. Although Adesanya appeared confident ahead of the fight, ‘Izzy’ struggled to defeat Du Plessis. Following the match, Adesanya gave an energetic speech during his octagon interview, expressing his determination to come back stronger from this defeat. This raises the question of who Izzy’s next potential opponent might be.
Reports: Israel Adesanya is set to face Nassourdine Imavov in UFC Saudi Arabia
Israel Adesanya is one of the top fighters on the UFC roster. Throughout his illustrious career in the UFC, Adesanya has defeated several formidable opponents, solidifying his status in the promotion. However, the former middleweight champion’s recent performance has raised concerns. As such, Adesanya has lost three out of his last four fights. Recently, several reports have surfaced regarding Izzy’s upcoming fight.
Israel Adesanya might face Nassourdine Imavov next (Image via Imago)According to Knockout Alerts, his next bout is being planned to headline the second UFC Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025. The inaugural UFC Saudi Arabia fight night took place in Riyadh where Robert Whittaker headlined the fight night. However, per reports, the UFC is planning to put Adesanya in the headliner bout against Nassourdine Imavov.
Imavov is an emerging prospect in the UFC middleweight division and is currently on a three-fight win streak. A victory over Adesanya could significantly enhance the Frenchman’s status in the promotion. However, it is important to note that these reports are not yet confirmed by the UFC regarding this exciting potential matchup between Imavov and Izzy.
