UFC Star Israel Adesanya Voices Support for Palestine
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya stated on a podcast that he supports Palestine and does not support "Zionist Europeans who shoot in hospitals and kill children." Adesanya, born in Nigeria and raised in New Zealand, addressed rumors of changing his name due to the conflict. The fighter clarified he has not changed his name and dismissed online speculation. His comments come amid other combat sports figures speaking out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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- Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya expressed support for Palestine and criticized Israel.
- Adesanya stated he does not support "Zionist Europeans who shoot in hospitals and kill children."
- He addressed and denied rumors that he changed his name due to the conflict.
- Adesanya, born in Nigeria and raised in New Zealand, clarified his stance on a podcast.
- The fighter's comments are seen as a disappointment by the publication.
- Other combat sports figures have also spoken out on the conflict.
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has publicly expressed support for Palestine and criticized Israel. Speaking on a podcast with fellow UFC legend Demetrious Johnson, Adesanya addressed rumors that he had changed his name due to connections with Israel. He stated, "I support Palestine, I don't like genocide, but I also know how strong my name is, I know who I am. These Zionist Europeans who shoot in hospitals and kill children, I don't support that."
Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria and raised in New Zealand, clarified that he has not changed his name and dismissed online claims linking him to a change due to the conflict. He referenced a social media post by Dustin Poirier as an example of how names can be used online. This marks one of the few times Adesanya has specifically spoken out against Israel, having previously shown support for Palestine.
The article notes that the world of combat sports, including the UFC and MMA, has seen several figures speak out against Israel and in favor of Palestine. It mentions Dagestani fighters and Sean Strickland as examples of those who have made public statements. Adesanya's comments are described as disappointing given his popularity in the MMA world.
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