Popular UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is currently under fire following his controversial remarks about girls in Lagos in a recent video on his social media account.
Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya, widely known as the Last Stylebender, recently made controversial remarks, claiming that a majority of women living in Lagos are involved in prostitution, often referred to as “runs girls.”
In a video posted on his official X account on Monday, Adesanya criticized Lagos women for their tendency to flaunt their lifestyles, which he alleged are funded by prostitution. Despite his criticism, the former UFC middleweight champion advised these women to adopt a more humble and friendly attitude rather than being arrogant.
Speaking in Yoruba, Adesanya remarked, “Lagos women like to feel important and are proud. Most of you are runs girls. I now understand what a runs girl is—cheap prostitutes. You want to flaunt and show off. Nonsense. Just be nice, be friendly, say hello.”
Some of you are like Israel Adesanya too. When you move to girls in their dm and they turn you down,you start attacking them unprovoked on the tl. Birds of the same feather labalabaing together ✋
— Adedamola (@Adedamolarr) August 26, 2024
This is however not the first time Israel Adesanya will make what has been categorized as a controversial comment on social media as he also came under fire following his comment about the Algerian Olympics 2024 gold medalist, Imane Khelif where he had misgendered her as a man.
The shocking video has sparked numerous comments on social media. Here are some of the reactions below:
So because women in Lagos didn’t want to talk to you, the majority of them are prostitutes?
Na nonsense talk be this. Expected better tbh. https://t.co/i6Ht9mLH7B
— Mayowa. (@Wana____) August 26, 2024
You see how Lagos babes made him cry?
Very mindful, very demure, very considerate. 🤭 https://t.co/OkAqqH58pU— Vaginal Horoscope Agba feminist🏳️🌈🌈 (@IjeomaOgood) August 26, 2024
A video representation of what happens to a lady in Balogun market with those street boys.
“Fine girl, fine girl”
No answer
“You’re not even fine. See how you be? Ashewo. See your leg, see your head…”
A disappointment. https://t.co/jhlcqm83sh
— Digital Market Woman (@oyinakindele) August 26, 2024
An incel is on the lose in Lagos hide the baddies 😭 https://t.co/WGxuO8vpaf
— Kiki Mordi (@kikimordi) August 26, 2024
That is why they beat shege out of your body last week. Since you became a silly, the belt has been avoiding you. https://t.co/CjGjXPuemM
— It’s_OMG (@DefNotYourMate) August 26, 2024
This statement comes shortly after Adesanya’s arrival in Lagos last Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed following his fourth-round submission loss to South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis in their middleweight title fight at UFC 305 in Perth.
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