Israel Adesanya attends boxing event by Sodiq Yusuff: Nigerian Stylebender gets inspired by young combatants
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Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.

Israel Adesanya attends boxing event by Sodiq Yusuff: Nigerian Stylebender gets inspired by young combatants

Tosin Abayomi 09:40 - 26.08.2024

Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.

In Nigeria, Israel Adesanya is attracting large audiences everywhere he goes, despite not wearing a UFC belt around his waist.

The Nigerian supporters don't appear to mind that Israel Adesanya was unable to return with his former UFC middleweight title.

In the main event of UFC 305 on August 17, Adesanya was defeated by Dricus Du Plessis by fourth-round submission, effectively ending his title chances.

Adesanya in Lagos

He didn't change his plans to go back to Nigeria in spite of the setback.

Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.
Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.

Adesanya arrived in Lagos to be met with rapturous crowds and traditional music, befitting a king or queen.

The African UFC star is having a great time in a number of fantastic social media posts that are currently going viral.

In one of the videos from Lagos, "The Last Stylebender" is surrounded by adoring followers as he enters a grocery store.

Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.
Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.

Another depicts Izzy singing at a church ceremony with his family. When word spread that Adesanya was in the vicinity on both occasions, the place was apparently flooded with supporters.

Adesanya and Sodiq Yusuff

Adesanya has now teamed up with fellow Nigerian UFC star Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.

The Last Stylebender joined Yusuff for an amateur boxing event in Lagos

Along with a video, Yusuff thanked Adesanya for gracing the event.

He said, "Much respect to @stylebender for coming through and touching the people. This meant a lot for the community.

Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.
Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.

"Almost shed a tear when I heard a lady in the crowd say "ni ojo kan awon iyan ma tele omo emi na baye" meaning one day people are gonna follow my kid like this.

"That's what it's about. Inspiration."

Adesanya then responded , "Love you brother, thank you for today!"

Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.
Following his loss to Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa, Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya attends a boxing event by UFC colleague Sodiq Yusuff in Lagos.

Before posting a message that said, "Energy never dies, it can be passed on and amplified. ❤️‍🔥

"Bless the future, bless my people, their flame inspired me!"

Adesanya continues to enjoy Nigeria although there are reports he may soon be leaving for South Africa.

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