It is a well-known fact that Israel Adesanya has issues with Moster Energy, however, his association with Logan Paul’s PRIME has not gone unnoticed. Paul, a YouTube and WWE megastar, is a personality marred with controversies. Being associated with someone like him and calling out Strickland for signing with Monster did not sit well with fans.
During the UFC 293 press conference, Adesanya avoided commenting on most of Strickland’s provocations. The American fighter talked about Adesanya’s video with his dog and also called him a “Chinaman” for his advertisement where he calls himself Chinese. The Nigerian-Kiwi fighter decided to not argue with Strickland on those matters.
This cunt calling me a sellout meanwhile he literally sold his soul for a bag. This is why yous will always get fooled by politicians. I just kept it real and chill. Even look at his shirt, his hat, the cunt is pandering. Bet he won’t do a shoey… 👀 😂 nah it’s calm. Soon kill. pic.twitter.com/SCS5THgWRt
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) September 7, 2023
Instead, he went after Strickland for signing with Monster. He said, “Sell your soul again to Monster, tell ‘em how you do it. I’m not gonna bring it up but it’s okay. Sunday I’m going to knock this motherf****r out and that’s all I give a f**k about. Hey, you sold your soul for Monster, you sold your soul to that Monster. I can look in the mirror and be happy. I’m in my Prime.”
Apparently, Adesanya has an issue with Hans Molenkamp, an executive of Monster. Adesanya believes Molenkamp takes advantage of his position. Monster has also been accused of signing most of Adesanya’s opponents to keep up the feud.
Adesanya, on the other hand, has associated himself with PRIME. A drinks company co-owned by Paul and KSI with other partners.
Fans call out Israel Adesanya for associating with “cancerous hydration drink” PRIME owned by “scammer” Logan Paul
Paul has been accused of scamming people of over $1 million through his CryptoZoo venture. On the other hand, one of his biggest controversies includes posting a video of a person who died by suicide in the Aokigahara forest in Japan. The disturbing video did not go down well with fans and he had to issue a public apology.
When it comes to PRIME drinks, the company has been accused of selling unhealthy drinks in the name of energy drinks.
All these have accumulated to backfire on Adesanya who joined hands with PRIME. One fan commented, “You’re literally signed to Prime which is arguably the most cancerous hydration drink on the market and owned by undeniably the biggest scammer in entertainment. But good luck this weekend champ”
You’re literally signed to Prime which is arguably the most cancerous hydration drink on the market and owned by undeniably the biggest scammer in entertainment. But good luck this weekend champ 😂
— Mike Honcho (@MichaelValli3) September 7, 2023
Here are some more fan reactions:
Bro you literally sold out to Prime lol
— Gnarsenio Shwall (@gnardothick) September 7, 2023
You literally are signed to prime. Bro stop fronting.
— 🇮🇳 Tamil king (@Indianbastard90) September 8, 2023
Adesanya is set to face Strickland on September 9, 2023, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The UFC 293 event will see Adesanya defending his UFC Middleweight title.