Nigerian UFC star Israel Adesanya rocks Green and White necklace ahead of fight against Sean Strickland
New Zealand professional mixed martial artist of Nigerian descent Israel Mobolaji Adesanya is back on the social media trends.
The 34-year-old Adesanya made a statement about his heritage at the face-off against American Sean Strickland on Friday, September 8, 2023.
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07:00 - 07.09.2023
Israel Adesanya: Nigerian UFC star says F*ck school, won't be sending his children
Nigerian UFC star Israel Adesanya says won't be sending his children to school, because it is a waste of time.
Israel Adesanya wears Nigerian themed necklace to UFC 293 face-off against Sean Strickland
On September 10, Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland will square off in the main event of UFC 293.
Adesanya will be attempting to defend his middleweight title and made a massive statement at the face-offs.
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07:30 - 06.09.2023
Israel Adesanya: Nigerian UFC star celebrates UFC 5 Deluxe Edition cover athlete
Nigerian UFC star Israel Adesanya is the cover athlete of the UFC 5 Deluxe Edition.
While Strickland was hurling insults, Adesanya was focused and looked straight at his opponent seemingly fed up with his ranting.
Israel Adesanya shows off a Green and White necklace against Sean Strickland
![At the face-off, Adesanya came out wearing a Green and White necklace that has gone viral. Image Credit - ESPN MMA](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/08092023/69b28d5a-e441-4529-9420-cc6c660f9ffd.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Adesanya is not shy to remind the world as UFC Middleweight champion that he is of Nigerian descent.
At the face-off, Adesanya came out wearing a Green and White necklace that has gone viral.
The combination of the necklace got a lot of reactions from Nigerians on social media.
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Adesanya will not send children to school
Adesanya engaged in an off-topic conversation about why he was unwilling to send his children to school during an interview before his fight.
Adesanya claims he won't send his children to school because he believes that much of the knowledge is useless and that schools were established to produce workers.
![The next contender for the middleweight belt, Sean Strickland, has previously taken issue with middleweight champion Adesanya's reputation for maintaining his appearance and painting his nails. Image Credit - Twitter/Israel Adesanya](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/30082023/1fe54908-8da7-478d-8a14-996345a4b75b.jpeg?operations=fit(480:))
Adesanya says he will hire tutors to teach his kids the fundamentals while also making sure they participate in jiu-jitsu and gymnastics programs to ensure they socialize with other youngsters.
One of the main issues with homeschooling your children is that they don't get to interact with other children as much and develop their social skills.
Adesanya has a solution for that, but in his opinion, sports are the best way for his children to make new friends.
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Adesanya is not Gay
Adesanya has pledged to keep doing his nails for his forthcoming world title defense against longtime foe Sean Strickland in Sydney.
Adesanya in the main event of UFC 293 will defend his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.