Israel Adesanya Goes Viral for His Reaction to Chandler vs Oliveira Fight at UFC 309
Adesanya, a two-time UFC middleweight champion, has been out of action since losing to Dricus du Plessis by submission in the fourth round at UFC 305. Despite not announcing plans for a comeback, he remains a key figure in the mixed martial arts community.
Over the wend, Adesanya shared a video of himself reacting to the thrilling conclusion of the UFC 309 fight between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira.
In the clip, Adesanya watched as Chandler repeatedly slammed Oliveira to the ground. Laughing, he cheered Chandler on, saying:
“On your back! Do it, do it, do it, do it! Haha, yeah! Another one! Do another one. Let’s go!”
His lively reaction quickly went viral on social media, earning him widespread praise from fans.
The positive feedback comes after Adesanya faced some criticism for congratulating Donald Trump on his 2025 U.S. presidential election victory. Despite the backlash, his latest video shows his ability to entertain and engage with MMA fans around the world