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Adesanya Speaks On Financial Struggles After UFC Loss To Pereira—-UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has candidly discussed a challenging chapter in his career, revealing how he faced significant financial hardship after losing to Alex Pereira during his kickboxing days in China.

The Nigerian-born Kiwi, renowned for his dynamic fighting style and confidence in the octagon, shared his story during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) podcast.

Adesanya recounted how, after his loss to Pereira, the promotion he was fighting for abruptly ceased to provide him with match opportunities, leaving him in a precarious financial situation.

Despite his success and fame as a fighter, he found himself struggling to make ends meet during this period, highlighting the unpredictable nature of a career in combat sports.

“When I was fighting in China and I lost to Alex, they stopped giving me fights. I think, at the time, I was the highest-paid foreign fighter in China, but then they stopped giving me fights,” Adesanya revealed.

He pleaded with the promotion, saying, “Look, I have seven more fights on my contract. Can I at least just get three? I just need three,” as his funds were rapidly depleting.

The situation became so desperate that Adesanya was down to his last $500, barely enough to cover a week’s groceries. It was at this low point that his coach, Eugene Bareman, stepped in as a financial lifeline.

Adesanya recounted the emotional moment when Bareman instructed him to check his bank account, leaving the fighter in tears of gratitude.

This revelation sheds light on the unpredictable nature of a fighter’s career and the importance of having a supportive team. It also contrasts sharply with Adesanya’s recent high-profile UFC career, which has seen him win and lose the middleweight title multiple times.

Despite recent setbacks, including losses to Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis, ‘The Last Stylebender’ is not ready to throw in the towel.

In a recent interview on The Adam Carolla Show, Adesanya expressed his desire to fight once more before the year’s end or early next year.

“At the moment, I want to fight one more time before the end of this year, or early next year. But I don’t know yet. I’m just training, building off where we left off,” Adesanya stated.

The fighter also candidly addressed his recent loss to du Plessis, admitting to a tactical error when he pointed at the ground after slipping.

As Adesanya plots his comeback, fans and pundits alike are eager to see what the next chapter holds for the dynamic fighter who has proven his resilience both in and out of the octagon.

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Nigerian Singer Tems Acquires Stake In American Football Club San Diego FC—-San Diego FC (SDFC) has announced that Tems, the globally acclaimed, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, has joined the club’s ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.

SDFC CEO Tom Penn expressed excitement about Tems joining, highlighting her influence as a cultural icon and her dedication to empowering young talent. “Her passion for creativity and community aligns perfectly with our mission,” Penn stated.

She joins a prestigious group of Club Partners, including Issa Rae, Juan Mata, Jocko Willink, and Manny Machado.

Her involvement is in collaboration with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm. Pave’s Chairman Tunde Folawiyo and Founding Director Kwamena Afful will also join the ownership group, further strengthening SDFC’s mission to inspire and empower communities through sport, culture, and opportunity.

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