UFC middleweight champion "Black Dragon" Israel Adesanya is now very successful in the MMA and has a good chance of becoming the next superstar like Spider-Man Silva.
However, in a recent interview with the media, he exposed his past embarrassing life, and even planned to rob a store, while also saying that his signing with the UFC was related to China.
Many famous boxers have lived in poverty before entering the professional arena, and it is this adversity that has allowed them to grow up in struggle.
Charles Oliveira, for example, grew up in a slum, and "mouth cannon" Conor McGregor was a failed plumber apprentice. Adisaya, who was born in Nigeria, has not had much better off his past, and as a young man, Adisaya has encountered financial difficulties despite his success in kickboxing matches.
In an interview with the media, Adisaya revealed that he had considered robbing a shop on the street.
"I looked at the corner store and I wanted to rush in and say to the clerk, as long as you give me all your money, I won't hurt you." Adisaya said.
Fortunately, after a few seconds of thought, he gave up on this dangerous idea. He also said that after that psychological struggle, he understood why someone would take the risk of committing a crime.
"It's a fleeting thought, and it resonates with those people (criminals) who are desperate and have no choice, and that's why they do it." Adisaya added.
Adisaya said he ended up through a difficult time with the help of his family. He said:
"That's why I like my parents, they always support me... And friends like Corbyn, who also always helped me, people like me who have always been by my side and I love them deeply. ”
Adi Saya finally explained why he signed with the UFC. "Just like when you check the balance on your phone, I found that I only had 300 yuan left in my account balance, and my company in China originally contracted to arrange seven games, and each game could earn $25,000, but then the company no longer arranged games for me, I had no games to play, so I entered the UFC, and I didn't want to go without income." Adisaya said.
Today, Adisaya, 32, no longer needs to worry about financial problems. He signed a lucrative deal with the UFC. According to his management team, this is one of the most lucrative contracts in UFC history.
Adisaya played five full rounds against challenger Robert Whitaker in February's UFC 271 tournament to successfully defend his title with a point-point victory. The UFC has confirmed that Jared Cannonil could be Adisaya's next challenger.