- Nigerian-born UFC fighter Adesanya returned to Lagos, Nigeria, after his recent loss at UFC 305 to Dricus Du Plessis
- In the wake of his defeat, he claimed that many women in Lagos are “runs girls” who engage in transactional relationships
- This comment, made in a video and shared on his official X handle, has caused a lot of buzz on social media
Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya, famously known as the Last Stylebender, recently stirred the pot with his candid remarks about women in Lagos.
In a video shared on his official X handle on Monday, Adesanya asserted that most women in Lagos live extravagant lifestyles funded by activities that label them as “runs girls,” a local term for women involved in transactional relationships.
Adesanya, who has gained global recognition for his success in mixed martial arts, did not mince words in his critique. He pointed out that many Lagos women are obsessed with flaunting wealth and living a high-end lifestyle, which he suggests is largely financed through questionable means.
The former UFC middleweight champion advised them to adopt a more humble and approachable demeanour rather than being “proud.”
Speaking in Yoruba, Adesanya said, “Lagos women like to feel themselves and are proud. Most of you are runs girls. I know the meaning of runs girls now. Kobo kobo, ashewo. You want to show off. Keep posing and showing off. Nonsense. Just be nice, be friendly, say hi.”
Adesanya’s comments came just days after his return to Lagos, where he was warmly received despite suffering a fourth-round submission loss to South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis in their UFC 305 middleweight title fight held in Perth, Australia.
The remarks from the UFC star have triggered widespread reactions on social media, with various opinions emerging on the accuracy and fairness of his statements.
Reactions trail Israel Adesanya’s comment about Lagos women
Below are some of the reactions.
“I approach with neutrality to observe this vawulence, not to engage in it, but to understand its dynamics. I neither support the oppresor nor the oppresed, and I do not endorse those who seek peacē. I stand on this ground to witness complete unrest,” @TinimiSZN sarcastically endorsed the vawulence in the comment section.
“feminist go commot cloth for your body today,” @tahyooo stated.
“That one friend that hates women because he never gets any 🤣💀,” @obinnaxl said.
“Person wey beat you na full man no be Trans which one be the naija girls wey you dey face,” @mister_bermzy mentioned.
“Even with your money you can’t get girls. Shameless goat,” @Champagnediet1 lamented.
“Nigerian women are coming for you, dey play. I Just Dey Waka Pass 🚶🏿🚶🏿🚶🏿🚶🏿🚶🏿🚶🏿🚶🏿,” @Timmynaijaa said.
“I like that he speaks Yoruba well 👌,” @It_Chioma stated.
Nigerian star Israel Adesanya pockets staggering money despite loss to Du Plessis in UFC 305 final
Previously, TheRadar reported that Adesanya, known as 'The Last Stylebender', was set to earn a guaranteed $750,000 for the UFC 305 fight, while Du Plessis is set to collect $500,000. With the anticipated strong performance of the pay-per-view broadcast, both fighters were expected to walk away with earnings well into seven figures.
Du Plessis earned slightly less than Adesanya despite his victory.
