"She somehow found the dingdong"- Israel Adesanya recounts wild stalker encounter and how it could’ve led to major issues
Israel Adesanya briefly described a stalker who once found his apartment complex. Since his UFC debut in February 2018, 'The Last Stylebender' has solidified himself as one of the greatest middleweight and MMA strikers of all time.
Adesanya's success in the octagon, including his multi-year run as the 185-pound world champion, has led to fame and fortune. Being a high-profile celebrity does have a few negatives.
During an appearance on the FLAGRANT podcast, Adesanya talked about a female stalker who managed to figure out the code into his apartment complex:
"I had a stalker. So, I sent this to my lawyer because I was like, okay, I need to get this on film just so he knows. Then he's like, 'You need to send her a restraining order.' I got her on the camera because she somehow found the dingdong [code for apartment complex]". [2:23:25-2:29:15]
In September 2023, Adesanya was shockingly dethroned from his UFC middleweight title by Sean Strickland. Nearly a year later, the 35-year-old attempted to regain the strap against Dricus du Plessis, with the latter retaining his throne by fourth-round submission (rear-naked choke).
Check out Israel Adesanya's appearance on the FLAGRANT podcast below:
What's next for Israel Adesanya in the UFC?
Israel Adesanya's last two fights were the first time he's lost consecutively in MMA. At 35 years old, the former UFC middleweight champion has a statement to make next time out in order to silence those doubting him.
Adesanya initially claimed he would endure an extended layoff after losing against Dricus du Plessis. During an appearance on The Adam Carolla Show, 'The Last Stylebender' changed his mind by saying:
"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, and I'll get the call at some point with a few options. I'm sure Dana [White] would hit me up at some point."
On Feb. 8, 2025, the UFC will return to Australia for a pay-per-view event, UFC 312, inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Israel Adesanya could make his return on that date against various potential opponents.
Check out Israel Adesanya's comments on his return to the octagon below: