A video has surfaced online where Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya was seen being adored my many New Zealand citizens in far away Auckland.
A twin flag of Nigeria and New Zealand was placed in front of the martial art king with many of the citizens displaying Adesanya’s celebration style.
The Nigerian Martial Art king stood still as he watched the New Zealanders appreciate him for what he does.
The newly crowned champion was welcomed with great enthusiasm and admiration by the locals, who held a grand ceremony in his honor.
One of the highlights of the event was a traditional Haka dance, which was performed by a group of local fans as a mark of respect for Adesanya’s achievement.
Recall that last week, he defeated Alex Pereira at UFC 287.
Adesanya, who grew up in New Zealand, was moved by the ceremony, and it is likely that rarely any athletes had ever experienced anything like it before.
Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya is a Nigerian and New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and former boxer with multiple championships in all three disciplines