“That was part of the culture,” Israel Adesanya makes stunning revelation about Bollywood movies after Church during his days in Nigeria

UFC champion Israel Adesanya recently went on the 'Flagrant' podcast. He discussed Drake, Logan Paul's Prime sponsorship, Bollywood influence in Nigeria and visiting India in 2023.

“That was part of the culture,” Israel Adesanya makes stunning revelation about Bollywood movies after Church during his days in Nigeria

Israel Adesanya talks about Bollywood influence in Nigeria ( Image source: Getty Images )

Israel Adesanya grew up very much integrated with the Indian Bollywood culture. The UFC fighter recently revealed on a podcast how Bollywood was a part of the culture during his days in Nigeria. Israel Adesanya is back on the top of the roster. After defeating former rival Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Adesanya became the UFC middleweight champion for the second time. Since then, he has moved around doing different activities and appearing on podcast episodes.

In a recent episode of the ‘Flagrant’ podcast with Andrew Schulz, Adesanya talked about many different things. He revealed what it’s like partying with Drake at the OVO mansion and why he wanted to drop a rap album/ try stand-up comedy. Also, his saga with Alex Pereira, sparring with Logan Paul, and more. Israel Adesanya recently became one of the first athletes to get sponsored by Logan Paul’s hydration beverage company.

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In one of the podcast segments, Israel Adesanya discussed the culture in Nigeria. He related with the Indian co-host Aakash Singh as the two discussed Bollywood and the similar familial expectations in the two societies. Adesanya revealed how big Bollywood movies are in the Nigerian culture. Adesanya is a good dancer. The fighter revealed how his family considered anything other than a doctor, engineer, or lawyer a failure, similar to the prevailing beliefs in India.

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He also discussed how they grew to appreciate it and revealed his favorite Bollywood movie. Israel Adesanya revealed how he used to watch the 1977 Bollywood movie Dharam Veer on VHS repeatedly. “That was part of the culture,” he reiterated.

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Israel Adesanya plans to visit India in 2023

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Adesanya speaks on visiting India( Image source: Getty Images )

Israel Adesanya, the current champion in the UFC middleweight division, recently made an exciting announcement about his plans to visit India in the near future. Whether later this year or in early 2024, the renowned fighter, known as ‘Stylebender,’ expressed his certainty, stating, “I will definitely be coming to India this year or next.” This news is particularly thrilling for Indian fans of mixed martial arts (MMA), who will get the opportunity to see the UFC star up close.

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During a recent Q&A session on Instagram, a fan from India asked Israel Adesanya if he could perform Bollywood dance moves. Israel replied, “Yes, I’m sure I can imitate it well.” He also expressed his intention to delve into Indian culture during his visit, further building anticipation among his Indian followers. The visit of Israel Adesanya to India has the potential to significantly boost the popularity of MMA and the UFC within the country.

It is still relatively uncommon for top UFC fighters to visit India. The organization can seize the opportunity to leverage Adesanya’s popularity to expand its presence in the Indian market further. Indian fans eagerly await more details and an official announcement regarding the exact timing of ‘Stylebender’s’ visit.

With ample room for growth, the arrival of champions like Israel Adesanya could catalyze accelerated development. As fans eagerly await Adesanya’s visit, speculation runs rampant about which city he will choose to explore first. The UFC’s increasing popularity in India and Adesanya’s visit can potentially establish the organization’s position in the country.

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