WATCH: Israel Adesanya can’t stop laughing after learning Dana White gets paid $5 by fighters for every $100 he makes

Israel Adesanya in splits after hearing interviewer's questions on fighter pay.

WATCH: Israel Adesanya can’t stop laughing after learning Dana White gets paid $5 by fighters for every $100 he makes

Israel Adesanya in Splits during his interview ( Image vi a: MMA Fighting/MMA Junkie)

UFC fighter pay has been a hot topic of discussion in the world of MMA. Many criticize Dana White for paying very little to the fighters in comparison to other sports. Yet, few also believe that the pay has gone up significantly since Dana White first took up the role of the UFC President. However, a certain argument about fighter pay had Israel Adesanya laughing uncontrollably during his interview.

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya recently appeared on Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley from Barstool Sports. The show is renowned for its hilarious interviews and awkward questions. Some of the biggest faces from the world of sports and media have featured on the show leaving the audience in splits. This time around Sundae Conversation had UFC middleweight fighter Adesanya and had the fighter laughing uncontrollably throughout his interview.

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After his introduction, the ‘Stylebender’ was asked about fighter pay in UFC, right off the bat. While doing so the interviewer wanted to confirm a supposed rumor he heard about fighter pay. “ Is it true that after every 100 dollars Dana White makes, fighters have to pay him five more dollars?” asked Caleb. As soon as the reporter was finished with his question Adesanya laughed uncontrollably. He cleared that the accusation was false and he never had to pay five dollars for every 100 dollars Dana White made.

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As hilarious as the interview was, Adesanya has a more serious issue on his hand. He will soon defend his title at UFC 293 and his opponent will most likely be the South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis is confident in his abilities and also has a game plan ready to defeat the Stylebender.

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Dricus Du Plessis reveals his game plan to defeat Israel Adesanya

Dricus Du Plessis' game plan for Israel Adesanya
Dricus Du Plessis’ game plan for Israel Adesanya ( Image via: MMA Junkie/MMA Mania)

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has his eyes set on defending his title against rival Dricus Du Plessis. The Stylebender has had a heated feud with the South African fighter over his comments on nationality. Du Plessis recently shocked the MMA world by defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. By doing so he cemented his name as the next in line for a title shot.

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While many trust that Adesanya has all the skills in his arsenal to win the fight, Du Plessis begs to differ. The South African fighter has revealed that he has a solid game plan to capture the middleweight gold and emerge as the first South African champion. “I’ll knock him out just like I did tonight. We saw his fight with Alex Pereira, if I get him to the floor, it is not even a fight. If I just get my hands on him, it’s not even a fight. I will manhandle him,” said Du Plessis during his post-fight interview.

While Du Plessis has not yet confirmed if he will fight against Adesanya at UFC 293, several MMA pros believe that it is highly probable. Meanwhile, Adesanya is all fired up to insult the South African fighter with his performance when he goes head-to-head with Du Plessis.

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