Israel Adesanya and Chris Pratt. Photos by Getty Images Israel Adesanya fired back at Chris Pratt after receiving criticism from the Hollywood actor. Pratt flamed Adesanya for a recent UFC win that failed to live up to the drama from his entrance.
Adesanya responded on Twitter by saying Pratt is just a fan while he himself is the man. MMA champion Israel Adesanya fired back at Chris Pratt after the movie star criticized the fighter’s latest performance at UFC 276. Adesanya channeled The Undertaker during an epic walk-out but failed to match that intoxicating drama in the Octagon during a routine decision win Saturday over Jared Cannonier at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
That was the opinion of action hero Pratt — star of Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy, and The Magnificent Seven. Pratt was Octagonside at the time and said during a post-fight UFC 276 show broadcast on ESPN that he’s “not a fan, man. “Chris Pratt was Octagonside from the first fight at UFC 276.
Photo by Getty ImagesThe 43-year-old said: “I’m not a fan of coming out, like, all that talk and then just kind of putting on a little bit of a pitter-patter. “I’m like, ‘Come on, man. Cash on that.
‘ You’ve got to cash on that promise of being so badass. “Pratt later added that, though he expected Adesanya to win by decision, he was “hoping to see Cannonier” get the victory and the belt. It was not long before Adesanya respondedIsrael Adesanya.
Photo by Getty ImagesAdesanya appeared to respond to Pratt on Twitter. The fighter posted a clip from the Pratt movie Wanted, showing a scene involving James McAvoy in which McAvoy smacks a tooth out of Pratt’s mouth with a computer keyboard. “I’m the man,” said Adesanya.
“You’re just some fan. “See Adesanya’s response right here:—Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) July 6, 2022Adesanya is not the only member of the MMA community to have taken umbrage with Pratt’s criticism. “We’re not telling you how to make Guardians of the Galaxy,” said the former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub on his podcast.
“That’s like Izzy criticizing Guardians of the Galaxy for Groot talking too much. Pratt would be like, ‘What the fuck do you know about movies?'”This is the first time you’re on national broadcast with the UFC and you take this opportunity to clown our boy Izzy?”Chris Pratt on the Guardians of the Galaxy red carpet. Photo by Getty ImagesAdesanya is renowned for not taking too kindly to criticism and even turned on media members at a post-fight press conference Insider attended Saturday.
“You guys have a job to do, and I’m not criticizing you guys in particular — I kinda am, I kinda am,” Adesanya said. “But just remember this, I could do your job. I could do your job.
You could never do my job. “He continued: “I appreciate you guys for what you do, but, not just for me, but for other fighters man, be mindful with your words. Be mindful with the way you clickbait.
That shit is weak. That shot is weak. “Because I know how YouTube works now, and I know how these interviews work.
Just be mindful, because I could do your job, but you can’t do mine. Just remember that. Thank you.
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