In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, the 32-year-old Kiwi claimed the New Zealand government tried to disrupt his teammate Dan Hooker’s fight at UFC 266.
Hooker and City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman were questioned by Auckland police after a journalist spotted them leaving a gym. As per the city’s Alert Level 4 restrictions, individuals are not allowed to train at indoor facilities like gyms, even if it’s empty. Since then, Hooker has been training at his home, which has hindered his fight camp.
Infuriated by how Hooker’s plans to compete at UFC 266 were being sabotaged, Adesanya said:
Hooker is set to face Nasrat Haqparast during this weekend’s UFC 266 prelims. Both men have experienced trouble securing visas to fight in the US. After the New Zealander sorted his issues, fans await further news of the German’s visa situation.
Watch Israel Adesanya’s video below:
Israel Adesanya on New Zealand government being dismissive of MMA
Israel Adesanya claimed several other sports teams were beneficiaries of certain exemptions that allowed them to participate in sporting activities. That’s despite the fact that the country was under a strict lockdown.
The UFC middleweight champion criticized the New Zealand government for not giving enough importance to the sport of MMA. He also vowed to never fight in the country again.
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