Israel Adesanya: UFC News: UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Hollywood star Jason Momoa have struck up an unlikely friendship over the years. The two have been spotted hanging out at Dave Chappelle shows and other events, showing their mutual admiration for each other. Recently, Adesanya shared a photo with Momoa on Instagram that sent MMA fans into a frenzy.
Israel Adesanya Teaming Up with Aquaman Actor Jason Momoa Sends The MMA Community Into a Frenzy- “Kill The Family”
Israel Adesanya reunited with Aquaman Actor Jason Momoa Sends The MMA Fans Into a Frenzy
In the photo, Adesanya and Momoa are seen sharing a drink of Meili Vodka, a brand owned by Momoa himself. “It’s @meilivodka it ain’t Aqua, Man,” Adesanya captioned the photo, playing on Momoa’s famous role as Aquaman in the DC superhero films.
The photo of the two stars hanging out instantly went viral, with fans excited to see the crossover between the MMA and entertainment worlds. As the news spread, fans had mixed reactions. While some found the humor in the caption to be entertaining, others were amazed that they were once again reunited.
Adesanya and Momoa’s burgeoning friendship is the latest example of Hollywood stars taking an interest in MMA. Stars like Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, and others have long been fans and supporters of the UFC. For Adesanya, one of the UFC’s biggest stars, hanging out with blockbuster Hollywood actors like Momoa raises his own star power and profile outside the Octagon. And for Momoa, an avid MMA fan, spending time with dominant champions like Adesanya must be a thrill.
The photo is the latest indicator that Adesanya continues to ascend to mainstream stardom. Inside the cage, he has dominated the middleweight division. Outside the cage, his charisma, humor, and unique personality have made him one of the most recognizable fighters in MMA today. Hanging out with A-list Hollywood stars will only help raise Adesanya’s celebrity status even further. The Kill-the-Family duo of Adesanya and Momoa is one that MMA fans would surely love to see more of.
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