Israel Adesanya rips ‘f*cking annoying’ Joaquin Buckley after UFC Atlanta, Buckley responds

Israel Adesanya and Joaquin Buckley definitely aren’t fans of each other.

This past Saturday, Buckley squared off with Adesanya’s friend Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Atlanta. Adesanya was, of course, watching in support of his fellow “African King” and before the fight started, “The Last Stylebender” had some harsh words for Buckley.

“I hate this n*gga, bro,” Adesanya said on his YouTube channel. “I don’t even use the word ‘hate’ lightly but I hate this n*gga, bro. Something about him just f*cking annoys me. The coolest thing about him is that kick [Buckley’s KO of the Year over Impa Kasanganay in 2020]. I respect that.

“Literally, I’m just trying to chill, talk. ‘Hey man, we’ve gotta get this going, duh duh duh duh duh duh,’ like he’s rapping. Every single time. He’s just so f*cking annoying. At one point I literally walked away while he was talking ... and I think he didn’t like that, so he went against me since then. But f*ck the dude. Maybe I’m a hater, bro. Maybe I’m just a hater.”

Adesanya’s hate was rewarded as Usman won a dominant decision over Buckley, turning in a vintage performance at UFC Atlanta. Despite the loss, Buckley remains in good spirits, and was certainly happy enough to fire back at Adesanya on Monday.

“Hate the farmer that took yo belt n*gga not me. #HateTheBoerN*gga. Stand on business bout Africa or China or wherever the f*ck you from bitch.”

Buckley began his UFC career at middleweight, where the outspoken “New Mansa” was always looking to climb the ranks. A few losses derailed those ambitions at 185 pounds, but after dropping to welterweight in 2023, Buckley went on a tear, winning six in a row before losing to Usman on Saturday.