Israel Adesanya Comically Mistaken for Pop Star Iggy Azalea by Uber Driver

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya recently had a humorous encounter with an Uber driver who mistook him for a platinum-selling recording artist.

Adesanya is currently enjoying a break from the demanding world of the octagon, exploring new interests such as DJing for an upcoming festival. This comes after a challenging period in his fighting career, with three of his last five bouts ending in stoppage, prompting a diversification of his pursuits.

It appears that while his UFC fame is considerable, it wasn`t enough for this particular Uber driver to recognize his accomplishments in combat sports. Instead, the driver seemed to be anticipating a famous female rapper!

A Hilarious Case of Mistaken Identity for Israel Adesanya

Adesanya recently shared a video documenting the amusing incident. In the clip, an Uber driver noted that he resembled a well-known UFC fighter. However, when prompted for the fighter`s name, the driver confidently replied, “Iggy Azalea,” much to the former champion`s evident amusement.

Eventually, Adesanya revealed his true identity, which delighted the driver who then recognized him as the renowned UFC star. The comical name confusion wasn`t explicitly revisited; instead, Adesanya simply expressed pleasure in meeting the driver and lightheartedly quipped about his widespread recognition.

Finding humor in the exchange, Adesanya posted the video to his 8.4 million followers with the caption, “Tbh…we are two of Oceania’s biggest exports. ANZACUNITED.”

Israel Adesanya Shows Support for Teammate at UFC Perth

While his personal return to the octagon isn`t on the immediate horizon, Israel Adesanya remains actively involved in the sport. He was seen cageside at UFC Perth, enthusiastically supporting his City Kickboxing teammate, Cam Rowston. The newly signed contender paid a notable tribute to Adesanya, quoting a memorable line from Adesanya`s own UFC debut years prior.

During his post-fight interview, Rowston declared, “Hey, middleweights! There’s a new dog in the yard,” directly pointing to Adesanya who was watching from cageside. This echoed Adesanya`s infamous proclamation from seven years ago, after his victory over Rob Wilkinson: “There’s a new dog in the yard and I just p—ed all over this cage.”

Reflecting on Adesanya`s impact, Rowston continued, “Seven years ago, in this arena, Perth, Western Australia was witness to one of the most legendary UFC debuts. That man is also 6’4”, 185 lbs from City Kickboxing. He is often replicated, never duplicated.”

Rowston concluded his tribute with a confident statement: “But what I’m saying is this, get on the Cam Rowston bandwagon now. The express train is going nonstop to the top.”