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UFC star Israel Adesanya appears to spit on man during road rage incident: ‘I dare you to try me’

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UFC star Israel Adesanya was caught on video during a road rage incident, where he appeared to spit at the man who confronted him in New Zealand.

Known as “The Ultimate Style Bender” in the Octagon, Adesanya appeared to be in a fighting stance when a man dressed entirely in black confronted him outside his vehicle.

During the altercation, Adesanya was heard yelling: “Test me. Yeah, I get paid for this shit.”

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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya attends No Limit Fight Night at Margaret Court Arena on May 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Adesanya then began shouting expletives at the man, who continued to bark at him.

“Fuck you. Go drive your fucking vehicle,” Adesanya told the man, referring to his vehicle, which was out of frame. “…Fuck you, b—.”

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As the vehicle of the person filming the incident began to drive away, Adesanya was heard saying, “I pray that you test me,” before spitting in the direction of the man. He continued to repeat the phrase before the video cut out.

Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Alex Pereira of Brazil in the UFC middleweight championship bout during UFC 287 at Kaseya Center on April 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

The situation came after the man in question began “calling him the N-word” and even challenged him to a fight, a source close to the fighter told TMZ Sports.

Fortunately for both parties, the altercation never got physical.

Adesanya is coming off another title fight loss at UFC 305, falling to Dricus Du Plessis in the middleweight bout, making it two straight losses for Adesanya.

Israel Adesanya attends UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena on July 8, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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While his future in the UFC remains in doubt, the 35-year-old says he has no plans to retire after this loss and is looking forward to his next fight whenever it may come.

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