MMA News: Andrew Tate slams p*rnstar couple, Israel Adesanya finds video proof of UFC middleweight, Paige VanZant teases fans: MMA News Roundup

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In today's issue, we talk Andrew Tate weighing in on the Adam 22-Lena the Plug drama, and UFC champ Israel Adesanya finds video proof of comments made by Dricus du Plessis. Also, Paige VanZant once again teases fans with her free OnlyF*ns.

#3. Andrew Tate weighs in on Adam 22 and Lena the Plug

Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate weighed in this week on the situation involving adult film stars-turned-YouTubers Adam 22 and his new bride Lena the Plug.

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The newlyweds host a widely popular podcast on their YouTube and OnlyF*ns as well as film adult scenes with the guests. The recent controversy, however, is that for the first time, Adam 22 let his wife Lena film a scene with another man. The filming also took place just a few days after their wedding.

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After seemingly everybody on the internet weighed in, 'Cobra' finally offered his two cents on the situation. During a recent interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, Tate blamed 'the Matrix' for corrupting Adam. He said:

"This is what the Matrix wants for you as a man, they want the woman in charge and the man below with no backbone because if the woman is in charge, they can emotionally affect her and scare her. You can scare a woman easier than you can scare a man."

#2. Israel Adesanya finds video proof of UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis' comments

Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis' rivalry reached its boiling point this week after the pair shared a heated face-off at UFC 290.

The controversy between the two UFC middleweights started back in March when 'Stillknocks' was asked about his title aspirations. The South African fighter claimed his desire was to become the first "real African champ" in the UFC.

Du Plessis has since tried to clarify his comments by stating he meant he could become the first African champion who was not only born there, but continues to live and train in the continent.

Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria, has taken serious issue with du Plessis' claims and took to Twitter after finding an older video of 'Stillknocks'. In the video, du Plessis once again expressed his desire to be the only real African champ.

'The Last Stylebender' tweeted the following.

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#1. Paige VanZant teases fans with free OnlyF*ns once again

Former UFC fighter-turned-OnlyF*ns star Paige VanZant has once again got her fans' hearts racing after posting on Instagram.

'12 Gauge', who left the UFC in 2020 with a 5-4 record, has become a major success in recent years after setting up her page on the subscription site. The 29-year-old is reportedly earning more now than she did through her entire fighting career.

Alongside the paid service, VanZant recently opened up a free page that posts slightly less NSFW content. The Oregon native promoted the new site on Instagram.

The post has sparked wild reactions from fans, with one fan even claiming that the content of the post is exactly what's on the OF page.

"This is her onlyfans right here^😂"

Another fan took a dig at VanZant's career change:

"So this is how an unsuccessful fighter looks like"

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