Israel Adesanya Says He needed Therapy after UFC Debut: You feel guilty for feeling sad

Israel Adesanya made a huge splash in his UFC debut – both athletically and financially. Now the former middleweight champion reveals that he earned significantly more than most other debutants in the leading MMA organization. – In my UFC debut, I didn’t make $10,000 plus $10,000 like everyone else, Israel Adesanya told the podcast “Pound 4 Pound”. I made six figures and then I made a $50,000 bonus on top of that. I stole the show from… Who was …

Israel Adesanya Says He needed Therapy after UFC Debut: You feel guilty for feeling sad

A spectacular debut can change everything overnight. For Israel Adesanya, his introduction to the UFC spotlight came with a knockout victory, a six-figure paycheck, and a $50,000 bonus—a dream start that most stars can only imagine. But behind the celebration and fanfare, Adesanya discovered that sudden fame brings challenges few are prepared to face. “I went home and I just f**king crashed,” Adesanya revealed during an appearance on the Po…