Israel Adesanya and Bradley Martyn (Image Credit X/Getty Images)
Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya disclosed that fitness influencer Bradley Martyn attempted to challenge him to a fight at Jake Paul’s party in 2020. Martyn, known for his popularity in the fitness industry and as a podcaster, has garnered attention in the MMA community for his interviews with fighters, during which he often boasts about his ability to defeat them in street fights.

Israel Adesanya Exposes Bradley Martyn’s Attempt to Challenge Him to a Fight

Israel Adesanya, a prominent UFC fighter of his era, has gained widespread recognition for his skills in the Octagon. Conversely, Bradley Martyn has carved out a niche in the MMA scene, notably by asserting his ability to outmatch professional fighters. Adesanya recounted an encounter with Martyn on Demetrious Johnson’s MightyCast podcast, revealing that the fitness influencer once challenged him to a fight at a house party.

On the podcast, Adesanya revealed, “When Jake fought Nate Robinson, I met Jake Paul at the hotel and then he invited me to his house. I get there, crazy. This was during COVID-19 times. There’s a ring in the backyard and I got word through someone that, ‘oh, this guy is trying to get Izzy in the ring’ and I said, ‘Nah, I’m just here to have fun, I ain’t doing none of that’.”

Martyn has openly challenged several fighters, asserting that his 260-pound physique would overpower them. Despite Martyn’s claims, Adesanya did not consider him a formidable opponent. Adesanya’s dismissal suggests that he didn’t consider Martyn’s boasts credible or worthy of consideration in a professional fighting context.