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Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson Calls Out Israel Adesanya, Presses Dana White at UFC 327

The push tests the UFC’s appetite for celebrity crossovers over competitive standards.

Overview

  • Johnson, who took the mic Friday at UFC 327 events in Miami, asked UFC boss Dana White for a fight.
  • On the weigh-in show, after Daniel Cormier floated a name, he challenged former champion Israel Adesanya and invited him to Miami.
  • Dana White offered no commitment and had said in September that the 48-year-old was too old to fight in the UFC.
  • Johnson admitted he likely cannot beat full-time MMA fighters, said his ground game is shaky, and pointed to a 2021 boxing exhibition.
  • The UFC has recently engaged with other crossover athletes like Maxx Crosby and Jaylen Brown, yet no matchup for Johnson is scheduled.