Israel Adesanya Brother David Manages UFC Star Amid Viral Glenn Adesanya Fight Claim
March 6, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand A social media post claiming to show Israel Adesanya brother Glenn Adesanya fighting a childhood bully outside a gas station using a question mark kick went viral on X, drawing over 3 million views since March 3.
The video, shared by sports broadcaster BenTheBaneDavis, described the incident as “🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Israel Adesanya’s brother, Glenn Adesanya, got into a fight outside of a gas station in Auckland against his childhood bully.” No video evidence confirms the individual’s identity as an Israel Adesanya brother, and the claim lacks corroboration from mainstream news outlets or the Adesanya family.
(Screenshot from viral X post)
Confirmed Israel Adesanya Brother: David Adesanya
David Adesanya is a confirmed Israel Adesanya brother, nearly four years younger than the UFC middleweight star. He manages Israel Adesanya brother Israel’s business affairs, including events and the “FREESTYLEBENDER” YouTube channel with over a million subscribers.
The Adesanyas are one of five siblings—two brothers and two sisters—born to parents Taiwo, a nurse, and Femi, an accountant, originally from Lagos, Nigeria. The family relocated through Ghana and South Africa before settling in Australia and later New Zealand.
“For me, it was more exciting than anything. Leaving Africa after spending five years in Nigeria and about two and a half years in Ghana, and then going to South Africa, the Australian airport was like stepping into a different world,” David said of the moves. “Everything was stainless steel, and I was amazed by the escalators. It felt like one big spaceship or something.”
David shared his anxiety during Israel’s UFC 263 fight against Marvin Vettori: “Some scary moments when he (Marvin Vettori) had him (Israel Adesanya) in the rear naked (choke). I couldn’t even see.”
David Adesanya’s Wedding
Israel Adesanya brother David Adesanya married his longtime partner Abbey on November 22, 2025, in Auckland. David posted on social media: “Married my best friend! Best day ever! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Love you all.” Photos showed the couple in traditional Nigerian agbada and a white gown beside a Rolls-Royce.
(Wedding photo from social media)
Light-Hearted Viral Moments
David has appeared in humorous videos attempting Israel Adesanya brother Israel’s signature spinning kicks, often failing spectacularly, with recent shares in early 2026. A similar stunt during training prompted laughter from Israel.
The unverified Glenn claim echoes ongoing social media buzz around the Adesanya family, but no arrests or official reports link to David or other siblings.
