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Israel Adesanya and Derek Brunson have been trading barbs for the best part of two weeks, but on Thursday, “The Last Stylebender” showcased his video editing skills as he chopped and cut up Brunson’s latest call to arms.
Brunson initially called for a fight with the City Kickboxing proponent on July 10, insisting that he wanted to face off with the “the last gender bender” in New Zealand via Twitter.
Relax the last gender bender Adesanya. I wanna wreck you in your home country . I’ll see you early next year @danawhite @stylebender
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 10, 2018
On Tuesday, Brunson doubled down on his efforts to goad Adesanya into a fight when he posted a video online inviting the striking ace to throw down at Madison Square Garden in early November, promising that he would “embarrass” the highly touted, unbeaten prospect.
You talk too much. Nov 3, UFC 230 Madison square garden , pull up. This finna be a breeze. The last pretender adesanya @stylebender . ##ExposementParty @AliAbdelaziz00 @danawhite @Mickmaynard2 pic.twitter.com/SBkfnB29MB
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 25, 2018
Early on Thursday, “The Last Stylebender” responded by adding his own comedic flair to Brunson’s video call out along with a insulting caption that lambasted the American’s fighting style.
Derek shit stained balls Brunson...
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) July 26, 2018
Your skid row, #bumfights style, drunken wrastlin', boot leg #chucknorris technique has no power here
Fuck he is so cringe when he tries to smack talk...just ssshhh . I got this!#getthestrap pic.twitter.com/AfOssClWBt
Update: Brunson responded to Adesanya later Thursday afternoon.
Israel Adesanya, the last pretender... You were on Ariel Helwani’s show talking trash about me, mentioning me in interviews when I didn’t even know you . You tried to fan boy me in New Zealand 2 years ago. But what’s up Nov 3 in MSG UFC 230 awaits . I’m in pic.twitter.com/yD7hVbyQN0
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 26, 2018