Adesanya criticized by NZ deputy PM, loses BMW sponsorship for threatening Derek Holland

speeds · Mar 26, 2021

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Adesanya posted a video on social media earlier this week, responding to trash talk from Holland. In the video, Adesanya told Holland: "Bro, I will f---ing rape you," according to the New Zealand Herald.

Adesanya later deleted the video, and Thursday he posted an apology on social media.

"Last weekend fight talk escalated to a point in which I crossed the line," Adesanya wrote. "I understand the gravity of this word and how it can affect and hurt other people apart from my opponent, although that was NEVER my intention. I am still growing under the spotlight, and I take this as a lesson to be more selective with words under pressure."

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BMW told the New Zealand Herald in a statement that it would not be using Adesanya in an ambassador role that was set to be announced this week.

"Due to the comments made by an athlete online, we have reviewed our pending association with said athlete and we have decided not to push forward with a specific ambassador for the brand at this time in New Zealand," the company said.
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