Israel Adesanya and Charlie Kirk (Photos via USA Today and Twitter)

Israel Adesanya sparked controversy with a bold ‘Black’ joke about Charlie Kirk, dividing fans and critics.

While on Instagram, the former UFC Champion decided to take a sh0t of an unknown drink while telling his followers that he wanted to tell them a “Black joke.”

He then took out a sh0t glass that had a bullet embedded into the side while saying, “I call this the Kirk sh0t. You know why?”

Israel Adesanya then drinks from the glass and says, “Cause it’s black. There’s something in there. Just figure it out. Flavored to Chappelle, Oprah. Figure it out.”

The incident occurred shortly after an informal event tied to Adesanya’s training camp before his next UFC outing. It is unclear why he decided to randomly bring up Charlie Kirk.

Israel Adesanya is No Stranger to Controversy

Israel Adesanya (Image Credit: Getty Images)

Adesanya surely knows how to keep social media talking about him.

Last year, following a tough loss to Dricus du Plessis, Adesanya’s frustrations detoured from the Octagon to the streets of New Zealand when he was caught on camera arguing on the road with an unknown driver.

Adesanya could be heard telling the man, “I dare you to try me.”

The following month, the former champ opened up about his financial struggles after losing to Alex Pereira.

“When I was fighting in China and I lost to Alex, they stopped giving me fights. I think, at the time, I was the highest-paid foreign fighter in China, but then they stopped giving me fights. I was like, ‘Look, I have seven more fights on my contract. Can I at least just get three? I just need three,’ because money was running out,” said Adesanya via The JRE podcast.

In the meantime, Adesanya made it clear last month that he has “moved on” from the prospect of a rematch with Sean Strickland.

Adesanya, widely considered one of the greatest middleweights of all time, last fought in February 2025 when he suffered an upset TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov.

It was the third-straight loss for Israel Adesanya. He was once at the top of his fight game and has now fallen hard in his career.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.