MMA fighter Israel Adesanya is under fire for a social media post stating he would ‘rape’ a rival fighter. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has condemned mixed martial arts fighter Israel Adesanya's “rape” comment. Speaking on Radio New Zealand on Thursday morning, Robertson, also the minister for sport, said there was “never a time” to make flippant comments about rape. ROBERT KITCHIN/Stuff Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has condemned Israel Adesanya's ‘rape’ comment on social media. Hannah Peters/Getty Images UFC fighter Israel Adesanya speaks to the crowd ahead of a protest on June 01, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Source: Stuff March 24, 2021 19:29 UTC