Israel Adesanya was accused online of handling his dog in a way many people found inappropriate, based on an old video that resurfaced and went viral. In the clip, he is seen cuddling his dog, Millionaire, and briefly touching the dog’s genitals, which drew widespread backlash.

What happened

The controversy came from footage Adesanya shared involving his late pet dog, Millionaire. According to the reporting, the video showed him holding the dog and making brief contact in a sexualized way, which is why it sparked condemnation from fans and the MMA community.

Why it blew up

The clip circulated again during fight promotion, so the reaction became part of the trash-talk around UFC 293 and beyond. Sean Strickland and others used it to mock Adesanya publicly, keeping the story in the spotlight.

Simple version

If you want the shortest answer: people said he posted an old video that appeared to show inappropriate touching of his dog, and that’s what caused the backlash.

If you want, I can also give you a neutral timeline of the controversy or explain how the story spread online.