Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has reportedly won a $500,000 payout after a legal battle with his ex-girlfriend, Charlotte Powdrell.
Powdrell had taken Adesanya to court, seeking a share of his estimated $15 million fortune earned through his UFC career. However, court proceedings revealed an unexpected financial arrangement.
Reports indicate that Adesanya’s mother, Taiwo Adesanya, has managed his finances since the start of his career, keeping his legally recorded net worth at “zero.” As a result, the court ruled that he personally owns no assets.
Powdrell Ordered to Pay Adesanya $500,000
In shocking twist, instead of receiving a share of Israel Adesanya’s wealth, Charlotte Powdrell was reportedly ordered to pay him $500,000. The court ruled that she must split her assets—estimated at $1 million—equally with Adesanya.
The case has drawn comparisons to the “Harkimized” strategy, named after Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, who placed his assets under his mother’s name to shield them from his ex-wife’s financial claims. This tactic has ignited widespread debate on social media about its legality and ethics in high-profile relationships.