Reports have been circulating widely, particularly on social media and some news outlets, claiming that Charlotte Powdrell was ordered to pay Israel Adesanya $500,000 after losing a court battle over his wealth.
However, it’s crucial to understand that these claims are largely unsubstantiated and have been debunked by several reputable fact-checking sources.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
The Viral Rumor:
In early March 2025, posts went viral on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, alleging that Charlotte Powdrell had taken Israel Adesanya to court, demanding half of his estimated $15 million fortune despite them never being married or having children.
The rumors then claimed that the court ruled against Powdrell, and in a surprising twist, due to Adesanya’s finances allegedly being managed entirely by his mother (making his personal net worth legally “zero”), Powdrell was ordered to split her own assets, resulting in a $500,000 payment to Adesanya. This narrative drew comparisons to the Achraf Hakimi divorce case.
The Reality (According to Fact-Checks):
No Confirmed Court Battle or Payout: Multiple fact-checking outlets, including Pulse Sports and TheSportster, have investigated these claims and found no credible evidence that such a court battle or financial settlement ever took place.
Pulse Sports explicitly stated in a March 2025 article that “Pulse Sports can confirm that these claims are entirely false. The matter between Adesanya and Powdrell never escalated to the courtroom, and no such financial settlement took place.”
Similarly, TheSportster noted a “lack of credible sources to substantiate the claims” from major news outlets.
Adesanya’s Initial Public Statements:
The origin of the “demanding half” claims stems from Israel Adesanya himself. In May 2023, Adesanya took to social media (Instagram stories) to blast an unnamed ex-girlfriend (widely assumed to be Powdrell), accusing her of being “entitled” and trying to “take half” of his wealth despite not being married. He also made comments about having his assets protected, similar to the Hakimi situation.
No Response from Powdrell:
Charlotte Powdrell has consistently remained silent on the matter, not issuing any public statements or engaging with the media regarding Adesanya’s accusations or the subsequent rumors of a lawsuit.
Sean O’Malley’s Comment: UFC fighter Sean O’Malley also commented in April 2023 that Adesanya had given his ex-girlfriend $1,000 when they broke up, and “not a penny more,” further suggesting no large financial settlement.
Conclusion:
While there was clearly a public fallout and accusations from Israel Adesanya that his ex-girlfriend, Charlotte Powdrell, sought a portion of his wealth, the widespread claims that she lost a court battle and was ordered to pay him $500,000 are not true. This appears to be a fabricated story that gained significant traction online. The dispute did not escalate to a confirmed court hearing or a financial settlement of that nature.
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