Well, not a lot of people out there knew Charlotte Powdrell until she started dating none other than the UFC champion Israel Adesanya, who we also know as “The Last Stylebender.” But the thing is, they both started dating in 2019, and in just 2020, they parted their ways. Why? Nobody knows. But right now, there is this Charlotte Powdrell Lawsuit surfacing, and the details are kinda super interesting, so let’s just get to it then.
Where Did the Lawsuit Talk Come From?
Early in 2023, gossip blogs and social media accounts began sharing the news of Charlotte suing Adesanya for half his income, with the implication that he was quite rich, with an estimated net worth of $15 million. Then the rumor stated that since the money was being managed by his parents (his father is an accountant), the court decided that he was basically “broke on paper.” Charlotte was then ordered to pay the $500,000 instead.
Here’s the rub: no court document officially states so, and neither do the major news agencies; there is just no evidence backing up this claim. It is mostly smaller websites repeating the same story without proof.
How Did Adesanya Respond?
Insider information: Adesanya was not ready to look away from the matter. So, in May 2023, he posted on social media, asserting that Charlotte was after his money despite never having been married to her or having any kids by her. He went on to liken his situation to that of footballer Achraf Hakimi, whose assets are held in the legal name of his mother for protection.
He charged Charlotte with leaking personal information, adding that she never contributed to any of his earnings. At UFC 290, to make his point even more explicitly, he wore a T-shirt saying, “He is not your bank.”
What Was Charlotte Allegedly Asking For?
Setting up the story, it is said Charlotte lodged another complaint, this time for some $7.5 million: she claimed that this sum was just about half of Adesanya’s alleged assortment. The argument she deployed, although weak and contrary to accepted law, was that she had supported him while he was in the process of going to his peak as a UFC fighter. However, because they never married and had no legal relationship between them, the case was feeble.
Some outlets have claimed that the courts dismissed her claims and ordered her to pay $500,000 to Adesanya. This is a very doubtful statement, as no reliable source or official records have ever confirmed such information.
Sorting Out Truth From Rumors
$500,000 constituted the payout that SilverbirdTV, among others, announced as a fact. However, TheSportster and EssentiallySports looked further into the matter and found no sources supporting the story. They pointed out how no big outlet covered any such court ruling, and no such legal filing exists in the public records.
Just what exactly is the reality of it all? Visibly authentic are Adesanya’s social media comments, while, on the other hand, the talk about Charlotte’s giving him $500,000 looks more like a lie or gossip without proof.
How the Story Spread Online
This case reveals how fast unverified claims can spread on the internet. A few posts made their entry into social media, which were then turned into entire articles, and people started considering it a piece of confirmed news. But in fact, there is no formal record of Charlotte losing money in court, meaning that this is rather an Internet rumor than any actual legal case.
What Is Charlotte Doing Now?
The story stays in private hands. She is still involved with real estate in New Zealand and tries hard to remain incognito in the media. Social media-wise, it remains locked, and her lips are sealed on any topics about Adesanya or the lawsuit. Basically, with the drama behind her, Charlotte is moving on with her life.
