For someone who never asked to be in the spotlight, Charlotte Powdrell became a name known around the world almost overnight. Not for her job. Not for any scandal she orchestrated. But because of who she once loved, and what happened after that love unraveled.
Charlotte Powdrell isn’t a celebrity. She’s not an actress, influencer, or reality TV regular. She’s a New Zealand woman with a background in healthcare, a career in real estate, and a life that, until a few years ago, was lived mostly outside the public eye. But then she started dating UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and everything changed.
Let’s go back to where it began.
From Quiet Life to Global Spotlight
Before anyone outside New Zealand knew her name, Charlotte was just living her life. She studied nursing, worked in healthcare, and eventually transitioned into real estate. According to reports, she’s done well for herself in both fields. She’s also into fitness, something that likely brought her closer to Adesanya in the first place.
The two started dating sometime before 2019. That year, fans noticed her sitting ringside at UFC 243 when Adesanya fought Robert Whittaker in Melbourne. It was a massive night for him, he became the undisputed middleweight champion in front of over 57,000 fans. Charlotte was right there, supporting him. Cameras didn’t focus on her, and there were no tabloid headlines yet, but those who followed Adesanya closely started asking: Who is this woman by his side?
At the time, they kept their relationship relatively private. No flashy couple photos. No red carpets. No interviews. But the connection was real, and for a while, they were inseparable.
Then, quietly, it ended.
The Breakup No One Saw Coming
The public didn’t know exactly when the relationship ended. But by 2021, Adesanya wasn’t seen with Powdrell anymore. No more glimpses at events. No mentions. Nothing.
But it wasn’t until 2023 that things took a turn from private to very, very public.
That year, Adesanya made headlines not for a fight in the octagon, but for a fight off it. He posted a series of Instagram stories, seemingly directed at Charlotte. In them, he accused an unnamed ex of trying to get a share of his fortune, despite the fact that they were never married and didn’t have children together.
“I don’t play that game,” he wrote. “You can try to destroy me, but I will always come out on top.”
He didn’t name her. But fans and media quickly pieced it together: he was talking about Charlotte.
Social Media Deactivation and Online Threats
After news of the legal dispute became public, Charlotte’s online presence noticeably shifted. At one point, her social media accounts were either deactivated or made private. This came around the same time Israel Adesanya made several Instagram story posts that many believed were directed at her.
Online speculation quickly followed, and with Adesanya’s massive fanbase weighing in, things escalated. Some fans sent threats and harsh messages, creating a hostile environment around her name. While she never publicly addressed any of it, the timing of her withdrawal from social media suggested a desire to protect her privacy and possibly her safety.
The digital backlash was intense, and without any public statement from Charlotte, much of the conversation was one-sided. Her decision to step back likely helped reduce the noise, but it also left space for speculation to grow.
Alleged Infidelity and Accusations of Betrayal
Part of the tension around the breakup involved rumors that Adesanya had been unfaithful during the relationship. While no official confirmation or evidence was ever shared publicly, these allegations circulated online, mostly in response to Charlotte’s reported legal claims.
Around the same time, Adesanya took to Instagram with several pointed posts. In them, he accused Charlotte of trying to “take half” and implied that she was attempting to profit from their past relationship. He also suggested betrayal, not just personally, but publicly, accusing her of trying to bring him down after the relationship ended.
Charlotte did not respond to any of these claims. No interviews. No clarifications. Just silence. Without her side of the story, these allegations remained one-sided and speculative. Still, they shaped the narrative in media coverage and online forums, placing her at the center of a storm she never publicly addressed.
The Legal Drama That Followed
Details started to emerge in court filings. According to various outlets, Charlotte had taken legal action after their split, requesting a portion of Adesanya’s earnings during the time they were together. It’s not an unusual move, many jurisdictions allow for partners in long-term relationships to make claims similar to divorces, especially if they’ve lived together or supported each other’s careers.
But there was a twist.
Adesanya, known for being sharp both in and out of the cage, had apparently taken steps to protect his assets. It was revealed that most of his wealth was managed by his mother, and nothing significant was in his own name. According to reports, his official net worth on paper was listed as zero.
The outcome? Instead of Charlotte receiving any share of his wealth, the court allegedly ordered her to give him $500,000 which was half of what she reportedly had in assets.
That triggered intense debate online. Some cheered Adesanya for “beating the system.” Others saw the outcome as deeply unfair, especially since Powdrell had allegedly supported him during his rise.
However, Israel later posted on his Instagram story that he could have taken half of what she owned but he doesn’t want nothing from her. This suggests that her money was never taken.
Public Scrutiny, Private Silence
During the public fallout, Charlotte Powdrell did not release any statements or engage with the media. She remained silent on social media and did not respond publicly to Israel Adesanya’s posts or the legal coverage surrounding their split.
While Adesanya addressed the situation directly through Instagram, Charlotte did not offer her side of the story. This lack of public response left room for speculation and online commentary, but no confirmed details or clarifications came from her personally.
Her approach to the attention, whether it was intentional or not, kept the focus on what was already public through court filings and Adesanya’s statements. She didn’t add more to the conversation.
Life After Adesanya
So where is Charlotte Powdrell now?
From what’s publicly available, she appears to still be living in New Zealand and working in real estate. Her social media activity is relatively low-key, with posts centered around fitness, food, and daily routines. There’s no public commentary about the legal case, the headlines, or her past relationship.
She hasn’t appeared in interviews or attempted to explain her side. No tell-alls, no social media rants, no dramatic reveals. Just a quiet return to everyday life, at least, as normal as life can be after being pulled into a very public breakup.
For someone who suddenly found herself at the center of online debates and media coverage, her decision to step away from it all seems deliberate. No clear effort to rebrand, no signs of chasing attention, just a steady return to work and personal goals.
Whatever happened between her and Adesanya is likely something only the two of them truly know. And from the way things have played out since, it looks like Charlotte Powdrell is content to keep it that way.
