'Calf Kicks Aren't Fun To Deal With' | Israel Adesanya's UFC 299 Breakdown & Picks

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Two Time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel 'The Last Stylebender' Adesanya breaks down and gives his betting picks for UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2.
00:00 Intro
00:29 Stacked meter / Sleeper fights
01:51 Petr Yan vs Song Yadong
05:04 Gilbert Burns vs Jack Della Maddalena
07:39 Kevin Holland vs Michael Page
11:30 Dustin Poirier vs Benoit Saint-Denis
14:29 Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera
Edited by: @StayHYDRATEDVisuals
Shot & Produced by: @DAVEBLAKAMOTO
#ufc299 #israeladesanya #seanomalley

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[@diegobowden5691]

very cool

[@GFunk-Double-O-G-]

He s into animals especially dogs . Keep animals away from izzy

[@Researchthejoos]

Go away gynobender Irrelevant character Also cringeworthy pushing stake 🤮

[@GFunk-Double-O-G-]

Izzy I will find you

[@Researchthejoos]

Cringeworthy

[@TeacherRoger]

Man I'm Brazilian and I gotta say, you're the only one - fighter or even media member- (not from here) who pronounces Brazilian names on point, like Jacaré or Pereira 👏

[@undinism69]

What about Jon Anik? He does mountains of research so he can pronounce names best he can. He thinks it's respect looking up the way to pronounce people's names correctly from where they are from.

[@rodrigog4290]

@@undinism69 yeah anik does a good job too, the ones i remember fucking it up are bisping, dom cruz, dc, and joe sometimes

[@That-One-Spy-Main]

​@@undinism69 Yeah but the difference is that it's literally his job as a announcer

[@kennedyleal2943]

@@rodrigog4290 ''Alex Pehera'' 😂😂😂

[@Jason-lb1lu]

Chael sonnen the goat at mispronouncing names lol

[@TheKennyOkoye]

I like the dynamic MVP and Izzy have, Page calls him the UFC goat, Izzy loves his style of fighting. Dynamic duo

[@passivepuppy52]

i like the dynamic stricklands 1-2 and izzys chin have

[@BusinessChris_]

@@passivepuppy52I like the dynamic me and your ma have, she puts out and I tear it up like a paper shredder

[@hungry6479]

mmatwt GOAT kenny okoye 🔥

[@imadedmeme3742]

Omg the biggest black mma fighter dickrider is here!

[@olayinkaagoro6234]

Freestylebender liked.

[@Fpl8646]

Izzy’s risk taking during fights is what took him to the belt…and it’s the only way he can get it back. He has to be willing to stand in the fire, the way he did with the second Alex fight. Reawaken the beast Izzy! Please! You have the potential to light the arena the way Andersen Silva did. You’re my goat! The only fighter that makes me nervous when fighting, I’m a real fan. Let’s go!

[@Ascendant618]

Don't forget FOTY vs Gastelum

[@fabolousjada5070]

Bro he didnt stand in the fire he was circling and getting hit more than the first.. he got lucky 😂 why he dont take the rematch for LHW title? 1-3 is not a good record lets be honest

[@nikolasam5188]

I know the feeling, when your heart is about to jump out of your chest. For me his rival Whittaker does that. Love Rob. But love and respect Izzy too.

[@leonxaurora9085]

I remember when he lost to Pereira and really must be in the last round, I was sad for a whole week. And then watching 2nd fight made me anxious as hell, heartbeat increasing and shits 😂. I literally jumped around and shouted my lungs out when got the KO. I've never felt that happy my whole life

[@Obiodum_]

​@@fabolousjada5070Such a foolish comment.

[@bknaps]

"calf kicks changed the game" -Joe Rogan 5 times every pay per view and at least once every pawldcast

[@eldgepollard5906]

When i read the caption at first i literally thought that was a joe rogan quote😂😂😂

[@aristotle9243]

i mean hes not wrong. Two calf kicks and people get SUPER light on their lead legs and start reacting to every feint.

[@kgb255]

Not being wrong makes it no less fucking annoying to hear every 2 minutes on a PPV @@aristotle9243

[@gojosensei6501]

@@aristotle9243 r/whooosh

[@aristotle9243]

@@gojosensei6501alot of people hate on joe and they arent joking. SO refer back to what i said they first time.

[@sadago2690]

People are sleeping on how he just explained his loss against Strickland very accurately while explaining Yan's slow start problem

[@That-One-Spy-Main]

I still think Yan wins His boxing is a lil bit better and experience is on his side

[@CeinOG]

I came looking in the comments to see if someone else picked up on it

[@CharlyCD93]

I get what he is saying with the whole downloading concept but what is Sean doing? Sean is downloading as well while going after him. In those terms, Israel is like a scientist who’s at his desk and waits for papers to come to him so he can read them and download the information. Sean is out on the field taking measurements and making adjustments in real time, his “pressure”.

[@sadago2690]

@@CharlyCD93 Sean doesn't download. He fights on pressure, muscle memory and learned response. He doesn't think, but has great instincts honed by a million hours of sparring. Izzy underestimated the pressure, took it slow, got his bell rung, gassed, and Sean drove it home doing the exact same thing he always does against everyone, for better or worse.

[@StefMan30]

I somewhat agree. But I think Izzy’s main problem is he’s been relying too much on countering. Granted , that’s what got him to the belt. Crazy counter knockouts by taking advantage of people’s mistakes. But against somebody like Sean, who is just going to walk you down, you need to throw some firepower back at him. I hope he’s working on how to lead the dance a little more.

[@socalsays]

Definitely will be entertaining. Always good to see you Champ

[@danielclement950]

Can’t wait for the true Chinese champion to reclaim his throne 🇨🇳

[@phobosex7504]

the first *real* asian champion in the ufc

[@danielclement950]

@@phobosex7504 true

[@failwheeldrive]

Lfg

[@yaacheese8643]

Has he apologized yet for the racial slur against Du Plessis?

[@Gustowrld]

@@yaacheese8643for what? What’s wrong with being a saltine cracker?

[@awguitarroom8033]

You look good and refreshed Izzy. Cant wait to see you back in action man 🤘

[@OlajuwonDR34M]

Always look forward to these breakdowns!! And beat choices always 👌 I think Petr gets back on track here too! Look forward to the reaction vid!! Great vid as least guys!!

[@Vanilla_chino]

15:44 everything changed when the fire nati- calf kick, lmao dave blackomoto with the goated reference

[@thisislilraskal]

Izzy my G. Sending power and blessings from Melbourne Australia. Salute.

[@ahmadmustafa6926]

Let’s goo champ! Can’t wait to see you fight again🔥🔥

[@MufcGgmu38]

4:05 that edit when Izzy clicked and the front kick lands from Anderson. Getting crazy with the edits

[@JamieReynolds89]

how on earth is adding a sound effect crazy editing?

[@hungry6479]

StayHYDRATED is editing it not david

[@MufcGgmu38]

@@JamieReynolds89 the timing you little whopper

[@iggyphillips8264]

Anderson vs Vitor k.o, iv done that before, here's the proof kzbin.infoN0QnwipjKwI?feature=shared

[@JamieReynolds89]

@@MufcGgmu38again, it'snot hard to add a sound effect at the right time.... are you braindead.

[@axelblessed7777]

Gracias por el vídeo Israel, esperamos noticias de tu próxima pelea pronto👏

[@JrFFoo]

Great vid Izzy 👏 and good shoutout to Song Yu

[@X22689]

00:30 I thought stylebendwr was freestyling , i was like 😯

[@Gabriel2000Brescia]

ME TOO LOL

[@X22689]

@@Gabriel2000Brescia 😁😁 didn't help i was high

[@ilovekelloggs1984]

Me too 🤣🤣🤣

[@nikolasam5188]

Hahahah same

[@X22689]

@ilovekelloggs1984 im glad it wasn't just me

[@tomquayle3930]

becoming one of my favourite breakdowns to watch!

[@Sanabul]

299 card is packed with great matchups!! So awesome to get insight from a fighter of Izzy's caliber, especially on the finer details that we may miss from watching

[@emanave7493]

MISS YOU CHAMP Fire video as usual

[@Kooljupiter]

Still great to see the way StyleBender and MVP hit it off. MVP vs Holland!! gaawd im such a fan of this match up and the fighters

[@aisforannihilation1662]

I'm a Holland fan & an MVP fan so I'm hella psyched for this fight. The card as a whole too. I've always considered mvp as the Harlem globetrotter of mma. Slick, tricky ,fast a.f. & highly skilled.

[@porkchopexpress6969]

Good analogy

[@seldom_bucket]

nice to see him getting props, way to many comments from people who have clearly never watched anything outside ufc claiming he doesn't stand a chance and has fought cans...it's like they think 'if i don't know them it's cause they're not good'

[@kells2305]

Brotherly love. 🤞🏾🥰

[@URLforme]

Stylebender x MVP ⚔️🔥

[@Walash007]

Maan what a weekend of action!

[@yungjafar351]

love these vids

[@vonnthms]

As a fan of your ELITE striking, I just gotta add my 2 cents and say that you should add more front kicks to your arsenal. Your Question Mark kick is one of the best I've ever seen because of how opponents seem to anticipate it coming down the middle before catching either a foot or shin to the chin. I've noticed that most of your recent opponents have recognized that your Question Mark is a staple in the arsenal and have tried to adapt to it more.. Then again, I'm just a fan big bro, so what do I know lmao

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

It feels like Adesanya is no longer altered from his last fight... Like he recovered from a bad concussion. very different feeling from the last time I saw him talking, probably last PPV card... Just like himself now vs the altered version... Good luck, you are a great fighter, one of the best ever!!!

[@huntersmall4313]

?? Don’t get it. He wasn’t badly concussed

[@mailman6155]

That feeling is like your leg has fallen asleep! I’ve had that injury before and I fell on my face as soon as it happened 😂

[@federalgodson]

Two in a row, izzy loves the main event fighters. That's a real friend

[@muhgwel4820]

LOVE YOU BIG DAWG! 🔥🤞🏾

[@TheCoyote25]

Love hearing your insight, Izzy

[@Dextruc]

gracias izzy,esperemos pronto tu retorno

[@NikulPrasad]

Finger snap headkick edit is badass

[@lukelovett3037]

The click on Anderson's front kick was perfect haha

[@thrill_hill]

I thought Izzy was about to start spittin when the background instrumental dropped in the beginning lol

[@Stylebender1989]

All his picks were spot on 🔥

[@Obiodum_]

As they usually are!

[@That-One-Spy-Main]

​@@Obiodum_ They aren't always but he showed that he knows what he's saying usually

[@monstermind4286]

Thank you for rolling the R on Vera. Love from us Latinos!

[@mernest6835]

Drop foot is no joke, couldnt imagine trying to fight with it.

[@Krishna-nb9mq]

Good unbiased analysis on Chito vs. Suga on Izzy's part. I got Chito by 4th Round TKO.

[@XxHessxX7]

So excited for ufc 299!!🔥

[@thewinnerlifestyle]

Can't wait for the true African champion to reclaim his throne 🇳🇬

[@danielclement950]

Can’t wait for the true Chinese champion to reclaim his throne 🇨🇳

[@jackblack4654]

He's Chinese

[@JesseR92]

@@danielclement950 Can't wait for the true keyboard champ to reclaim his throne!

[@SatoshiShintoMe]

He already has it! his name is DDP!

[@JesseR92]

@@SatoshiShintoMe haha I'm surprised you're not still crying about how Dana is so into the Mexican market

[@richieperez2464]

Needed this

[@JamesBoz]

Great work Mr. Adesanya!!

[@N0NE47]

MVP is going to get me watching the UFC again. Israel, MVP & JJ are legends.🔥

[@felipe9228]

Typical casual 😂

[@romanvercier3556]

@@felipe9228there is nothing wrong with that… you think you’re special bc you watch a sport lol..

[@ballskin]

@@felipe9228 you speak as if you train or know anything deeper than basic striking terms

[@LIIIIIFE]

YOU WERE WATCHING BELLATOR HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAHAHA

[@LIIIIIFE]

@@felipe9228HES A HARCORE FAN. HE WAS BUYING BELLATOR PPVS HAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAH

[@timothyjackson7346]

Good insight 👍

[@fraggelz]

4:03 solid editing 🎉

[@malawumali6196]

Izzy dude you are always headlining always the main event for every card for a few years now damn son💯💯

[@romomariah8177]

Looking good IZZY 😊hi from los angeles, ca🙃💪👍😇

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Kevin Holland started with kung fu, then muay thai, then jiu jitsu. The way he kicks and punches look very kung fu!

[@SPWILLY]

Let's go Yan! 🔥

[@nxo91]

I saw the same thing and knew Chito won that clean. Psyched up for the rematch.

[@mred7553]

That energy you mentioned about MVP is what you're missing Izzy! (Imo) Have some fun again brother 👊💫

[@RZ6787]

Yes miss old school izzy

[@memorykara222]

no matter what izzy youve done everything youve needed in the ufc enjoy your last run son,take the shackles off and just flow

[@9ethermediagroup]

I can tell in your facial structure that you are back to training hard again. Good on you, Champ. Let's get it. Dont forget to turn on the savage and IQ.

[@Dr_Lucozade]

31 seconds in I thought Izzy was gonna rap it! That flowed to the beat so well!

[@oliverfitch]

Hope you’re right about Dustin. Such a hard fight to predict

[@olegman]

Thats some strong Prelims

[@waheebdeeb8367]

izzy you just human , i love u bro

[@Dasunnah]

IF JMD beats Burns, I think he gotta fight with Shavkat, that will be hectic, perfect fight, people who know about MMA will love that fight.

[@Ceavvan]

Yo bruv you 2 solid analysis im a fan, Izzy for the chip again!

[@Crackercheese69]

@Freestylebender do you watch DBZ / DBS? That shit gas if you haven’t watched it you need to I think you’d love that shit bro

[@ChidoranPS3]

17:05 "Pasghetti" 😂

[@sagittariusserpentarius9980]

Izzy! We need a review of the Last Airbender Netflix show. Keen to hear your thoughts

[@Tonkah44]

Lets go Sean❤

[@user-wt8im2ro1p]

Favorite part of the week: Izzy predictions

[@pokaks]

all picks hit!!

[@sergicarmonahoyos5979]

I thought my mans was rapping in the intro 🤣🤣🤣 "Another fight card, ufc 299"

[@jeremiahking723]

All I’m saying is the next 2 PPV Main Card should all be 5 rounders like common the high level competition where going to witness is gunna be insane!

[@bigimportantman1544]

MVP being the underdog is kinda crazy. Gonna have to take that bet.

[@aberoy9957]

4/4 nice picks

[@nnanemeezeh1496]

Will be fun to see how hill handles Alex’s calf kicks

[@All0utj3rk]

Hill is standing lefty, so Alex can’t kick his leg

[@meijilee5264]

​@@All0utj3rk Alex landed calf kicks on Bruno Silva and when Izzy switched to southpaw.

[@vn5774]

​@@meijilee5264 they don't have the same impact when done using a shuffle step

[@meijilee5264]

@@vn5774 he doesn't maximize with shuffle steps. He's good at using the rear foot to step in and kick with the opposite leg.

[@vn5774]

@@meijilee5264 Nonetheless, the kicks won't be nearly as useful against a natural southpaw. Hill's stance will change the dynamic of the fight drastically.

[@rickrubin8049]

JDM's the man so is Burns looking forward to that fight. 💯%

[@vn5774]

​@@huntersmall4313 JDM by TKO

[@dormammudawg5782]

My picks are Gilbert, MVP, and O’Maley

[@ItsameAlex]

what about for the dustin bsd fight

[@meatman6015]

@@ItsameAlexprobably uhhh

[@jeannepaulynn]

Thank you

[@CAJUN-BLAZE]

What a card!!!!guaranteed fireworks!

[@dequanking2471]

15:45 everything changed when the fire nation attacked lol.

[@deenadeena3722]

I am big fan next match UFC

[@jacack2549]

The advertisement I got for this video was Strickland knocking Izzy down 😂

[@damiendojohnson2263]

We miss u champ❤❤❤

[@alexanderloeb]

15:45 *… and then everything changed when the FIRE NATION ATTACKED*

[@TJReis2024]

Burns is excellent at taking ppl down and elbowing back of his opponents head like he did Wonder Boy.. very superb at punching back of heads for sure.

[@Obiodum_]

Pathetic

[@stephenr80]

Della gona have a tough night. Id like to see Poirier win vs BSD but my gut tells me the grit will be the key. Sean winning 100% vs a Chito that had problems to cut weight.

[@cairocairo4898]

Lets go jack della! The best up and comer from New Zealand!!!!

[@drea4368]

He’s Australian

[@anthonyvalencia8669]

Bruh I came to hear your pic boi🤣 watched the whole vid just to hear “im not gonna pick”

[@TheRulersBack18]

hoping for chito to win just to cause cause in the division, but hard to see him beating sean. likewise rooting for dustin, but he's 35 and coming off a nasty ko, could be the end of the run for the diamond :(

[@JumaBowi]

Song, Burns, Holland, Poirier and Suga

[@MikePallat]

Let’s go Izzy! Can’t wait for your return legend

[@Mr.Wilson_exist]

I’m rooting for Holland but if mvp win, I wanna see Adesanya vs Venom Page next or Holland if he wins

[@guybrushtwood]

If this card is a 9/9.5, what card would be a 10? This is the most stacked card in years

[@isaiahross6067]

“Another fight card UFC 299” sounded like Izzy was boutta spit a 🔥 16😂

[@TheFlungpoo23]

Let’s go Izzy!!!

[@f0x845]

Love you Izzy, let's get you back in there champ!

[@glennabbott9205]

"you feel like your leg is psghetti" - Isreal The Last Style Bender Adesanya 👌🏼👌🏼

[@kden7197]

The mouth kevin Holland 😂😂😂

[@keithgordon3823]

Kryptonite! Maybe it exists. I know it does, in fact! So do you! My point: If Chito is Sean's kryptonite (he's not) but, if he is, SO BE IT! But, if standards are standards, let's be real... Sean's gonna' dial him up, breath deep, and pull the trigger! Not so much a KO, but more so mentality. Probably gonna' stump him, mentally, and keep the gold! 🥇

[@jackraklander3966]

My picks was gunna be Sean, Dustin, MVP, Gilbert and Yan but idk bout Gilbert now

[@synerhi]

Did Joe Rogan write the title?

[@jetfuelcantmeltsteelmemes8791]

Dustin by late stoppage is a hilarious prediction lol

[@Obiodum_]

Hindsight is a beautiful thing isn't it.

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

great fight card I got Sean o malley and Dp winning