Eugene Bareman Explains What Happened in Israel Adesanya's Loss To Sean Strickland at UFC 293

Eugene Bareman Explains What Happened in Israel Adesanya's Loss To Sean Strickland at UFC 293
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[@fvgc454ss]

Sean didnt have a mark on his face. Excellent gameplan and execution. I honestly thought he won all 5 rounds.

[@kevinlewis8162]

i thought izzy only won round 2.....

[@OoLiiMiiT3D]

Yeah Izzy had round 2, but it wasnt even a dominant round or anything. Just a round where you go "yup, he won that by a few strikes"... Strickland absolutely shut Izzy down man. Izzy was done after that knockdown, you could tell it messed with him mentally and physically. Precision was completely gone. Honestly the referee should have stopped it after Sean beat Izzy's head with likes 10+ unanswered strikes in round 1. Going 4 more rounds after a concussion like that isnt good for your career going forward.

[@unclejunior2668]

That first round was bad lol… after he rocked Izzy he had his head pressed against the cage and was pounding on it… he hit him with like 10 bombs…. Sean is Izzys dad

[@carlosMartinez-tm8sq]

I had sean winning 4-1

[@KingC89]

Sean didn't even sit down between rounds

[@los1wochos]

He gave the counter puncher no opening to counter. He defended leg kicks and head striked very well. He understood the task and excelled.

[@simonp9169]

Agreed. And frankly for Izzy to have expected anything else and not change his game plan was pretty naive. The fact being being in the "heat" with Izzy isn't the same as others and Sean knew that he was never gonna get clean KO'd by standing right in front of Izzy and not lunging in carelessly.

[@RIGHTTRIGGERDJ]

Perfectly & simply put, thank you🔥. A succinct, technical & accurate take on the fight from what seems like an actual fight fan (or fighter). Izzy is in the top 10 oat imo but in this fight Strickland never went first forcing Izzy to, which allowed for him to counter with powerful shots. He fearlessly pressed forward to keep izzy from setting up his jab cuz you can’t jab off your back foot with any power or balance & he def couldn’t move well while backing up to his striking range . Strickland won smartly & impressively . Super unexpected

[@javierlandaverde4108]

Sean did give Izzy opening for a counter. Not a lot, but again. Sean did amazing using that Philly Roll, Tai Chi, Samba defensive style that executed and nullified any strikes from Israel. Honestly thought the best chances Izzy had when both were exchanging shots when they were in the pocket at close range. You saw Sean vs Alex that Sean lets his guard down at boxing distance where Alex connected with that KO hook shot. Sean learned from that too. He was a better fighter coming in to this fight compare vs Alex. Ley's just say because of that know down in the first round, everything went well for Sean. Great performance but even better Self Discipline. Great fight to show fighters that patience and self discipline leads to wins as well and sticking to the game plan.

[@tebellomosoeu6117]

I think Izzy hit a mental block, because if you are being pressure the only to fight is to go balls deep. So he waited to long to take the fight to Sean. Hence why Sean expect Izzy to be in a war with him. Sean wasn’t expecting Izzy to wait. Which is why it was so “easy “ for him to dictate the fight. So I think Izzy waited to long to be aggressive. You have to fight Sean the same way Alex did. The only to put a guy like Sean out is to be the bigger bully. Izzy wasn’t aggressive enough that’s why he lost.

[@maka3130]

@@tebellomosoeu6117 your comment indicates how clueless you are right away. Both fighter were very hesitant and not much had happened before alex caught him with the big shot then the follow ups, you’re literally just speaking out of your ass expecting nobody to realise. 🤣🤣🤣

[@CrazyFoolHI]

Dude stood in his face and outstruck a master in striking! I cannot believe what I witnessed last night! Wow!

[@4truthonearth]

master in counterstriking, thats it....

[@johnsambo9379]

You witnessed great fundamental boxing

[@BrandonGiordano]

Was surreal to watch. Not sure if it was Sean shutting him down or something was wrong with Izzy but it looked like Sean fighting an amateur. Crazy!

[@aravsingh24]

Watching the fight back... Strickland didn't too alot offensively... Izzy just didn't get off much... yes Strickland did things defensively really well too. But I think if they run it back.. Izzy has it.

[@brynjar2817]

Philly Shell baby! common in boxing not so much in MMA.

[@jeridanjones2393]

I think Eugene is significantly underestimating what happened in that cage. To say that they had to make more changes for Alex then they will for Sean is crazy.

[@G36Kaers]

Even with izzys loss to jan, there was some weird cops by Bareman

[@grrakkh4459]

agreed, it`s fascinating

[@RazielOwnzYou]

what do you mean with "cops" ?@@G36Kaers

[@BoxCJ206er]

That’s why he’ll lose again, him and his coach don’t think he needs to improve. His boxing arsenal needs a lot of work

[@turdferguson-]

please, armchair champions with zero experience, tell us what Eugene, one of the best coaches in the game, doesn't know. Muppets.

[@LegBreakMMA]

Sean humiliated him during the lead up, Sean took the fans away from Izzy and had them cheering him on... And then absolutely demolishes him at his own game. Stunning performance, honestly it should go down as Performance of the Year. Easily top 5 of all times in my opinion.

[@user-yd1pb2uo7w]

Exactly this is my comment earlier, it’s crazy world no one will give the credit when it is Due, but to add here is my opinion, The man Got beaten even from the Press conference he was being exposed until the 4 rounds plus his dog jerks nail polish 💅 his titts being china’s man and African, ezzie have too much tails to wrap around him hence He was all over the place the needs to go and get his brains checked and a good psychiatrist

[@Yeahitsme101]

Stunning & brave 😂..

[@lambsauce9544]

Lol at what point do you gulp Sean’s load down during this fantasy of yours

[@katana_3558]

​@@lambsauce9544by the time u girls are done with izzy s dog load😂😂

[@jonathanjacob5453]

@@lambsauce9544at least he is gulping down a load from a member of his own species. Unlike your hero who is into dogs.

[@katelyn9182]

I’m really glad that he clarified what he meant by Israel having a bad night actually meant that Sean made him look bad 👍🏻He is spot on about Israel facing the music though- it’s getting annoying hearing other people making excuses for him (‘his schedule’) etc. I think the fans would have some respect for him if HE addressed this.

[@andrewSUN17]

Yeah and it's not the most graceful to say that this is Sean's one chance in his career...think he could be wiser. he and Izzy, just have no concept of how hard Sean works...the non stop sparring and training. Even Poatan made a video tonight saying that Sean has unique fighting skills and that them training together had nothing to do with Sean winning.

[@JesusChristismyLord316]

​@andrewSUN17 You summed it up perfectly! Not enough accountability and giving credit where credits due 🤝

[@bayareacollectorz2659]

⁠@@andrewSUN17Sean is only good against human punching bags 🤯 the man shocked the world!

[@someanonymouslyrandomguy1134]

Very easy for you to say while sitting home. No one knows who you are, you dont have thousands of people worldwide hating and judging you. If the man needs time, let him take his time.

[@savag3mma420]

whatever makes you sleep at night coping gender bender beastiality offender defender

[@jacobhudson1916]

Here's a better breakdown Izzy couldn't get the leg kick off early that he usually peppers opponents with because Sean checked them masterfully Sean's defense was also neutralizing izzys offense. Izzy couldn't land and I think it created a bit of anxiety. Sean countered izzys runaway movement by cutting him off and walking him down. This also tired Izzy in the later rounds while Sean's efficient style kept him fresh. Lastly he was counterstriking the counter striker while not getting reckless and falling into traps. I don't think Izzy looked slow, he was tired by the 4th and his confidence was a bit gone after getting rocked in the first. Styles make fights and I think Sean fought a super intelligent fight with masterclass defense What do you guys think?

[@yungbanz3006]

Well put

[@matthieudelarte3914]

Alex pereira already show the way to beat strickland. Jab to the body , leg kick and left hook

[@El-gordo_]

@@matthieudelarte3914true Jared did this too even though I still think Sean won that fight it’s Alex and him that have put somewhat of a gameplan to stop the pressuring but both that I named also have insane power in their hands were Izzy lacks that

[@TenggisKhan]

Fair summary. I'd add a couple of points Sean was also disrupting Izzy's combos by hand fighting which messed with Izzy's rhythm. Sean has un unorthodox style of boxing and almost wing Chun which baffles opponents. Sean's relentless pressure meant he was right at his perfect range to land. If ever space was created he would close it again instantly as if it were a vacuum. And because he spars so much he is so comfortable being right in punching range, keeping himself just about safe at dangerously close range. And for an outside fighter, like Izzy, it's stressful having someone like that at such close range the whole time. It wears you out mentally and, like you said, his confidence and self belief started to fade.

[@matthieudelarte3914]

@@TenggisKhan Dricus and sean are so unorthodox it's crazy. We need to see the battle of unorthodox styles

[@OG-OldGuy]

Eugene is a class act for not taking away from Sean’s achievement. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@oliverhart7013]

Nah he definitely is. They're both just super passive aggressive weirdos. Imagine beng Izzy and Eugene...ones one of the best fighters in the world and the other trains him, and they both have women tendencies when it comes to emotions and socializing.

[@dayforit1750]

​@oliverhart7013 sounds like projection.

[@oliverhart7013]

@@dayforit1750 ....how?? 🤣🤣🤣 how does it sound like projection...wouldn't you need to know me to know if I'm projecting or not??

[@TheSummerwine1]

@@oliverhart7013 sounds like projection because you're reading into nothing lol

[@grayhamgrayhamson1466]

It’s so funny that haters completely ignore every instance of Israel and Eugene acknowledging that they were beaten fair and square. Israel losing isn’t enough for them because he won way too many times before 😂

[@natemarx4999]

How embarrassing that Izzy selected a guy who he thought of as easy, and instead got destroyed 49-46.

[@mirai4652]

dricus would’ve sparked him

[@cystevie7185]

Izzy picked the next guy up that was read.. didn’t pick him cause he’s easy

[@rajkhan9643]

It should have been 49-45; round 1 was a 10-8 but the judges were top afraid of making a wrong call for an early round, then being blamed if it impacted a close decision at the end.

[@OgSpiceman]

Then who else izzy should have fought? DDP was injured and Izzy wanted to fight on this card! Sean deserved to fight for the belt even before the Alex P. fight. Plus i dont remember Izzy saying Sean was a easy fight. But man, Congrats to Sean. Hopefully fights DDP!

[@danny.daveto]

Clown

[@spoopydoopy6798]

City Kickboxing absolutely underestimated Sean. He made it look easy!

[@emmy4537]

It’s the opposite. They knew it was gonna be a difficult fight. Eugene even said “not once did I think Sean couldn’t beat Israel.” in the post fight press conference.

[@nickmorris9311]

It's on Izzy. Eugene said at the presser they didn't have a connection in the corner

[@whatchasayin9363]

as usual, those guys are just excuses here and there, Hooker, Izzy and even Volk.

[@danielmaxwell6344]

Did you even watch the video retard?

[@Iswhatitisssss]

Maybe they over estimated Israel.

[@artvandutch6826]

Sean won everything...interviews..pressers...even the stare down didn't go as Izzy wanted..I saw Izzy uncomfortable whole week...he wasn't himself...and when the fight started it was still there...Izzy was shocked about the support Sean had in Australia..online...Izzy got beat in every single way... everything

[@DarknessYT2010]

something about those puppies really fucked him up ...even after the fight he was going on about his dog tattoo ???

[@nichover776]

​@Washington6 don't moleste your dog and you post video of it online and you won't have to worry about it.

[@Nzborn]

To cocky wants your cocky you dont see things that a humble person sees because your to much on your high horse

[@malachibroughton9357]

Casuals these days don't know what they talking about. Better to keep 🤫

[@himalayanhealthhut6656]

@@malachibroughton9357 Only casuals use the word casuals.

[@deinojohnson1638]

Imagine saying Dricus has been sitting on the sidelines injured doing nothing when he dominated Whittaker and finished him as far back as *checks notes* 2 months and 3 days ago

[@siviwetshuma5437]

His acting like dricus has been sitting on the sidelines for over a year

[@RatBikerNotts]

NO REMATCH! Beaten fair and square and he's 1-2 in his last 3 fights.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

So why do we just go off the last 3 fights? McGregor was 1-2 in his last 3 fights and NOBODY said he shouldn’t get an immediate rematch against Dustin.

[@El-gordo_]

@@themarathoncontinues4211dustin isn’t a champ? This is not the same

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@El-gordo_ The real reason people don’t want Israel to get the rematch has nothing to do with the last 3 fights, that’s an arbitrary standard to make. The reason is they want to stop opportunity for him to go again with Sean, which I don’t understand considering how first fight went anyway. I think the whole idea is that Sean fights Dricus who then beats him, so that way Izzy suffers twice. Then Dricus hopefully beats Izzy. this appears to be dream script at the moment.

[@jacksdad734]

Guru is going to tear this interview apart.

[@Quizmstr]

Sean made these guys humble 😂

[@jcmeadows1]

He's gracious, instructive and brutally honest in what must be a terribly difficult interview. Respect.

[@jakemiller270]

I think he needs to be a little more understanding Izzy is 4-3 in his last 7. Something is off so taking 7-9 months off and Fighting someone Izzy has beaten like Robert or Paulo is a fight Izzy needs to take to build confidence.

[@BrushworkNL]

Honest? I find large parts of his speech rooted deep in delusion

[@smokey6455]

😂 this coach is coping worse than I've ever seen before.

[@ninjajunior4422]

​@@BrushworkNLthat's why he's coached people to world Championships and you never will 🤷‍♂️

[@oliverhart7013]

Bro just listen to him. Honest question though, who else? Has KKF been champion?

[@strawhats4858]

“I feel like Israel takes loses better than anyone” uhhhhh what 😂😂

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

In general he responds well to losses. You can see this time he was genuinely embarrassed and failed to respond well at all though, so that’s no longer true. This is his first embarrassing loss

[@ryangreen1588]

I nearly shit my pants with laughter when I heard that!😂

[@entonbray]

This wasn't just a loss. Sean took Jizzy's inner child out to the woodshed.

[@jmeiskues]

the way eugene is talking about izzy is like izzy is mentally a child. wild stuff

[@theMobileJourno]

Well yeah, he watches cartoons and thinks he's a dog sometimes. Just as delusional as a child.

[@badm.d]

@@theMobileJourno people liek you will never amount to anything

[@Brazill253]

A strange child

[@Jerry.anthony.c]

3:00 - "The rematch will be the end of that story" 4:10 - Showing his bag of tricks to early 9:38 - TRUST "Not too many people in the world that know this sport" 10:05 - Perspective 11:20 - 20mins ride in silence 😃

[@oliverhart7013]

Bag of tricks too early??? The fight is over!! Lol. This duo is so pathetic. Humble yourselves doggy diddlers

[@yiannisfaitakis]

Their fight was a direct reflection of they press conferences. Strickland relentlessly pushing Adesanya, making him severely uncomfortable and without anything to respond back with. Pure domination.

[@natemarx4999]

Please no rematch, Izzy has lost 2 out of 3.

[@El-gordo_]

Not even that got dominated all 5 rds like he had 0 answers if anything Sterling deserves a rematch more because his loss could’ve been more “flukey” where ass Izzy got dog walked like a bitch

[@desmondlanga]

He will be 2 in 4..

[@Khaja94]

He's 4-3 in last 7

[@mrspiff6955]

Izzy is 13-3 in his last 16 fights, with 5 title defenses. He will get his rematch when he’s ready. That’s what happens when you make a lot of money for the UFC 🤷🏼

[@xavierb9061]

Rematch is for sean...besides izzy who else in top 5 can he beat..lost to pereira and canonier. Izzy best matchup

[@WeSpeakinColors]

If Eugene was a real one, he’d admit Izzy needs to regroup and someone else fights for the belt

[@mrspiff6955]

Eugene is smart. If Dana offers a rematch, you take it. Because you don’t know what will happen in the next few fights at MW. It also helps that Izzy is arguably the biggest active star in the UFC at the moment.

[@Thrillhouse911]

@@mrspiff6955LOL he’s pushed as a star it’s not organic at app

[@Dizzy808]

it's true and fair but lets be real Izzy is currently the biggest star in the Ufc so from a business aspect dana will most defiantly want the rematch

[@TheCeembee]

He would be an idiot😂

[@danielmaxwell6344]

You sound dumb as shit

[@stephie5269]

Izzy was humbled point blank. He's hurt because it was Sean. Let's remember that energy he had after his win over Alex

[@crs_stl]

He needed to be humbled.

[@0888peter]

Israel is a low life narcissistic sociopath. There is no humbling that. Only humiliating it. And that rat got humiliated. Beautiful.

[@alanross2482]

So he says he hates coaches that make excuses and talk about injuries but then proceeds to omit and say that the people he trusts the most said Izzy was off... well that sounds just like an excuse

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

Off doesn’t mean injury. Could be mental.

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

Proxy excuse , source “ trust me brah”

[@alanross2482]

@@themarathoncontinues4211 yeah thats true.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@alanross2482 let’s be honest, Izzy wasn’t ready for what Sean had for him. After that knockdown in the 1st it was a wrap, Sean bullied him the rest of the fight. and from what I could see, he really took Izzy’s SOUL in a different way than we’ve ever seen before. With the pereira fights he at least put up a good performance but just lost each time. In this case he got BULLIED for 25 minutes. And I believe what happened is simple - he wasn’t mentally ready for that type of masterclass by Sean, and couldn’t recover. At the end the man was literally running for his life. Most embarrassing Adesanya display of all time. at least give it all you got in the 5th round - you know you are down. So I’d say mentally, Izzy wasn’t even thinking of this as a real possibility. And now he’s paid the price, well done to Strickland.

[@DeMelly__]

I’m glad it was a 5 round beatdown and not a 1st round finish so there’s literally no excuse 😂

[@lowlowseesee]

same lol

[@lukemurray4950]

That first round was 10/8. Nobody talking about that. He nearly finished him.

[@wizardseizure]

​@lukemurray4950 round 5 was a 10-8 too literally walking at him screaming with his hands down "come on coward ya pussy"

[@ocerco93]

@@lukemurray4950my point exactly... and I’m so bummed all the judges didn’t give this round a 10-8 like what the hell.. 27 head strike to 1 only this is kinda crazy and Izzy is lucky the ref didn’t stop the fight also...

[@lukemurray4950]

@@ocerco93 Yeah and like you say, it was a 10/9 without that but at the end so how are ALL of them not giving 10/8? I got a feeling of Sean wasn't so dominant and had much closer rounds they would of just given to Izzy.

[@TheEwokExplorer]

Eugene speaking for Izzy speaks of a possible larger problem of Izzy being babied a bit too much at this stage. He has gotten too comfortable at the top. And of course this loss negatively affects his legacy. He is 2-2 in his last four fights. Not exactly the dominant MW champ he once was and he is still in his prime. It’s not good

[@stacrafty]

Love the clueless takes they are coming thick and thin. Are you even aware most fighters after losses don't even show to the post fight presser. They no show and don't have anyone filling in for them. Izzy still showed, and for the only time in his career made it brief and handed it to someone else. Prior to that moment yesterday his whole UFC career he's been a media machine. And lmao cherry pick the last 4 fights. The level of non intelligence to speculate Izzy can't do a comeback when he just pulled off one of the all tiem comebacks? You can't make up how braindead your takes are.

[@wheelchairmafia9685]

The dog stuff got into Izzy head

[@smizzomgmt9957]

I'm happy sean won but nobody was treating izzy like a baby. He's been fighting the hardest possible fight for years . He fought the most unlike scared khabib. Dana even signed izzy rival and fast tracked him to the fight.

[@pebystroll]

​@smizzomgmt9957 nice you got a a sneaky Diss on a retired fighter! You showed him mate!

[@lakerspackers11]

He’s 1-2 in his last 3 tho

[@ayo30s]

Congrats To The Champ Sean Strickland on an incredible performance and victory. Salute To Sensei Eugene Bareman for showing respect to Sean and his team. Keep your head up Izzy, you just need to shore up a couple of things, 👊🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@hwm2024]

Well spoken Eugene Bateman. Quality coach.

[@HypahMMA]

Adesanya got smoked, rematch not needed, Dricus is next for Strickland. Adesanya can fight the Costa Vs Chimaev winner.

[@s0ulcal]

Props to Eugene for acknowledging that he was a part of why Izzy lost. Sean executed greatly, and the other camp had no response.

[@ifgwelf]

Thanks Eugene for clarifying your comments and giving props to Sean and his team

[@indivisible885]

I like Eugene. I never really heard him speak much before, but I really like that he isn't making excuses and he's giving the credit where it belongs, to Sean Strickland! My hats off to Eugene Bareman!

[@indivisible885]

@@ec9697 oh, that's unfortunate. I thought he was being genuine, but like I said, I've never heard him speak before

[@appledough3843]

I don't like him at all. He's criticizing DDP for pulling out a fight due to injuries but the moment his fighter does it KKF all of a sudden it's okay. He's a slime ball. A clown.

[@racetechseats8907]

@@ec9697 can you point out specifically which ones.

[@jessechavez4820]

He tends to be very hypocritical and bias

[@drizzle27]

Bro what? Lol izzy and him are the biggest hypocrites. Shane Young missed weight by 4 pounds where was that speech about taking away 90% of a fighters purse that izzy and Eugene went on and on about. Izzy wouldve taunted sean like crazy if he won and went on a cringe rant did the post fight interview. He loses then begs sean not to talk about his dead dog and avoids the post fight press conference. Volk is the only good thing from that camp

[@dancemoves777]

Gonna save myself 20 minutes, what happened to izzy is that he got dog walked and beat up for 25 minutes

[@oldironsides4107]

He confirmed adasanya has breast cancer.

[@Itscomplicatedaf24]

​@@oldironsides4107bruh💀

[@jamessicat]

This coach should tell us why Adesanya had no plan B, Izzy had ZERO adjustments throughout the fight

[@Michelbouf]

cuz he is mid fighter

[@someanonymouslyrandomguy1134]

You have no clue what ur talkin about.

[@deonatkuru-kuru7393]

Exposes the lack of skill in the MW division, wish the UFC would focus on the Craft of fighting rather then the amount of money a fighter can pull, give us the sport back, I'm tired of watching a soapie

[@TheDXJC56]

@@Michelbouf genuinely true elite fighters find ways to change their gameplan on the fly and win (Volkanovski against Max in their second fight will always be the best example of this despite the popular narrative saying Max was robbed)

[@billiejean766]

because Sean Strickland is that good.

[@Tedaus20]

What a guy. He made no excuses for Izzy and gave all props to Sean for winning. Really great interview, I wish more people could watch this whole thing.

[@CrunchyTire]

We must have watched different videos

[@bubbacalling]

They are making all the excuses under the sun. Izzy has lost 3 times in recent memory (Jan, Perreira, Strickland) and he carries himself like he's the fucking GOAT. Joke of a man.

[@drizzle27]

Wtf did you watch 😆

[@portillamail]

Thanks for the honesty coach. The best for you in the future.

[@angelspawn7734]

So basically Eugene's only argument for deserving a rematch is, "but but but....Izzy is famous!" Rematch is a joke and not warranted after Izzy is 1-2 in his last 3. He needs to fight Khamzat vs Costa winner then if he wins that he gets a title shot.

[@badm.d]

I think he might have a better idea than you? have you ever though of the humility to consider a world champion fighter might understand it a little better than you?

[@angelspawn7734]

@@badm.d wtf are you talking about? Lmao.

[@hoi-polloi1863]

@@badm.d I see what you're saying -- Eugene is an insider with lots of knowledge of the field -- but end of the day, the only reason he actually came out with was "well, Adesanya is a big star". OP's point is valid.

[@merino8472]

What Eugene says I think you will find is exactly how Dana thinks and that is why right or wrong you will see a rematch

[@mitchrapp5214]

They will give him a rematch yes one because he is the draw in the division but also two you don't want to set a precedent of punishing active champions. That is what the fans want.

[@TrapLiquidator]

Funny how if someone doesn’t show up against Izzy it’s because he shut them down but if it’s the other way around Dana will say “Izzy looked slow, he looked off tonight”

[@codforlife]

Exactly!!

[@AmericanClass1776]

It's because Dana gives Izzy oral once a month with Coner not around!

[@victoriaseastudio9480]

Izzy is a bag of money these guys all know exactly what they are doing .. they just want to mk money with this .. Izzy is money the rematch money now look massive

[@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900]

*First, let me qualify this comment by letting everyone know that I am not a fan of fighters. I am a fan of interesting fights, regardless of whomever is fighting.* I can't think of any other UFC belt holder that provides more PPV match money opportunities for the company (3x/year average). That metric alone in terms of company revenue stream, does influence Dana and the UFC to grant allowances to what they consider a great moneymaker for them. It's a business run by business people... unfortunately for those who would rightfully want it to be more of a merit based promotion. But it is, what it is, and I've long ago given up feeling disappointed with the UFC's management, and wasting energy whinging, and complaining about being unfair... I just continue to watch, and hope to see interesting fights.

[@user-io5xd6to1k]

@@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900someone gets it.

[@Kretion666]

a bit sad to see izzy back out, but props to this coach, he's a real teamplayer and was spot on

[@jasonkerridge8929]

This is the first time Izzy has not wanted to do any media after a loss just shows how good the performance was from Sean that Izzy himself can't face it right now

[@Leobarrientos02]

Sean has studied Izzy, he said Izzy is primarily a kicker and don’t really throw punches earlier this week, his team and Alex Perieirá helped Sean sharpen his boxing and what we saw is Izzy is amazing with space but at boxing range he breaks. Sean’s boxing is very clean the way he defends, pepper opponents with small punches, and only go for the finish when the opportunity is there. I thought Izzy was going to win but on god I told my brother Let’s go Sean he is the people’s champ

[@thebhoy8561]

Love reading these dumb ass takes lol. So many casuals watch the big fights.

[@Leobarrientos02]

@@thebhoy8561 lol I haven’t miss any fight for 6 years and I’m talking every fight. You probably mad lol I see you play ufc4 just saying I will destroy you in the game

[@-DCLXVI-]

​@@Leobarrientos02been saying this since he ko'd alex. That ko was pure luck. Alex followed up a left hook with ANOTHER left hook, then izzy kod him. Pure luck, if alex follows it up with a right hook izzy wouldve went to sleep.

[@Leobarrientos02]

@@-DCLXVI- Facts he played possum which gave the opportunity Izzy to throw his right punch with a left hook. He tried that on Sean many times but Sean wasn’t letting his guard down. In fact, that what allowed Sean to catch him with a Straight while he was winding up for that right

[@Ladiesman217-.]

His boxing style the way he doesn’t give his punches his all till he sees weakness or an opening reminds me of nick diaz

[@opietaylor5778]

Izzy looked slow cause Sean was hitting were he was moving to. Not where he was like everyone else. Sean been training with Alex. You notice how Sean didn’t get leg kicked but was doing the leg kicking.

[@entonbray]

Sean got leg kicked plenty but he checked most of them because he stands square and tall.

[@josh7693]

Another KZbin dork not having a clue what he is talking about lmaooo 🤡

[@kimiorahenry179]

He checked some but the leg kicks were ineefective because of the pressure Sean was putting on Israel. He constantly put Israel on the backdoor therefore he couldn't plant his feet and put heat on the leg kicks.

[@hioxd]

What do you mean? He just 1-2 him all night with teep kicks to set up the 1-2 more. Izzy couldnt do shit, 0 jab defense.

[@thefourfourfour9512]

he didnt look slow in his silly walk out dance bs .. all hyped up liar!

[@markstelle9402]

Even if izzy gets the rematch, if he wins, they should have to do the trilogy. Just wouldn't be fair if not. After the way Sean walked him down nonstop, never broke a sweat, and not a scratch on him, he'd deserve a trilogy if izzy wins rematch

[@vladtheimpaler9118]

Can’t trust Dana to do the right thing… they didn’t give pereira the ufc trilogy because “adesanya said so”.

[@Dottor_J]

Adesanya doesn't deserve another immediate rematch to be honest. It's not like he was winning the fight like the Pereira fight and it's not like he was on a streak of title defenses.

[@__M738]

His post fight presser save was full of excuses… Sean bullied Izzy. Pretty simple

[@TheMRMACHONACHO]

Thats kindve what Eugene implied in this interview regarding "not performing". Whats your point ?

[@thecount1]

@@TheMRMACHONACHO his point is that your boy got bullied like his dog

[@Donny34738]

@@TheMRMACHONACHOSean embarrassed jizzy and broke him is the point

[@SherLock55]

​@@TheMRMACHONACHO He also implied that Sean's reign will be over come the rematch indicating this win was a fluke which it most certainly wasn't. Israel got fucking dominated.

[@tcbcrouch]

@@SherLock55 you can have dominant flukes. Sonnen vs Silva comes to mind

[@josepharmand6117]

The story of this fight...and it wasn't spectacular or obvious...was Strickland's defence. He anticipated nearly all of the kicks coming and foiled them...especially Izzy's nasty calf kicks. And Izzy couldn't land a clean shot on him up top. So that enabled him to get close enough to hit Izzy.

[@entonbray]

It really is an ideal stance to deal with Izzy's kicking game. Standing tall and square allows him to effortlessly step away or check the low kicks. Elbows low to block or catch the body kicks. Relentless pressure into boxing range stifled the head kicks. Reaching out often blocked the punches before they even got close and the rest he rolled off his shoulder.

[@Last_Chance.]

​@user-qr8fc8ji4hruthless cheeks bro. Ruthless

[@andrewcain6518]

He could fight with zero fear of a takedown. It changes the game.

[@javierlandaverde4108]

Yeah but if you watch Sean vs Alex fight. Sean keeps his guard down when you are in a close pocket space. That's where Alex landed that hook shot that KO Strickland. I would also like to see people hit and do damage on Sean mid section where he least protects it. He uses high knees, lifts his leg for calf kicks and uses the Philly roll for head and upper body protection. A clean kick tot he mid section softens him up with multiple hits.

[@diamondhyena5631]

The defense was most definitely obvious

[@chestfullosixes5808]

Haha so much love for Eugene the guy is so wise and so respectful. Well done on another awesome interview boys. The coverage for UFC Sydney 293 was AMAZING!

[@brobeef776]

you must havenot seen eugene criticized dricus as "not a champion mindset" for pulling out due to injuries, but he pulled kai kara france out of the fight citing injuries.

[@abraamabbs2929]

Great interview. Very good questions were asked.

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

He got broken. The end. Fight Iq non existent for a plan b. Sean wasn’t scared of israel and deflected everything with pressure He Got Dog walked. Israel just ran and was broken. Doesn’t deserve a rematch

[@slee2695]

You're broke..you've never bought a PPV..Dana doesnt care about your views

[@badm.d]

I think he might have a better idea than you? have you ever though of the humility to consider a world champion fighter might understand it a little better than you?

[@kjws0809]

"Im not gona make any excuses, but here are 100 excuses why izzy lost"😂😂😂

[@OnlyTheStrongSurviveAC]

I know right 😂😂

[@SamaelVR]

God you types are ridiculous. Eugene even said an “off night” means “the other person made us look bad” He’s given Sean full credit many times and you’re too dumb to see it

[@adamacosta5680]

“I’m not going to say he was injured” but “every fighter deals with injuries” 😂

[@BamOn742]

Good to see Ugene having a laugh at this !!! Thats the humbleness coming out a bit

[@MrJason0505]

Great questions and great interview.

[@Hootskins]

If Aljo doesn't get a rematch, I see no reason for Izzy to get one being negative in his last 5 fights and losing 49-46 being dominated from pillar to post 4 of 5 rounds. I don't see it folks. The era of the men named Sean might be short-lived, but I'm here for it. As for Izzy, let's see him take on the winner of Chimaev and Costa while Sean gives Dracus the title shot he earned by mogging The Reaper. A task Izzy didn't come close to doing in such dominant fashion himself.

[@SziontificMystic]

The worst comparison ever.

[@calvincalvin3132]

the ufc doesnt want aljo as champ. they want izzy

[@mrspiff6955]

Izzy is the biggest active star in the UFC. Aljo was an “accidental” champion and wasn’t making money for the UFC. That’s why Izzy is getting a rematch and Aljo isn’t.

[@emmy4537]

Not a good comparison.

[@SamaelVR]

Jesus. The braindead Israel haters will say anything

[@WeSpeakinColors]

Lol why would there be a rematch

[@ScottyD_NZ]

Great interview!

[@1shotpro69]

Great interview fellas. Really interesting and needed to hear that from Eugene in detail. Covered it pretty much besides Izzy’s side. Thank you!

[@bryanciacco4181]

Strickland had all of the excuses not Izzy. He took the fight short notice, passport issues, everyone counted him out, first ever title fight jitters, fighting in the champs home town, jet lagged etc.etc.etc. Izzy didn't even stay in the octagon post fight to speak to his home town aussy crowd! Every time a champ loses their belt and doesn't get KO'd they always talk to them last so they can address their fans, talk about the loss, what's next etc. And they do that even in a different city or country whereas this was in Australia! Izzy just stormed out of the octagon and couldn't be bothered. Then he didn't even do the post fight press conference which every other loosing champion ALWAYS does! It was pathetic and disgraceful! And NOONE is talking about this! Izzy literally lost 2 out of his last 3 fights and before that went the distance with Jared, Robert, Marvin, and lost to Jan in the previous 4 fights before that! How the F do people think he's a dominant champ or even compares to Anderson Silva? Seriously! I have no idea how he got this reputation. And I didn't even mention the Joel Romero fight if you can even call it that. Strickland's knockdown in the first round 100% made Izzy respect his power which made him hesitant, gun shy and doubt himself for the rest of the fight. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED! It wasn't an off night for Izzy! Strickland was just that good! And Izzy 100% underestimated him. I've never seen Izzy more confident in a fight week, in interviews and even during the walk out in my life!

[@chiazorutulu190]

New Zealand is his hometown, not Australia...that was a mistake I think izzy made, Australian don't like him, they shouldn't, he beat their champion to become the champion...fuck it, long talk#

[@BamOn742]

@@chiazorutulu190a 2hr flight... ahhh ok... you need to catch a flight to the otherside off the world..😂😂😂 keep coping

[@guilliman1990]

izzy is not an aussie we do not claim him unlike volk who is an actual goat

[@Tassiedevil287]

He is not a Aussie we don’t like the wanker agree with everything else you say.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@guilliman1990it’s not about claiming him, he just isn’t Aussie at all.

[@TrevorMU_]

The cope from Izzy, his team, and mma media is wild

[@jarry8150]

I mean to deal effectively with something difficult is a highly understandable skill to possess rather than not have the tools to ameliorate the situation and temper it. Lol

[@emmy4537]

No, they’re being honest with themselves. 4:59 - 5:18.

[@theMobileJourno]

They are trying to drown out the obvious reality that Izzy's career, social capital, and mental health are a flaming dumpster fire. His legacy is trashed and his ego won't be able to handle having the reputation of a degenerate animal abuser.

[@anxee]

Great interview, Coach

[@rangers5576]

Fantastic interview

[@OnlyTheStrongSurviveAC]

Sean whipped the dogbenders ass!💪👊

[@slee2695]

Why your race's chicks smell like wet dogs

[@Lukeh947]

He dog walked him 😂

[@sat8959]

This loss does indeed affect Izzy's legacy. He might've been in the discussion for greatest Middleweight of all time up until now, but he's at best a distant second now. Furthermore, an instant rematch is completely nonsensical. Izzy's 2-3 in his last few, and he hasn't defended the title once since regaining it. This was not some fluke victory or controversial finish. This was a one-sided decision loss that could have gone no other way. A 10-8 first round could even be argued. Back in line to fight a contender.

[@monkeybob13]

You're 100% right.... but of course his coach isn't going to say that lol

[@badm.d]

It really doesn't. Just shh, these casual hater takes are getting so tired

[@allybaapp1053]

Bang on.

[@jordancdj]

@@badm.dThank you👍 they honestly sometimes almost ruin the sport, because they have zero objectivity.

[@sat8959]

@@jordancdj My comment is entirely objective. Objectivity, ironically, offends fanboys of any kind.

[@simonp9169]

He's a really good coach to listen to and I love how he pauses to consider the question and deliver a meaningful answer.

[@jimb5837]

That was a very classy Eugene. Nice interview fellas.

[@geemup557]

In one sentence he talks about the 1% of people that understand this sport and in the next he says he is laughing all the way to the bank when talking about Dreicus not getting the next shot. The people that do understand the sport know how stupid that sounds...

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

Stfuuuuuuuuuuuuu you know absolutely nothing

[@vladtheimpaler9118]

Eugene is afraid of DDP big time.

[@theboogeyman9813]

Man danced 👨 🕺 🪩

[@OnlyTheStrongSurviveAC]

Gangsta cowboy shit! 👊🤠💪

[@aussiebob7923]

A Very Good Interview & Giving Credit Were Credits Due,

[@randycantwell1275]

I fux with the submission radio boys. Big fans guys. Much live from U.S

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

Here we go 😂

[@fivepillars4880]

You can be 1 win in your last 3 fights and get 2 rematches in between losses. Thats outrageous especially taking into account that you got absolutely demolished by sean . Adesanya came in so confident, get destroyed and ran from media. Now his team is pushing a remarch . Are we going to give adesanya a rematch after every loss? If aljo doesnt get a rematch. Adesanya shouldnt

[@Ninomac_52]

Why you not talking bout Dana pushing the rematch?

[@Journeyman2585]

What an awesome coach. They ask him about injuries and his answer is, "I'm not gonna comment on that, that crap annoys me." Thank you.

[@cinephobiac]

You guys are two of the best MMA interviewers. Nice work.

[@evilkhamzat]

Strickland used an IV- Dan Hooker

[@bryanciacco4181]

Izzy literally lost 2 out of his last 3 fights and before that went the distance with Jared, Robert, Marvin, and lost to Jan in the previous 4 fights before that! NO REMATCH! How the F do people think he's a dominant champ or even compares to Anderson Silva? Seriously! I have no idea how he got this reputation. And I didn't even mention the Joel Romero fight if you can even call it that.

[@slee2695]

You're broke..you've never bought a PPV..Dana doesnt care about your wishes

[@badm.d]

strop being a hater, Izzy is definitely up there with Silva. Silva was fighting aggressive cans.

[@someanonymouslyrandomguy1134]

Yeah you just a hater. What i dont understand is why you guys follow Izzy to closely if you dislike him?. Weird bruh. Move on

[@savag3mma420]

@@badm.d whatever makes you sleep at night coping gender bender beastiality offender defender

[@mrgingerminge1]

Dana’s hype train. The most visible person upset by Sean’s fantastic win, was Dana. Sean exposed Izzy by doing just the basics. 1.2 front kick, 1,1,2 front kick. It was beautiful to watch.

[@Nbabettingwizard]

I’m shocked that he walked him down with that awkward stance .

[@Darther659]

Its uncanny how both Rob and Izzy both said their opponents had nothing to lose and everything to gain, and both ended up losing. We are in an alternate timeline hahah

[@QuestionMarkKick360]

They should fight each other.

[@rukudzomangwiro6448]

In the alternate universe Du Plessis and Strickland would have caught hands🤣

[@wizardseizure]

Made it look easy. Even with the short notice and fighting in Izzy's side of the world.

[@HECKSTER69]

You're such a great coach and person from everything I've ever seen from you ...

[@pappsz1754]

I fkn love Eugene man. Such a smart and humble man.

[@higherliving8846]

That Philly shoulder roll was impeccable

[@ufcfifa6274]

Thanks for the interview! I only wish you had asked him about Kai Kara’s injury & why was it different from Dricus injury. I wish he addressed that.

[@LolitaDavidovitch]

Yeah, I wanna know that too. 😊

[@kahutara818]

Its been addressed allready?? He had concussion, bit more serious than youre average injury and also Kai wasnt fighting for a title.. lmao time to find something else to cry about

[@ufcfifa6274]

@@kahutara818 I see. So he said his fighter can pull out but Dricus can’t because his fighter is more seriously injured? Lol never saw that 🤣! Nice to know that any fighter with broken foot, infection, knee injury, etc, shouldn’t pull out because they all are not serious… essentially all fighters should be TJ Dillashaw 👌🏻

[@diekurtdie]

he was talking specifically about a title shot. he was saying you don't pull out of a title fight cause you might not get another shot at the title. Kai wasn't fighting for the title. also hard to not pull out of a fight if you have a concussion considering the UFC won't let you fight if you have a concussion.

[@mylesgibson169]

@@kahutara818 nah he's found a legitimate thing to cry about. Baremans a hypocrite

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

Izzy doesn’t deserve an immediate rematch. He lost the belt again one fight after getting it back, no follow up defenses and the fight wasn’t competitive. Sean vs DPP next. Izzy needs a break and the division needs to evolve.

[@badm.d]

Casulas repeating dumb takes....

[@michaelcervantes7098]

​@badm.d Casuals are the ones who think Jizzy deserves a rematch

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

@@badm.d Other way around dumbass, and you aren’t cool for using words like “casulas”

[@JD-1991]

hearty, euge. looking forward to whats next. all props to sean + camp

[@goodluck8314]

Izzy picked a guy who wasn't in a conversation for the title shot. He thought it would be easy money but damn,he was rattled by Sean.

[@danb7601]

Eugene is a nutcase, talking shiz about DPP meanwhile Kai is sitting on the sideline with an injury lol hes a joker

[@berlin4103]

Dan hooker also pulled out 1st time against jalin turner😂

[@danb7601]

@@berlin4103 Lol so blatant isn't it

[@homework9102]

No excuses can be made for Izzy give Sean Strickland his well deserved and earned flowers.

[@JohannBauermeister]

Great response, class...

[@SqueezeLouise]

Incredible that they're still underestimating Sean. he said "pereira we couldn't have done the rematch in a week but sean we could" CKB needs to join the rest of us down here on planet earth

[@danielpeek9402]

As much as i like izzy, he doesnt deserve an immediate rematch if only just to keep the Division exciting again.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

Money is what makes UFC go around, so he will get it. In terms of excitement, it’s best if he doesn’t. But he will

[@withonespast]

It is hard to find a more articulate and honest coach in MMA than Eugene. I am a big fan of the way he corners and his philosophy in general. Great man.

[@ulyssesshubeilat]

Are you for real?

[@SamaelVR]

Agreed. He’s a smart guy if people could just look past their hate for Israel

[@LolitaDavidovitch]

​@@ulyssesshubeilatBarfman

[@GC-co1jb]

If he was honest he would say izzy does not deserve and instant rematch after getting worked by a short notice Sean. He has a inherit bias towards his fighters so he cant speak objectively about what happened to Izzy truth is they dont deserve an instant rematch after getting one against Alex so recently and getting dominated against Sean.

[@allybaapp1053]

I used to agree.. but he has fallen off a lot recently. Esp with the 'fight injured' bs.

[@wesorcutt3402]

When a guy says i don't want to make excuses get ready your gonna hear them all

[@CG20132]

Great honest coach

[@bryanciacco4181]

You CANNOT say Izzy is good at taking losses anymore. He ran out of the octagon in his home country and didn't do the post conference! It was disgraceful!

[@SamaelVR]

I thought his home country was China

[@badm.d]

Hes not from Australia you numbskull

[@earlforrester4908]

Home country

[@legitwhitebelt8353]

He's NOT Australian. Aussies don't like him after the whittaker stuff 😅

[@virgilt1051]

He's from New Zealand, different place.

[@Andalusian3C]

I think it's time for Izzy to add M to his MA. Not that it would've changed the result of the fight, but mixing in takedowns would open up his striking a whole lot more. I'd be surprised if he didn't do well with it since he's HUGE for a middleweight.

[@user-xr7tw1cf3m]

Expected excuses but I see a good respectful coach that understands the game

[@tsenkov]

This is one of the best minds in combat sports, for sure. I love the way he accepts the possibility of him not seeing (cage-side) the issues with slow reactions by Izzy. I personally think from the screens it's quite visible there was something off with Izzy's speed - there were right hands that just were weirdly slow, the jab was landing on him weirdly well, etc.

[@medicineman6454]

He got concussed when Sean knocked him down in the first round...simple as that. Sean rocked him and hapd the defense to intelligently counter everything Izzy had.

[@tsenkov]

@@medicineman6454 I think there is a good chance that's what happened, yes. My best speculation goes like this: - Izzy wasn't super excited about the match-up, not because Strickland was some sort of a nemesis with that crazy stance of his, always going forward (the shoulder roll doesn't convert that well to MMA, it is OK in Boxing, but leaves you too open in MMA) - Izzy wasn't feeding of an extreme pressure to perform the way he had to with Pereira and wasn't switched on in the 1st round -> he got caught and couldn't recover to the rest of the fight. I think it's very similar to the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz 1 in boxing.

[@tsenkov]

@@deeppurple313 Probably nothing significant was off AT THE START of the fight. He [Eugene] said ppl he trust said there was something off which he wasn't able to see cage-side. What we are saying is - Izzy likely got concussed early -> couldn't recover till the end of the fight. I think Izzy destroys Strickland, easy, if there ever is a rematch. :) He didn't break with Pereira who is a monster compared to Strickland, he will not break now (especially since he wasn't knocked out or submitted, just couldn't perform on the night).

[@MCompeticione]

Izzy off the sauce

[@MCompeticione]

@@NigalasCage213 his nipple says otherwise

[@strawhats4858]

@@NigalasCage213USADA is a joke

[@SherLock55]

Eugene talking about how the rematch will set things straight LOL, Israel got schooled from start to finish and I honestly think next time it could be worse, but sure whatever if you want the clearly undeserved rematch so be it, will only be worse once he goes 0-2 to Strickland.

[@SamaelVR]

The bias is crazy

[@badm.d]

I think he might have a better idea than you? have you ever though of the humility to consider a world champion fighter might understand it a little better than you?

[@Realivangarcia]

@@badm.dStrickland has better boxing than Izzy. No amount of time will be enough for Izzy to improve, he got exposed.

[@cribriformplate5409]

​@@badm.dwhy do you keep writing the same comment whenever someone has a contrary opinion? Their team isn't infallible as demonstrated by the defeat and people can voice their opinions. In this case you don't have to be an expert to see that Izzy was outclassed for five rounds. Asking for an immediate rematch reduces the amount of time he would have to make adjustments and improve the game plan. Also, Sean will improve again and come in with extreme confidence. I hope they do the immediate rematch just so that this guy loses again and fades out of the sport.

[@Isaac-ob9tm]

@@badm.dlol why are you on every comment 😅

[@eldergoob6086]

This dude deserves more credit. He’s been as professional as you can be while dealing with Izzy’s drama. He’s showing that the team is not Izzy, and the team will continue to be professional and successful with or without Izzy. Protect Eugene.

[@Last_Chance.]

Facts Eugene is the one of the Goats

[@user-io5xd6to1k]

@@Last_Chance.Goats? Without Izzy no one would even know who this man is.

[@henrikandersson4205]

I like a lot of the statements he made in this interview. The comments about the injury stuff however, that's some proper bullshit

[@drizzle27]

I'm genuinely curious how you watch that and think that they haven't been discrediting sean the entire time

[@eldergoob6086]

@@user-io5xd6to1k starting to look like to me, with out Eugene, there would be no UFC Izzy.

[@theonetheonly4689]

Gotta give props to eugene speaking so quick after… clearly respects the submission guys.