Israel Adesanya calls Jon Jones a bully, wants to fight Robert Whittaker | Ariel Helwani's MMA Show

Israel Adesanya joins Ariel Helwani's MMA Show to discuss his fight against Kelvin Gastelum and how he defeated him. Adesanya calls Jon Jones a bully, saying "Jon Jones literally reminds me of what I've hated most in life: bullies" setting up the potential to fight him. Helwani and Adesanya discuss his desires to fight Robert Whittaker and explains how it would be one of the biggest sporting events ever in that region.
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[@Alvez323]

Jon Jones talk: 19:29 You're Welcome.

[@jonnizone]

THANK YOU GODDAMN

[@kevin084life]

Thanks bro

[@MichaelPerez-he3sf]

THANK YOU

[@AcidGlow]

*He went Ultra Instinct in Round 5* ✅😎

[@uncleiroh7967]

was beautiful to watch

[@pghbeaster]

He ate that head kick like a champ too. People are going on about Kelvin proving his heart, but Izzy is who impressed me. I knew Kelvin is tough

[@foumetsny5790]

Kevin bad cardio had its role. If it was a 3 round fight kelvin would have the W

[@BigPat6521]

@@foumetsny5790 it's his stupid over reaching. The first time kelvin went down, it sucked a bit out of him.

[@rudyishoggin]

70 hit combos

[@3ZOZ1KSA1BOY]

21:08 omg i screamed laughing when he snorted 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Manny117]

Same lmao

[@fitt4393]

Same 😂

[@adedamolaayo-onita8603]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@didgya]

I love that my two favorite fighters hate each other 😂

[@evanbrown-modeste2228]

😁😁

[@MasterofPlay7]

yes bbc owns the world baby

[@ddf9642]

you haven't been watching any recent Whittaker interviews if you think he hates Adesanya

[@JeiiMxjin]

Fax

[@KingGosh]

I like how he represents Nigeria 🇳🇬 and New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@ongobongo8333]

Very cool heritage there, something really beautiful to be a man of the world like that

[@twistedsd]

Lmfao... I wasn’t ready for that snort😂🤣😂😭

[@doctorzee1809]

D Mac looool same😂

[@HevyToy]

@@doctorzee1809 lmfaoooooo!!

[@thejrodshow7679]

His face got rearranged and Kelvin looks like he got jumped by 5 dudes..The Co and the Main were absolutely legendary my heart needs a break no joke

[@jesusisking9171]

Yea man I was hyped jumping to my feet multiple times felt like I was in there with them lol

[@thejrodshow7679]

@@jesusisking9171 lol for real that was an absolute treat for the fans because the Gastelum Adesanya would of been a legendary main event too.

[@vipa8403]

Adesanya came thru lookin like Will Smith hitch😂

[@VIP-by6gb]

He looks younger with the puffy face, like a 12 years old

[@invzmk]

lol yeah man . Good stuff haha

[@fauziazzurri]

So true...like a black simpson too🤣

[@kaleblove7743]

😂😂😂

[@emmanuelchidi1994]

VI P lolz

[@SydneyD28-6]

"I don't have to prove anyone WRONG, imo' prove myself RIGHT..." Spoken like a true champion... Ali' lives inside this man! Shame on you' all HATERS!!!

[@MvnuelMorales]

Manifested his path through self respect...

[@awasborntoperformhahameten1336]

When lay the belt on the cage floor was lovely nearly had me in tiers

[@hater3669]

What tiers

[@ippop4pking305]

*”I got the healing factor like deadpool”* - Izzy

[@ayo30s]

👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@betsyrocks]

Izzy looks like he went 5 rounds with Artem

[@giggsyg11]

Like anybody could go 5 with Artem smh

[@edinlasers416]

giggsyg11 he’s a goat

[@obitriceforlife5771]

Jon “pictograms” Jones is the type of guy to pick on middleweights and people he’s beaten before just to avoid moving up to heavyweight.

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

Andre Ward is the type to get outboxed & dropped by a Russian so he has to low blows in the rematch smh

[@Jon_Zeku]

I’m super new to all this, I learned about him coz he’s Nigerian and now I’m super into the ufc and mma lol. I also binge watched Jon Jones videos and idk man, he’s a scary dude. Rooting for Adesanya all the way tho

[@robinleslie8066]

Johnny bone Jones will destroy adesanya he need to respect Jones.. I like his fighting style tho, but Jones will literally K.O Israel.

[@titysardonyx207]

Same here bro 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@johnvladman9425]

I loved that final boss Jon Jones reference. Awesome mentality !

[@edgarabuelo]

the mentality of this two warriors is incredible, they went to war one of them won but both know each other have spirits of champions, real fighters in and out of the octagon

[@corazonesoterico]

Wycer yes this guys are at a different level their belief is out of the norm I actually agree that Jon’s is a bit of a bitch.

[@thehh5118]

I love it! THE HEAT! Adesanya's speaking facts, HUGE respect!

[@lastcall8286]

I became a fan of the style bender after this fight and his honesty if the fight.

[@infidel24]

This kid is an amazing athlete and an amazing fighter! Props to Kelvin as well.

[@brandonherron4589]

Literally the best fight I've ever watched was IA vs KG

[@roush26]

Stay away from Jones, he's a bigger stronger you. Good luck against Whittaker, you're gonna need it, done betting against that guy long ago, he's proven. Sometime I'd like to see Israel fight Costa, like the mma version of Sugar Ray vs Duran.

[@crimsonking4151]

Costa ain't on Duran's level

[@roush26]

@@TFLAME999 But why would DC approach Izzy as a sparring partner for his Jones fights? Because they're similar fighters, that's why.

[@roush26]

@@TFLAME999 Yeah, you're right, but all the same, he was wanted as a sparring partner for Jones, which Izzy refused.

[@TheRedRuin]

Jones is actually naturally in the zone between MW and LHW, he needs PEDs to get up to LHW. So fuck that he's bigger and stronger.

[@noctisluciscaelum6767]

@@TheRedRuin Bro your stupid, I can tell you just casually follow the sport or just started watching, Jon Jones CUTS DOWN to 205, he Walks 225-230 Easily. He has been cutting down since he was 21 (When he looked like a Bean pole) and you physically grow Muscle into your frame as a Male around age 28-32. Isreal does not want that smoke, he's already 29 and he is almost done gaining Muscle Mass naturally for his frame. His Body frame makes him the "natural zone of MW and LHW". Just because the division is 205 doesn't mean, the fighters fight at that weight. Most of those LHW fights between 215-230. Isreal Walks around, what? 195-200? that is a 30 POUND disadvantage he would get Smoked.

[@PirateZ1]

Respect to both fighters! Best fight of the year EASILY. Can’t wait to see what they both do bext

[@BD-hy8bl]

Respekt to both of you guys! Perfect Match. Congrats Champ! Looking for your next opponent! Gonna be another Epic Fight.

[@cheeto6057]

He’s not champ. He has the interim belt. His next opponent will be Whittaker to unite the tittle

[@relaxandmeditate5676]

Israel has a great bond with his late friend,so he is always ready to rock any fighter that faces him.

[@dirtydard4870]

I hope we never see Jones vs Adesanya. It would really diminish Adesanya's talent and succes to see him broken down and tortured by Jones. We all know the kind of psychopathic shit Jones does to his opponents to demoralize them in the cage

[@Silentknight052]

Idk about all that izzy is a glory kickboxer but yeah he needs more experience in mma about 2 years

[@katainz]

Yeah different weight classes . I wonder if jon keeps his power when he drops weight . I don't think Izzy moving up weight. Jon should really fight at heavyweight vs DC

[@anthonylee5982]

Yeah, you can really tell Jon enjoys torturing and inflicting pain on his opponents. And if he finishes or submits them, he walks away like he's sad that its over..

[@charlietereora3529]

Great fight Champ love the realness brother.. Always loved yor work too Ariel, been a fan from the beginning... Izi all the way

[@karnhall]

21:00 for that Jon Jones Nike/Coke impersonation! Fucking classic!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@geowilson242]

Against equal talent, he shows in the 4th/5th rounds bcuz of his so many ways to strike

[@nocomment1469]

Stand up New Zealand

[@janiron1899]

I don't get why some people say Kelvin is not a good striker - his boxing and especially his headmovement in the Adesanya fight were extremely good, both Izzy struggling to connect with his hands in the first rounds and getting hit so often in comparison to all his other fights speaks volumes imo as he's a phenomenal striker. Both fighters were doing a really really great job.

[@bodeabass7284]

Kelvin is amazing, to fight the way he does, with short hands and short legs?..that guy got me so overwhelmed, he's a warlord ,,gimli in the lord of the rings lol

[@janiron1899]

@@bodeabass7284 That's actually a very good analogy, they're both faster than you'd expect and pack one hell of a punch. Only thing is that Gastelum is (as far as i know) also known for having great stamina.

[@Go2Sleep87]

That was a hell of a fight, between Dustin vs Max and then this fight 👏 👏 👏 it was like two fight of the night/year candidates in a row.

[@samsschool3639]

Adesanya is so right about Jones trying to get him early as he does at lhw

[@aeep1999]

Dude said he killed one goat, that’s inviting a challenge don’t be like “mommy, jones is bullying me” when u say that he’s next he’s a baby waiting till Jon is in his 40’s to fight him

[@notjoeyg666]

@@aeep1999 right

[@Daniel.Miranda]

Half of Jones wins were against washed up past generation fighters that built him up and now he is targeting his future threat b4 he is ready but he needs to worry about Johnny Walker leveling up not izzy

[@leonastone1015]

stop talking out of your ass.

[@user-ey4rn1zf2w]

Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya will NEVER fight. EVER. It's not even remotely competitive. He's a scrawny 185 er and Jones would pick him up, drop him on his head and submit him in under 2 mins.

[@grantganley]

nice way to start the interview off with an extremely suss comment lmao

[@CuddleMuffinry]

Anyone else think KG's walkout music / running into the cage was totally badass? Low-key highlight of the night for me... along with their truly legendary fight.

[@MikeLitty69]

lol maybe if he didnt go sprinting out he wouldnt have gassed out in the final rounds.He's a warrior though

[@PedrofazFigaz]

The Undisputed Burp Champ!

[@hanoitripper1809]

Yeh gross

[@iem7252]

ever heard of Clay Guida?

[@wallaceclarke3583]

Too much you the man love the way think RESPECT👍🏽

[@ARKIING]

Wallace Clarke #FacTs

[@Robertmiller52]

The Respect these two showed is refreshing. And these two are both Champs.

[@maxoneill5208]

Hardout. Holoway and ooirer too

[@walteredmund7808]

I Like this guys honesty. Awesome

[@williamcastilla1963]

This guy's as real and dynamic as they come!

[@Domtheguam]

Jon is too smart he will not underestimate his opponent and will eventually find a weakness and expose it. I think Isreal is a beast but striking alone will not stop jon from breaking him down.

[@cheeto6057]

Not to mention Jon is a giant compared to IA

[@lilrewb4646]

Israel the type of dude to not look at an explosion

[@bermonz]

Josh Rubin he blows things up then walks away

[@elitealphagamermlg9202]

@N8 gay

[@charlesfelonybennet4713]

People out here actually think Jon vs Izzy is a viable fight. The weight difference is massive, we have a skinny middleweight against a guy who could easily fight at HW. It's like Max vs TJ in theory. Jon is clearly jealous and wants some cheap heat picking on a fresh stud.

[@killanige]

Lol

[@robertlefler6644]

What an awesome dude! Great fighter, talk about The Who's who, man , what a genuine style bender.

[@miktut]

I've never heard Robert Whittaker talking shit, or badly, about anyone. Only respect from that guy.

[@VenomHernandez]

Izzy *"THE LAST BURPBENDER"* Adesanya

[@jaydee6178]

The thumbnail image is everything 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@buffalobandit9033]

That was a good fight bra & u pulled it off well done bro....

[@dangray156]

Lol Israel calls Robert a Maussie a Maori Aussie 😂. That's gona be a mean fight, I like them both

[@TheEvdoggy]

Not really a insult though.

[@digoxinbaahubali9981]

You don’t know how to spell immigrant?

[@coachp651]

And Style Bender came out banging that Nipsey🙏🙌🙏

[@ARKIING]

Perry C ✌🏾👳🏾‍♂️🇲🇦🖐🏾

[@yeahyukerson4511]

i love the respect kelvin and izzy have for each other

[@urmomseffect]

When are y’all ganna post the highlights, holy shit. It’s been two days.

[@simonscheideler4627]

Hopefully we can see a Yoel, Isreal matchup; that would be epic 🥊🥊🥊

[@The_One11111]

Woahh bruh that would epic movies shit💥

[@87leslo]

This kid smart man def gain some experience B4 u step in the ring with Jon I can wait a few yrs for that fight

[@gusbus643]

Jon will have a 4y suspension by then lol

[@malachi589]

More striking experience than Jon Jones ever had. I believe he could beat JJ on the feet but JJ is an all round beast and has so many ways to beat you. Versatile and dangerous everywhere. Idesenya is a life long striker but over here in AUS/NZ grappling, wresting only really came in with MMA and still isn’t mainstream. Rob is the only Australiasian fighter I can think of with a really strong ground game bc he is a Gracie BJJ

[@87leslo]

@@malachi589 don't disagree with anything you're saying but Izzy might have a ground game he's been saying he does for awhile and we saw a glimpse of it Saturday but even if he does right now he's not ready for Jon but in time who knows. Even with more experience I'd still put my money on Jon but Izzy will have more of a chance by then

[@lewishurley5591]

Malachi He’s a good striker yes but don’t forget he was getting tagged repeatedly by a short blown up welterweight wrestler

[@amosadewumi4392]

"AYA BI EKUN' ...Heart like a lion...love the spirit bro.

[@thegentlemensgame]

He needs to stop talking about Jon. I don't even think he'll get through Whittaker. If he does move up to LHW, he needs to fight guys like Santos and Gus first before thinking about Jon

[@HippocratesNow]

He's like black Barney from the Simpsons but with a charming accent.

[@stellacarpenter4480]

😂😂 Damn nice one👌👍.

[@chadh9688]

Israel and burping during interviews, name a more iconic duo.

[@kyleung2468]

Chad H facts

[@alexanderherrera2230]

What a great interview...

[@ChuObii]

Bro, you've been bopping in all your latest interviews... Looool

[@senseisaitama8684]

CHUR Israel much respect, NZ represent.

[@austinsexton5910]

So glad he mentioned Jacaré.Jacare really deserves a title fight.I could also so a first defense for him against Yoel.He still has to beat Rob though.

[@sipeolusoga5817]

I can't imagine Izzy against Romero

[@austinsexton5910]

I could,Izzy would rearrange his face.Yoel wouldn’t be able to control Israel on the ground as he is almost never able to hold top position and Israel would see those blitzes coming from a mile away.Israel’s striking is just to sharp for Yoel.

[@nicholasgakuu5223]

Adesanya vs kevin 2

[@ラッセル97]

I bow down to you warrior!

[@Hmmmm13579]

The snort scared me for a sec lol

[@thiago.olives]

He evolved into Ovince Saint Preux after the fight

[@NovaBlade926]

holy sh!t he would actually look alot like Saint Preux if he put on all that mass to conpete at 205

[@KR.24]

Israel is a very smart dude taking out contenders before fighting JJ is the way to go. He'll get experience in grappling because of that and that will help him against JJ who is bigger and a way better wrestler. JJ vs Izzy will be insane.

[@stevenpaul6216]

Why was this so hard to find?

[@washingtonredskins8496]

“In your gloves”. I like that

at least he knows hes not TOTALLY ready for Jon Jones. looking forward to about 2 and a half 3 years

[@Advocate_INFJ]

Damn the heat between Jones and Izzy, I don't think Izzy will ever be ready for Jones, he is 30 years ahead of the game and we will never prolly ever see another Jones, he just nullifies everyone's game, he is better at everything against everyone he fights, Izzy has trouble fighting moving backwards and also isn't as clean in southpaw as he is orthodox, Jones would prolly start circling right and force him to fight southpaw where he can exploit Izzy's striking and finish him

[@metanrraine8687]

I love this dude. He’s really real.

[@geowilson242]

I'm feeling like a dumpling 🤣🤣😂

[@alexbk44]

Just for some perspective.. Israel fighting Jones, is like Israel fighting D.C. This isn’t wrestling, dude would get killed.

[@A.T.Sickzer]

19:00 for Jon Jones

[@happyfeetjookin2673]

Izzy was the one who called out Jones. Jones responded. Izzy barely got past a WW in Gastelum and now he realizes he'd get his but kicked by Jones.

[@hatueyfana1117]

Israel es un hombre bien intelligent in the cage, Ariel tu show es el mejor en la noticia de mma. I'm honest man and that's my opinion love you ,,,Brooklyn all day everyday but don't push it this guys can hit real hard man be careful with the questions😂😉🤔🤗

[@ajk2397]

If Jones wants a superfight so bad why doesnt he go to heavyweight, instead of trying to pick on a middleweight. I smell a bully!!

[@dialac1]

100%. And jones shouldn’t even be talking cos he’s not won many fights with a clean system. I don’t know why people call Jones GOAT if he always has shit flowing thru his veins

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

Izzy will work on his jab defense. That's the main problem he had against Kelvin. He will tighten that up. Hes definitely going to beat Whitaker. This dude is special.

[@tee4222]

iOnsteins Engineering Group BMW BENZ AMP REBUILDERS “He’s definitely going to beat Whittaker” And all he needs to do is tighten up his jab defense? Wow, we got nostradamus over here. Do you even mma my dude..? Jon had a point... he went back and forth in a standup match against a short stocky wrestler. He ain’t ready for Whittaker

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

@@tee4222 not sure if you actually watched the fight, but "wrestling" wasnt part of it. I watched izzy adjust like a champ does. He ended the fight in mostly orthodox stance because he would easily counter right. Kelvins jab was catching him coming in a lot in this fight. See me when he beats Whitaker.

[@tee4222]

iOnsteins Engineering Group BMW BENZ AMP REBUILDERS Point being, Kelvin is known for his wrestling, not for his boxing. Yet he put up a good back and forth against Adesanya and touched him up quite a bit. Izzy almost got KOd in the forth, after a lot of those champ adjustments you spoke of. Whittaker is a much more technical striker and leaves far fewer openings than Kelvin. He’s a lot more crafty in his striking and if Israel had a tough fight against Kelvin, he’s up for a much much tougher time against Whittaker. Who the hell thought Kelvin was going to stand with Izzy like that and not look completely outclassed? Nobody. Everyone that had Kelvin winning had him winning on the ground. Get the stick out of your ass and try out some critical thinking for a change. Sorry you get so butthurt from a disagreement, but maybe you could try making a point instead of getting bitter

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

@@tee4222 cool story gay boy

[@tee4222]

iOnsteins Engineering Group BMW BENZ AMP REBUILDERS Dumb as a box of rocks. Did you come over from wwe? You clearly don’t know the first thing about mma. Call people that could kill you with one hand gay on the internet. It’s the only place you’ll get to ever feel tough

[@tbranscom1]

love this shit, absolutely love this

[@Kai_Hze]

"It was fucking magical, some movie type shit" thats about as good as you can describe this fight was my FOTY before and still is now that its done. And one of the best "title fights" meaning 5rdrs i´ve seen ever.

[@TwStTempo]

Izzy is a great fighter but his “confidence” at times starts to wander into arrogance, unable to give Kelvin any credit without adding in the fact he smashed him up in the fifth round. Hopefully this won’t be his downfall.

[@71donkrider]

Lmfao...comment theft.....u r a genius

[@barbatof]

IZZY LOOKIN LIKE A NINJA TURTLE

[@henrynicholas6494]

Love Israel ❤️

[@meanseason3056]

bruh stop it... JJ would eat this boy alive. stop reachin'

[@TopeA8]

watch the interview again.

[@robinleslie8066]

Meanseason 305 dude say that again that kid have a good foghting style but Jones will have his face looking worst than that in the video😂😂

[@JudahsFinest.]

You got that Deadpool healing? 😆 Dude you got ur eyebrow punched out of alignment! Lol

[@chultimatemuscle]

Man he can take a punch and kelvin gave him all he had and Israel took it and knocked him down 7 times. Dude does have power. He is so exciting to watch! Biggest Active Star in the UFC!! These guys should get fight of the year for sure.

[@bradleythomsen3083]

You are amazing.

[@sabsmilian3099]

God Bless you.

[@eren9001]

Lol he looks like a cute chubby 12 years old

[@thegreatoldones6553]

😂 Like in black panther show them who you are!!!I AM STYLEBENDER!!! HEART OF A LION !!!

[@hypertrophy07]

Too funny

[@Mr-E.]

I am surprised Kelvin didn't try to punch when he had him against the fence. I thought him closing in like that was so he can get a hit in (it seems like one clean hit would knock Adesanya), but he never did.

[@johnward5147]

Congrats style bender more to come from you

[@doesntmatter4477]

Jones is like 10 times stronger though and so much more powerful. Jones would kick Israel's leg until it collapses and i love Israel

[@Al-yc4cn]

True but he fights 20lbs heavier and gets popped on the regular..... Maybe if Izzy starts juicing up he can bulk up for jones.

[@maxpainmedia]

Yea but hes young let him grow and learn like he saod

[@djandtown]

if he wants to fight jones he gonna have to get his weight up lol cause he's lot bigger walks around easily 230 and drops down to 205 but stylistically be a good fight, but im wanting to see jones vs johnny walker i believe walker be the one to defeat jones, cause to beat jones u can't just stand and bang with him strike for strike, to beat jones u gonna have to throw catch him by surprise off guard with power which is exactly what walker is best at. last 3 or 4 fights have all ended in under a min plus he has close to the same reach as jones like 80 or 82"'s which takes away jones advantage he has over most fighters his long limbs.

[@lukphom3727]

Isn’t Johnny walker 6”6 aswel

[@pitt6766]

well deserved win Aotearoa Proud

[@Pwnziillaaaa]

How can you not love this guy.

[@charlztonsef5401]

Yeah brother... you believe in everything you said would happen Izzy .. the man

[@jesusisking9171]

Sounds like McGregor until he ran into Khabib. What's gonna happen when he runs into Jones who is alot! more polished and better than Khabib

[@notittaylor327]

@@jesusisking9171 it wouldnt be fair for israel to fight jones. But if izzy takes time to gain natural muscle and a ground game it would be fun. He will overtake jones as pound for pound best

[@tonyseccia]

Love Israel and Whitaker, but Israel needs to chill, hes a little emotional about Whitaker for no reason. That wont be good for him in the fight because Whitaker is a different beast. Adesanya wins the belt imo but not this time against Whitaker, in the future he will. Adesanya just pumps himself up, gets a little to excited about this stuff, but he is just budding, I think he'll learn to relax and not force things. And he should never fight Jones, jones is way to big for him regardless of how good he gets. Really bad fight for him, let please be realistic. I know Jon doesnt pay a second of mind to Israel. Its unrealistic.

[@yoza2392]

Israel trains with guys who are much bigger than Jon lmfao

[@tonyseccia]

@@yoza2392 let me educate you son, it doesnt matter who trains with who. Example - max trains with middle weights and light heavyweights, doesnt mean he can fight with them. A fight isnt training it is a different story bud.

[@ongobongo8333]

Oh Tony my young friend. Watch him do it.

[@tonyseccia]

@@ongobongo8333 I'd put my life on it it would never happen. Not since the days of Royce gracie has someone gone up against someone with that big of a size advantage in the UFC. Thank you for the compliment though.

[@yoza2392]

@@tonyseccia Let me tell you something son, Israel has actually fought heavyweights also. Jon, officially, never has.

[@805CentralCoast]

He stung by bees 🐝 lmao

[@dishonoredsaints8266]

This interview makes me an Israel Adesanya fan......dude is honest and solid.