Israel Adesanya Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya goes Sneaker Shopping with Complex's Joe La Puma at Flight Club in New York City and talks the sneakers he always wanted growing up, signing his Puma deal, and his love for the Yeezy Waverunners.
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[@Complex]

Who’s the most stylish UFC fighter?

[@Zalo_03]

Izzy hands down 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Amzyy]

Khabib for sure. He wears that nice Dior oblique shirt and his kick game is on point

[@nihao1212]

@@dafitfrag4093 who😅😅😅😅

[@qguapo929]

Israel and Connor are the best dressed UFC fighters of all time.

[@anorbert38]

@UCMDg_q04TsL8iQr8LFeps6A He wears nice suits

[@2g4u7y]

The fact that he is wearing one fit for MMA Hour, Sneaker Shopping, etc. shows that he did all of this media all in one day. Insane for a champion to stay this active outside the octagon.

[@cjvazquez9966]

And 2 podcast

[@jortkebabopjebord]

Indeed good on him 🔥

[@LGRW313]

A lot of celebs do multiple media events on the same day. You’ll notice comedians wearing the same things as podcast guests and all the episodes drop around the same time. They’re so busy it’s just more convenient.

[@jamieepstein9259]

Then went to the Knicks nets game later that evening different outfit

[@junhaotan]

Yeah, they do press runs

[@profmajr]

Saw the name and tapped FAST ASF

[@mericisler2300]

Who?

[@official3mo672]

Ong

[@mbrk7395]

not the first time adesanya made someone tap fast af

[@opticwallbong4045]

Same lmao

[@antoniomontana7856]

That's what his tinder dates say

[@jamestamafaiga538]

would’ve been nice to see the sneakers he’d cop outside his puma deal

[@zl1521]

then his deal would be over lol

[@charleshan0207]

clearly don't know how an endorsement deal works

[@georgeomole14]

Earning money while spending money, I would rather do that then spend hundreds for the camera. Endorsement deal coming through

[@viktorvegh7842]

I was thinking about that too but whatever

[@Kickstart_Magazine]

Deffo would have been nice to see his Nike drip 👟 Plus the fact he could have gotten those for free from his Puma representative with one phone call… 🤨

[@OriginalGaming01]

The way he flipped that card out was pure 🙌🏼

[@Robher85]

Pure diamond cutter??

[@M1K3Ywin]

Hand eye coordination going crazy

[@jesusarguello2601]

He a real life anime character I’m tellin u

[@marcelmarshall4240]

Dude spent 800 bucks. Yawn. Why even go on the show? Regular people have 800 bucks. UFC really does not pay them.

[@alps4969]

@@marcelmarshall4240 cos his sponsored by PUMA. Probably bought some more off camera. His got money.

[@TheCNSR]

Feel like I've been catfished 😭 I can only imagine what he'd be copping if he wasn't signed. Even those AM90's in the convo wouldn't have come up if Joe didn't draw it out. It could have all been so different 😔

[@tylersp9952]

Was too interested to see what he got just to be kok blocked by puma sponsorship😩

[@wyl3560]

Izzy Brand Loyal and I respect that. Wait till his deal is over and im sure he will be back

[@caioruiz6482]

No fun seeing people “buying” only sneakers from the brand that sponsors them

[@TheHorrorlover13]

I always find the CNSR commenting on the best videos. Such a legend.

[@realwk2shotta193]

Fax

[@russellsimpson2188]

The amount of New Zealand references was awesome. Big up NZ!! Keep fighting champ!!

[@Pantera972]

Adesanya deserves everything positive coming to him. He's worked his way up through hard work.

[@thegraciefighter102]

He’s a great champion and one of the goats but dude was born wealthy

[@Username85254]

I know for a fact he wanted to cop some Nikes but Puma wouldn’t let him do that.

[@AS-hc1ew]

Only in your head.. because not everyone wants the brand of slaves

[@joeskienz]

Appreciate the conversation about our hometown of Rotorua and mufti day at school - this was the day to show your freshest gears, back in the 90s and 00s it was Wu-Wear, Champion hoodies, 2Pac All Eyez On Me tshirts and Starter NBA caps. Kiwis are very proud of Izzy.

[@Eblivious]

That card spin was wild, I would’ve embarrassed myself trying to catch it🙃

[@Kp-cb8pq]

Ikr 🤣

[@aloysiustzhteo9561]

Did he spin it or it wash push out from a cardholders?

[@yeyo6521]

@@aloysiustzhteo9561 spun into the air & caught it

[@benjaminfowler4513]

I'd be trying to look cool and hit that lady in the face with it and now I got an assault charge

[@user-rc5oi5nc7y]

@@benjaminfowler4513 lmaaoooo

[@ericka.3756]

@Puma, get this man a signature shoe! He ain't no rookie or rapper, he a legit athlete that'll go down as one of the goats! He's got the persona and the style... asap please

[@moerewa26]

Never thought I’d ever see British Knights from The Warehouse mentioned on Complex Sneaker Shopping… Izzy’s a straight up G! 😂😂

[@saltywaltPDX]

I find it pointless to have people that have deals with a company on here cause it’s not like they can buy what they want 🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s cool to see him on here

[@Kingrke1]

I get it but even tho the show is called sneaker shopping it's bigger than that. It's expressing how the love of sneakers came about. Like all the different stories and experiences but it all leads to loving sneakers for example it's that grew up getting all the dope shoes and still love them and then the ones that never got any dope shoes and grew up and managed to get those shoes that they wish they had as kids

[@Myyriss]

You clearly haven't watched the show for a long time. There have been tons of people with shoe deals on

[@fakinmaoriz]

i mean its alright if youre sponsored not sponsored by puma hahaha

[@brianalaundrie6192]

Fr Pumas are MIDS

[@boptalks]

Wouldn’t say it’s disappointing but def not as exciting to see him have to only grab pumas at a store such as this. Always great interviewing joe.

[@mrboatshoe]

, Sucks they only let him buy PUMA shoes. I know he wanted them Air Max's🤣🤣

[@cedricgant8535]

You know he bought them off Camera 😭😭

[@shizzg3375]

@@cedricgant8535 exactly my man hahaha turn the camera off I'll buy whateva I want

[@alejandroramirez4470]

Cordae bought stuff other than puma and I thought he was w/ puma too

[@christopheclaus8505]

@@alejandroramirez4470 i think his deal with puma was later

[@kesuya]

Lolllll

[@citadelofstyle7128]

I relate totally to the "mufti" and "light sneakers" thing immediately. Naija boy for life!

[@goldiemack2999]

About time he’s on here. His NZ slang is hard 😂 I remember seeing him at parties as a teen, krumping and all that haha he’s a good guy!

[@HeatLedgerKicks]

You gotta admit that card flip was pure talent

[@Reyo13305]

“Puma doesn’t have a leash” proceeds to buy all puma shoes….

[@Volcano1203]

They do have lawyers tho hahaha

[@Amine-uf7gl]

Yeah I think he meant they don’t have a leash within the brand because some are very strict. It’s a brand deal and he’s the face of it, idk what else ppl rly expected

[@MattDrawsYou92]

With design

[@pashanamir6151]

I love how people always critique when celebrities sponsored by puma addidas or any brand beside Nike only buy from that brand but no one cares when a Nike sponsored athlete only buys Nikes

[@kevinkorsah5549]

Because Nike has the biggest catalogue of sneakers. And most of the “hype” sneakers are with Nike.

[@BuLLeTx87]

It’s because no one wants pumas. You’re oversimplifying it when there is a very big difference

[@alexruiz7399]

@@BuLLeTx87 lol many people still buy and want pumas why do you think they’re still around genius?

[@alejandroramirez4470]

Yeah, imagine being mad jordan buying only his stuff 🤣

[@AS-hc1ew]

Nike is for teenagers, Puma for men.

[@laufililavulo2954]

one of the few real interviews on here. Kept it real about first time copping Jordans and Timbs. Love from NZ Izzy!!

[@sensei_ruka1802]

So crack up seeing a fellow New Zealander talking about our childhood 🤣"The colour up shoes". He even got his shoes from the warehware😂(the Warehouse)

[@antonystackhouse1824]

Love how he said mufti NZ represent gold coin donation to wear whatever you want 😂😂

[@justsef]

This episode was great the interview part was so good only downside is the fact he had buy pumas and I'm sure everyone would love to see him actually cop something else outside of puma but still great episode

[@odieony7007]

no one says this when its nike sponsored athletes

[@sxul.p554]

What's wrong with pumas ?

[@AS-hc1ew]

Jon Jones bought only Nike..so what?

[@BishopM1]

Izzy is so cool man, seems like a genuinely nice guy, humble. But extremely confident. God bless.

[@MRBigWhite57]

Stylistically one of the funnest fighters to watch!! Love that you guys got him on

[@kintarooe8688]

Funniest*

[@srfn1253]

@@kintarooe8688izzy isn’t funny he’s just really good and fun to watch

[@yelawolf305]

Fun-nest 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kintarooe8688]

@@srfn1253 He’s not funny. His fights are funny though and not fun to watch. Rob won. Romero won.

[@srfn1253]

@@kintarooe8688 I’m not an izzy fan but he beat whittaker for sure.

[@Sneakahead555]

Great job Joe ! Such a cool guy man ! Another dope episode 🔥

[@anoziecharles418]

"Ogbeni, you're training".... dude's deep into his roots.. Love Izzy all day...

[@jeffreycrowder2866]

What an amazing interview great job Joe

[@dannythedon82]

I love that he stayed true to what he grew up with and himself in general and didn't try to get persuaded by what's popular with so many others.

[@roykeanedelgado3519]

That’s not why he buyer the pumas, it is because he has a contract and can’t buy other sneakers

[@Wheeping-Angel]

@@roykeanedelgado3519 lol

[@anasshahid224]

Izzy is the man, thanks for having him on the show 🙌👏

[@citadelofstyle7128]

"Ogbeni" "Mufti" "Sneakers with light". I've been watching Sneakers Shopping for more than three years and this is the most relatable one for me. Naija boy representing !

[@yonusoeda3658]

funny how Joe never heard of the word "mufti". Ogbeni, jo jo jo

[@4utubestream]

Thanks homie for reppin Nigeria, you explain everything so well , I feel you

[@danielschwartz3782]

I am a huge fan of this man, his career especially in the ufc and mostly in his division has been outstanding. I am also a huge fan of fighters of any discipline comming on this programme. I'd suggest Holloway next.

[@isaiah1931]

You can tell the cashier was impressed after Izzy caught his card 😂

[@Raambzy]

My man Izzy was tryin at that register 😂

[@fidelcashhfloww6178]

😂😂😂

[@vuul6093]

Great episode and loved the close up of the shoes!

[@Muha_t]

Joe, you're such a great interviewer. Appreciate your work man!

[@jesseroy6680]

I’ve been asking for this for awhile and it did not disappoint 🔥🔥 Izzy is a very entertaining character

[@leeataepiha885]

lol fml I'm done got a deal with puma only bought puma lol

[@juanpabloortega8096]

If only he was as entertaining in his fights

[@braydonleblanc3725]

I just started getting into UFC last year and Izzy is one of my favs to watch for sure. UFC is boomin!!

[@Baimqs]

this is what i've been waiting for🔥

[@atm1live]

another great content.. thanks complex!

[@wrkr]

I caught wind of him when he made those comments about JR, now that he's on my radar I can't stop watching his content. Seems like a real cool dude and a fucking star. Sky's the limit for this guy. Not too stuffy, and just cool. I wish this young man much success and health. PS. Ofc he's going to stay on-brand. Smart bussiness. Those Mothman's were dope.

[@trhoades2063]

Brah respect to the interviewer bringing up the guys Rotorua days when he was in school can tell that caught Izzy off guard

[@716tg3]

Already subbed to the champs channel. It’s a vibe indeed ✌🏽

[@travisbutler1195]

Joe la puma @ complex keep doing your thing with the sneaker 👟vlogs an keep them coming 💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@LeBeautiful]

Izzy got swag on and off the octagon. Fire episode.

[@cristianvasquez7957]

I still remember when the essentials were released on 2013, the grey pair was fire. Hope this collection gets re-released in a near future

[@myst3_]

Finally! I have been asking for this on Twitter.

[@ayeitskq]

This dude is so well spoken i love izzy

[@Nick-xc4fy]

Love Izzy, great guy and a great fighter. So glad he stood up for Joe, definitely the right thing to do. Its just frustrating he's partnered with Puma.

[@flower_road_21]

Is puma bad ?

[@Nick-xc4fy]

@@flower_road_21 No I didn't say that. I just reckon he would have bought something else instead/as well if he could.

[@thecombckid]

I was wondering when Izzy was gonna do this show. Only UFC fighter (I think) with a shoe deal. So makes sense to have him on.

[@jeremyjordan6786]

I just love everything about Israel. Tonight he became a star by just appearing on complex.

[@maxmccurdy6969]

LETS GO BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@omarmac1]

Easy izzy the number one fighter in the world 🥋🎤👊🏿. With a mouth piece. ♥️

[@kwyntenvandenbosch3564]

He’s says and explains things more kiwi than any other famous kiwi I’ve seen I’m glad he reps our flag as well 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@victormichael6955]

Been waiting for this

[@BIGGUNNDON]

Puma 2021 and 2022 fire

[@joegonzales9053]

Sweet! I've been waiting for this! Izzy, Connor, Garbrandt, and Masvidal round out the best dressed in the UFC in my opinion. Would love to see them all on here.

[@popeye5274]

One of my favorite fighters. Respect!

[@malisolomon7136]

As soon as I saw it i click sooooo fast, I just love this boy very much, what a class act.

[@kjskicks808]

The way he took out his card to pay tho 🔥

[@lord_flack3874]

MAD LUV ALL THE WAY FROM REWA, SOUTH AUCKLAND MY BRUDDA 💯💯✊

[@connorfardy9297]

How can u not like this man?? First episode I watched from this channel cuz of the champ

[@RcruzLA]

Izzy is in his own universe

[@TasteNifty]

I'm so glad British knights are getting mentioned, they are low-key heat...they're cheap and comfy plus look and feel good on the feet

[@shanefraser7764]

Always proud of he bro🇳🇿🤘🏝

[@SD-pf1yy]

Waiting for a long time to see Izzy in complex.... 😍

[@AirWeedLOL]

You know he was back in there grabbing some real heat soon as the cameras weren't rolling

[@danieloceans9652]

One of the GOATs Never ducks nobody

[@alexcasanova5668]

He ducked Jones at light heavy

[@jwrld1121]

@@alexcasanova5668 no he didn’t? he went up to fight the champ at 205 how is that ducking?

[@andrearnaut3985]

@@alexcasanova5668 jones vacated title prior to izzy even going up to challenge for the belt. how is that considered ducking?

[@sneakersxsosa1492]

But he just ducked Nike and Adidas. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@martinmulivai]

Down to earth and just a cool az dude. Shot izzy, that's how we roll in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@tmacthaskydiver8310]

"Ahh it's just sneakers man, get some more" Love that outlook

[@boop1355]

Plz do more UFC fighter stuff!

[@elementgt]

He really left the sunglasses on the whole time lmao

[@razrsliq7623]

1 thing is certain, this bad boy can FIGHT!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tyler8014]

I love how deep they dig on the background/history of the individual they are interviewing. They catch mf's off guard regularly.

[@jennakenzie1]

Hey JLP...love the show, always have . If I can give you & Complex some advice: don’t have on celebrities/athletes signed to a sneaker brand as they always just buy the shoes of the brand they’re signed too. It was easy to guess this guest was going to buy Puma. Let’s be better👍🏻👟😊

[@jaja-2740]

I mean, these are really about the interview not the sneaker buying

[@PoopythePlumber]

Why does it matter the shoe buying is at the end of the episode everytime its not centered around that

[@Khushalsoni09]

Undisputed King of the Middleweights !!

[@anuj5141]

Was waiting for Izzy to come😍🔥🔥

[@Jay-gd5fi]

Here cause of the champ!!! King of the middleweights..

[@edcavanna576]

I don't how they could do it, but Complex (or Hot Ones) have to get a JLP, Sean Evans AND Nardwuar interview / hot ones / sneaker shopping episode going. A battle of the researchers. Make it happen!!

[@lil_Wayyy]

Narduar would win

[@StephenSaL]

One of the best pound for pound in the UFC😀

[@johngitahi9064]

Another dope episode

[@mrikeict]

Designs of the shoes he picked are excellent! Doesn't even matter they are all Puma shoes... They are just great!👌

[@oscarmolina8573]

The GOAT

[@faz8055]

May as well call this episode an AD ffs, We all know he wanted the JORDANS 🤣🤣🤣

[@SonofSean420]

The last style bender 🔥🔥

[@DonWawa]

It’s a good episode when its in flight club or stadium goods

[@dominikm.1869]

love izzy but i hate when they bring on people with a deal that only allows them to wear this one brand, that completely destroys the idea of this segment... i mean lets be honest, who cares about puma sneakers?

[@wtf_chris]

*PLEASE GET CONOR ON HERE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD* *SIDE NOTE: JLP IS THE* 🐐

[@p0pgh0st]

Love how he stayed true to the sponsorship and copped the Puma’s

[@SidMascardo]

Dropping that Rock Lee reference! 🔥

[@alexandre9981]

The card throw was Epic, until he bought 800 bucks of puma's

[@1nonlyAV]

Favorite UFC fighter right there yessir

[@marclacrampe2657]

Bro the rock lee comment golddd 🙌 what a legend

[@angelacartwright3137]

He has French white tips on his nails...... I just can't with this generation 🤣

[@razrsliq7623]

He is 31 years old.

[@rpg23245]

His toes are also purple

[@beastmode8601]

From ufc and mma I only know Khabib ronda rousey conor brock lesnar who’s Israel adesanya 😂😂

[@beastmodeo]

Israel adesanya is ufc champion and he’s undefeated

[@beastmode8601]

@@beastmodeo thank you 😀👍

[@anthonya8200]

Hope Izzy gets his signature puma sometime soon definitely copping those😁

[@TheycallmeNige]

To hear jo pronounce Rotorua had me 🔥

[@mhlockyer709]

Can we start seeing some guys that throw down some cash? It’s kinda boring watching celebrities spend less money on shoes than me.

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Yessir he a goat for what he said about Joe Rogan 🔥🔥🔥