Israel Adesanya on racism, bullying and UFC 236

[@thebear051091]

The moment he speaks about Anderson Silva and he says "Stop doing that" is valuable insight to what Adesanya think of Silva as his hero and wanting the best version of the fight

[@kingmustapha4473]

Israel Adesanya I know say one day u go make us proud. U and Kamaru are making us proud already, best of luck brother.🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@redpillafricaredpillafrica589]

Them be 3 now.... yusuf sadiq

[@youssifbanse965]

Wishes you best of luck to become world champs MMA fighter to fight mC Gregor! From Ghana bro!

[@kwesinjoku8940]

@@redpillafricaredpillafrica589 Them be four now, our Igbo brother Kennedy Nzechukwu is on d come up

[@calebakinfolarin8941]

Add Anthony Joshua, Giannis, etc

[@mmareviewer.2372]

he is speaking against racism, not about making his race " brothers" proud. Lets be fair, inclusive, and non binary racist hahahaha.

[@xavierreigneau6273]

9:00 they were booing because the screen in the arena showed Kelvin holding the fake belt. Not because of Adesanya's performance.

[@likolagi]

yeah im amazed that he still doesnt get that. embarassing kinda

[@likolagi]

@UncleBully @James Ervin Yeah they booed on two ocasions. First because he said Whitaker didnt show up, which he didnt react. We were talking about the other booing after that. The Kelvin one.

[@will_sfv]

@unclebully i think it was both actually, the boos just got louder when kg was on screen, but they were already booing when israel started talking about robert

[@barefootmaori9017]

I was there at the fight and I tell you the crowd definitely weren't liking Adesanya the rest of our kiwi boys the crowd were cheering for but adesanya no not so much

[@masn2743]

@UncleBully are you and Jake the Muss having a rematch 😂😂😂

[@chimeziedimkpa4589]

Let me drop off my perspective here as a Nigerian living in Nigeria. We have a myriad of social classes present - low, middle and high. Those with shallow minds will always find this hard to grasp. Stereotypes will always exist but better yet, the reality will always be what it is and the reality is that Nigeria, as with many other African countries, is blessed with hardworking and decent people of all walks of life so it's very common here to find people from different backgrounds. Congratulations Israel on making Nigeria a proud nation!

[@TheHypernaught]

Most of your income comes from crime, especially scamming westerners via the phone.

[@johnjohn1446]

Kedu.

[@chimeziedimkpa4589]

@@TheHypernaught Thank you for your comment. You have easily proven to be among the bandwagon who think that an entire nation's wealth stems from cybercrime and social vices. Time for an education: Nigeria is an oil-rich nation among other vast natural resources it boasts of. If we didn't have leaders who are preoccupied with keeping wealth in their families someone as ignorant as you wouldn't have the audacity to showcase your shallow mindedness all over KZbin.

[@chimeziedimkpa4589]

@@johnjohn1446 Adinma nwanne

[@PrinceVega]

@@chimeziedimkpa4589 , I live in Romania, in the capital of Bucharest and I work at a hotel for four years. Many people from Nigeria have visited us, including teachers, because both the Law School and the Med. School are really close to our hotel. Nigerians are among the most warm and wise people I've met in my life. I gladly remember the conversations I've had with a teacher that was 55 years old and he told me that he was born in Calabar. He offered me some great advices that I still follow to this day. Much love and I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@oxmor]

I love this guy, he’s progressively turning into one of my favorite athletes

[@randysavage9698]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@oxmor]

@@randysavage9698 hah, two years later. Multiple Saturdays taken off. Lots of great nights have taken place. I love this guy and he’s my fav athlete period.

[@nugget6292]

FYI Israel Adesanya you were not getting booed in Melbourne bro. The crowd was actually booing Kevin Gastelum because the big screen showed him in the crowd during that part of your victory speech

[@maxitaxiish]

I was there and it seemed like they booed him because he said that at least he showed up to work! Meaning Robbie didn't show up to work. The poor barstard nearly lost a section of his bowel!!

[@pube66]

Aussies are poor sports

[@judzjudz4574]

Purists wasn't impressed

[@barefootmaori9017]

I was also there and they definitely were booing adesanya during the fight when he was show boating and after when he spoke of whittaker

[@joshgg4784]

That big boo was when kelvin was on screen with the belt

[@samuelboateng9198]

Big fan from Ghana🇬🇭🇳🇬 respect bro🔝🔝🔝💯✔✔✔

[@best4businesswrestling]

love this dude man his story, his swagger, his style, his demenour.. a true inspiration.

[@johnjohn1446]

Not really an inspiration. Just a cool guy.

[@johnjohn1446]

@GashCam take him down and beat him because they aren't man enough to fight him toe to toe?

[@brokenseatbelt]

After watching this, I have a new respect for Adesanya. Good dude, great fighter. I am a huge Anderson fan....but he is the new Anderson. I look forward to his future.

[@daneevans7590]

We don't know that yet. He hasn't beaten any elite fighters yet

[@PrinceVega]

He's not the new Anderson. He's the first Adesanya.

[@G-MoneyBags]

Stop it. There will never be another Anderson Silva.

[@joncoh101]

Man I love this dude. I loved hearing his feelings towards fighting and how he used to be fearful when bullied and shake and how it's your adrenalin getting your body ready for war. So inspiring

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

Jonathan David bro his so related naruto said the same thing before fighting saddle that’s exactly why I started boxing tocompliment my grappling yesterday

[@Spright91]

He's an inspiration for sure. Seems like a guy id love to have a beer with.

[@twondagreat8893]

Yes! Him and Robert Whittaker! Even Romero!;

[@Spright91]

@Floyd Money Mayweather 50-0 GOAT oh then his parents are inspirational too. To come out of a poor country like Nigeria and make something of themselves. Theve clearly got tiger blood good for them. Wealth doesn't give you fighting ability.

[@twondagreat8893]

@@Spright91 hes a troll..and a bitxh

[@adamturner1563]

You said the same thing about conor three years ago! ..

[@darrynjacobs8550]

@Stolen From Africa Oh and btw, everyone faces bullying for their differences. He isn't special. And if you have an issue, stay in Africa. African countries don't tolerate whites behaving like yourself in their countries.

[@BigSaus]

Great interview. Ask a question and let Israel speak.

[@meancombat877]

Yea, that made the whole thing cool...

[@MFBOOM100]

Izzy definitely didnt want to knock out his idol, whether he knew it or not. Other fighters better not think they'll get that Izzy lmao

[@NPFfumbi]

Iso Joe that other guy will have no problem punching Anderson into orbit through. Silva better not drop his hands against that guy

[@bigcholoballs7148]

Straight up aye must have been his heart not letting him murder silva

[@lovebirdrica22]

dc couldn't finish silva either even tho silva is old and not in his prime he still good.

[@bigcholoballs7148]

@@lovebirdrica22 best point I've heard so far! Dc at heavy weight couldn't even knock him out and then Silva caught Dc with a body kick and winded him

[@ubilicious1887]

@@bigcholoballs7148 get your facts right. DC's fight with Silva was at Lightheavyweight not Heavyweight.

[@CaughtInp]

Sorry you had to go through all that uso! You got heaps of love here in South Auckland bro! Only way is up from here 🇳🇿

[@tanegurnick5071]

USO? Bro you from nz? Its kare or e hoa not uso

[@CaughtInp]

Tane Gurnick yea I am from here, and I say what I want to say.

[@daneevans7590]

Right, I'm so sorry you had to come to NZ from that shithole in Africa, m8! What a difficult life you've had

[@tanegurnick5071]

@@CaughtInp would you say amigo being a nzer? Nah so why uso. That's a samoan word ain't it? Bro this ain't samoa

[@jamessalanoa]

@@tanegurnick5071 I have family in New Zealand. They say, uso. You don't have to live in Samoa to use the word. If your Samoan or speaking to a Samoan, using the word uso is appropriate anywhere in the world...unless they don't like you. :0

[@sihammer7942]

Really like this guy, he's intelligent + has a bit of substance about him........... he's not a bad fighter, either!!!!!

[@grantadamson3478]

Really sad to hear of racism coming from young people who have been taught such thinking by racist unthinking parents. Learn to think for yourself. Been watching Israel for a few years now and he is awesome.

[@tacotikki251]

Charles brown every culture is racist. If a white kid moved to Nigeria he woulda been even worse. People inherently don’t like different people. You have to be taught to accept people.

[@bricefolly4524]

Tacotikki nonsense

[@grantadamson3478]

@@bricefolly4524 A little research will tell you that in many cases it's true. You have heard of Rwanda right?

[@grantadamson3478]

@Jay Dee As long as they live and let live.

[@grantadamson3478]

@Charles brown They are not my people though. Nice attempt Charley but off the mark entirely.

[@L4SERB0Y]

Got his head screwed on, like this guy.

[@demarcus252_7]

Stolen From Africa Niggas like you the reason folks don’t like us 😂

[@shaneamenta309]

White dudes still ko black fighters on like every card..

[@theangrycheeto]

Jesus Christ, I can't imagine having bullies trying to dunk your head in a urinal. He's an inspiration.

[@imani828]

Adesanya v Jon Bon Jones = Headlining in Lagos Nigeria. 🤞

[@xSalamz]

inshallah ahki. Najia All Day.

[@ricovillanueva1650]

Leslie Zani They will NEVER fight.

[@kareemabdul5599]

@Blue Thoughts Jones is the only slave here

[@ggdeption]

You spelled USADA wrong my dude

[@meancombat877]

Screw jones he should fight stipe, and stop looking for lighter weight guys

[@milvolts1]

I know the adrenaline he's referring too when he was a child. Its the fight or flight response. And man let me tell you, it is emense power and speed within. Many bullies got delt with and I was surprised how well they treated me afterwards. Every Bully needs to be understood. There are underlying problems they are masking. If you're a bully don't look do trouble, trouble will find you.

[@undergroundtrap8384]

2:55

[@sanjidandelion]

Thanks breh, that's the story I was lookin for.

[@wjellis504]

Man I love the way he thinks. Very very smart. He's going to be very tough to beat I'm telling you this now. He's the future of that division..

[@flipman8619]

You saw right man!

[@chrisevans5530]

u were right man..is like u saw the future

[@brooklynworld3105]

I like gold it looks good on blackskin😄

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Lmao " I just like gold because it looks good on Black skin"

[@jokerSensei69]

Silva, McGregor and Adesanya the best fighters i've ever seen

[@Brandonwalsh18]

He’s so humble, absolutely an amazing fighter

[@meancombat877]

ADESANYA is a Great Guy. Hope you keep succeeding ... Hope you win gastelum... No hate to gastelum,

[@bambambula4252]

Was that a fight and a half or what? Crazyyyyy

[@irfanaiuba6757]

From Mozambique 🇲🇿 proud of an African representing the continent.

[@soy_saucer06]

Anyone else here from the Tiktok?

[@supremeking1366]

Yeaa lmaoo

[@javlinlightning694]

He is a very bright and intelligent young man!!!! Keep up the great works young man!!!!!

[@benji1443]

Tony Ferguson the type of guy to condition his head by running into the wall like a bull😂

[@ayo30s]

Awesome and Good Luck moving forward, “Get the Strap” in April Brother, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@dm_hater8388]

Man I’m a BIG Izzy fan and I didn’t know he grew up rich. It’s weird watching all someone’s interviews and then finding out a new major side of their life

[@sone1024]

No bullying now brother. All the way and beyond izzy.

[@saqibansari3760]

this guy is awesoe, hes authentic and a great fighter. hes gonna be a huge star

[@ebrimaleigh5026]

Stylebennder is my New favorite fighter how can you not like this dude jon vs stylebennder super fight #letsgo

[@futumukafulangenge9863]

@Blue Thoughts if you stop him taking illegal drugs.

[@VinDrizle]

you can tell Israel do not want to fight his idol, it's tough situation for Isreal as he's coming for the belt and Silva is a roadblock. He does not want to knock out Silva. Not sure why UFC do him like that.

[@wjellis504]

This kid is a star. I love him..

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

he was so happy at 22:55 humble, he appreciate that law of attraction

[@mikebird5148]

This guy going to be my new fav fighter, such a bad-ass.

[@LifestyleLogger]

He's amazing in the octagon! New respect for this man having heard his background and outlook

[@DeRobertOmotosho]

Silent 😶 speaks volume I believe that word. Talk less and Bring the action hype. Trust you brother anyone can say anything that you use drug or whatever it is don't give a shit. Keep fighting oluwa is involved

[@user-go9wf8jv8l]

I dont like when israel gets too in to himself, but i really do like him when hes actually humble. I gotta remind myself hes going through becoming a star and has amazing martial art talent and id probably get full of myself at times too and then have to reel it back in...

[@AndreMilla]

This guy speaks his truth. Cool dude. I’m a fan 👊🏽

[@dexterlola2472]

Israel is such a down to earth, sweet soul and its about time he had the platform to speak some truth

[@ekiamedia2403]

The most talented UFC fighter on the planet.

[@yepimfresh]

So a bunch of Samoans is the reason why adesanya wanted to fight. Lessgo

[@alexanderpulega3966]

his first fight was in porirua damn

[@zeik04]

Hope he moves to Nigeria and stays there forever

[@TheNatureLova1]

I like the way he said, maybe I'll move up to light heavy weight.

[@rohitvarmabhupathiraju5238]

Can't wait for Jon Jones vs Isreal....Dream Fight

[@OhChroniqz]

Rohit varma Bhupathiraju jones 1st round not even an interesting fight

[@rohitvarmabhupathiraju5238]

Oh Chroniqz Ya ya right bla bla blah

[@OhChroniqz]

Rohit varma Bhupathiraju I like both fighters I’m just not gonna kid myself and pretend Izzy could best Jones at Jones’s natural weight class 🤣

[@TheNatureLova1]

@@OhChroniqz i dont know why yall discount Israel so easily. He looks like he spars with big guys a lot. Put some 'spect on his name. I would like to see him against another big tall fighter before Jones. Suggestions ?

[@nuclearlefthook5008]

reason people don't talk about romero is because it's about mileage, not age. Anderson Silva is not the same as he was in his prime, Yoel Romero is a monster who keeps getting better with every fight, because he's relatively new to the fight game compared to Silva, who's been fighting since the dawn of MMA.

[@tagplayaify]

Nigerian, articulate, humorous, and a special fighter; isreal hurry and become middle weight champion of the world

[@lumberjaxe8910]

Am Backing you Izzy, let the haters be your Rocket Fuel Bro.

[@MegaDreamOo]

Seems humble and likable person, All the best.

[@carltonslaine7756]

I like the way you say it how it is a lot of people get offended by the truth about racism and keep it real I really enjoyed listen to this guy love the way he fights in the ring Nice video many thanks for he's time and interview thanks for KZbin peace

parents do things (or should) to provide a better future for the next generations. thanks to them we have you to cheer for. did your parents give you a heads-up about being different in NZ and the probable/inevitable issues with being black? We love you and support you braddah Izzy!!!

[@thebee2685]

I surprised that he didn't mention Kickboxer with JCVD as a Muay Thai pioneer...

[@hartleyhealth]

Kiwi interviewers are so good "if you got dropped by silva all this....shit..wouldve come out." He didn't try to be articulate to sound good, he just wanted the connection and he spoke genuinely. I rate that

[@chultimatemuscle]

omg i love him so genuine and real and great role model!! Go Izzy!!

[@johnmatrix4685]

First Offical Fight was in P-TOWN PORIRUA!!!lol...stayed in porirua at the time,wish i was there!!!...keep up the good work israel!!

[@Oluyemisam]

Nigerian are talented.. any Anthony🤜🤛 Joshua👊fan in the house??

[@OhChroniqz]

oluyemi oscar Anthony Joshua is British

[@Oluyemisam]

@@OhChroniqz is that what you think? Do your home work son

[@treyhofelich3170]

Best striker in mma right now

[@kushartofficial9612]

I found Israel Adesanya, to be honest with you the first video that I watched him fighting I couldn’t stop watching it I really enjoyed how he defend him self plus he how he whop there ass! Adesanya is the best at this generation!

[@TheNatureLova1]

"Momma said, knock you out"- LL Cool J

[@csefesi]

He sounds like a Kiwi like David Tua, Joseph Parker etc....He maybe of Nigerian descent like A Joshua but you can tell he is a Kiwi. I don't see him ever leaving NZ. He is too humble like the average New Zealander.

[@tanegurnick5071]

He isn't nothing like a new zealander. I love him and am proud of him, but he ain't humble, like the all blacks or such

[@das0ul177]

Tane Gurnick dude dont need to be humble hes a beast

[@dragonballreviewsandprevie7112]

@@tanegurnick5071 lol he doenst want to be New Zealand you idiot ofc you’re white saying this, you say he’s humble but then he’s arrogant? He full Nigerian bruh

[@CynoMora]

Grew up with money was bullied and stayed humble he deserves to be champ good luck Izzy!

[@HO-th7ek]

Don't compare 43 year old Silva with the 20 year old 42 year old Romero

[@INTERNATIONALSHINK]

This ninja childhood in Nigeria was like he was the Prince of Zemunda!LOL

[@benesylvain78]

That’s my man, a real, a true African . 👍👍👍unstoppable, the king of the octagon

[@dhtj3618]

36 dislikes? How dope interview

[@koan7144]

It's a bless to grow up in racist free environment. Sad how a lot of people have distorted perspectives

[@robin212212]

Sounds like a good guy; hope he goes far in MMA.

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

The face of Nigerian MMA

[@Curbsidehustle87]

Became a master in KZbin jujitsu he one of us regular guy that’s why he’s one of my favorites

[@isuckatthisgame]

Jon Jones learned how to fight watching clips at youtube. That's why Buffer introduces him as a "look-see-do" fighter

[@TheKickboxingCommunity]

The biggest victims of life either stay that way or become something totally different

[@redpillafricaredpillafrica589]

Bro that's deep

[@noelienoelie8425]

The grass ain't always greener on the other side. You still gotta bust your balls whatever side your on.

[@mcgrathgarrett]

Brilliant response

[@RandomMZ1412]

You, kamaru and Joshua should go promote dambe in Naija

[@dricksonem9332]

They are not dambe fighters they are professional boxers and MMA fighters

[@grg20111]

Love this dude! Stylebender!

[@g-man8923]

plz anyone know the artist and song playing when errol gets on stage????????

[@waalex11]

Awesome interview.

[@adammanning1805]

Ong bak is legit. Favorite movie

[@VinDrizle]

Israel Adesanya is the new Anderson Silvia but Israel has some flaws that needs to be work on. Wishful thinking but hopefully Anderson can train him to be a champion and a defender just like Anderson.

[@nelsonking]

I'd like to see Adesanya vs Jones. I don't think anyone can take him at middle weight. Luke Rockhold is going to come back and want a big fight. If he asks for Adesanya his career is going to get slept.

[@marionanthony9924]

Israel Adesayna fan now! Can't wait to see that Costa fight!

[@jacquailliusb]

We gone win the strip man the last style bender era 🙌🏾

[@yohanesrobel3982]

I proud of u bro✊ 🇪🇹

[@domanic124]

This is real and it still happens

[@MrSAP1988]

Very sharp mindset he has.

[@gracegbemisilu8843]

Aya biekun + all black= dangerous combo

[@TM30434]

Ade, thanks for sharing. Please know that God has blessed blackness and other races envy this.

[@potsu6423]

Meanwhile he’s now calling du plessi a cr*cker and creating divide cause he said he wants to bring the belt home to Africa. Makes sense

[@84766T]

It's good to hear Israel is investing his money and not blowing it all. Seems like he has great and supportive parents.

[@Oluyemisam]

And yah, hes a very cultured dude, he listen to them 🤴🤴

[@loupooh1]

I think Israel is a great fighter, and a stand up dude,carry on !

[@jerrysamuels8716]

Brilliant interview. Israel Adesanya is getting some very good advise indeed.

[@jieyang4914]

tons of respect for him after this interview

[@rochellekhan9336]

I do understand because I've been through this sometimes I feel like I'm still going through this

[@MrSals123]

My friend, age doesn't matter, the point is Romero is in his prime and ever growing and is the most feared man in the middleweight division while Silva is not even half as good as his prime.

[@bradcolby1]

What he’s accomplished since this: Dominated Kelvin in the 5th, executed Whittaker, beat a statue, destroyed the balloon animal...now moving up. 👊🏿

[@justiceerimjunior3949]

Keep it up bro 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬👍

[@doodaay5822]

I don't know how is looking like racist am black man african somali but i don't believe that racist you know what i am whatever you're you're white person and i am black person that is different skills what else? Am proud to be black 💪