Israel Adesanya Reacts to his BRUTAL KNOCKOUT of Alex Pereira at UFC 287

2 Time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel 'The Last Stylebender' Adesanya reacts to his brutal knockout of Alex 'Poatan' Pereira in the 2nd round of their UFC 287 Main Event.
Edited by: @StayHYDRATEDVisuals
Shot by: @JeffSainlarVisuals
Produced by: @DAVEBLAKAMOTO
#ufc287 #israeladesanya #alexpereira

[@FreeStylebender]

He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best #and NEW 🏆

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

Happy Birthday and now we must buck with ducks and then cluck cluck cluck with our trucks doing some spinning on their fingers. Cuz let's all sit in some clouds while also prancing with the moms baking some carrots on some trees. But let's all pls smile with the forks waving to the skies and also trying to make us cry and hug some grass waving at some cats. But lastly all in all lets all pls be happy and also laughing with the dads and grasshoppers twirling into some other spoons too while the rabbits and ants can also hug and eat some pizza to in the lakes that can always be happy for the birds crying in the branches of the twigs on trees guys...🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤❤❤

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

Poo poo and doo doo everyday is healthy for all of us...comment below if anyone has taken a dump today and what type of content you be looking at on your phone while you dropping the bombs in the toilet bowl thrown...also name what type of TP you all use to clean them cheeks yo...🤔💩💯😂

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

This fight meant soo much to me I never thought an MMA fighter could make me chase my dreams desperately Thank you Stylebender

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

@@thelastmarketbender8656 but pls just try to be sad and glad while you can wave and twirl into some of bushes and so the moms in the kitchen can also wave to some dogs in the street while the girls will laugh and prance too in the carpets and lakes...so when some dads will jump on rub their backs on some concrete, the boys can try to laugh and cry while running to the bees trying to smile with all of us while we get other types of snakes in our grass doing some smiley things too🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@KP-le6gt]

You're different

[@lifeovnil]

We didn't get Israel Nurmagomedov. We got Israel Ngannou.

[@bigben42]

Hell yeah brother

[@noahpersichetti1343]

😂😂

[@BudgetRifle]

funny funny

[@nameunknown8053]

Lol fax! That super necessary hammer fist reminded me straight away of Francis 😂

[@SeunAdekoya]

This comment needs to be pinned 😂😂😂

[@victorconnor1234]

That transition from the training to the knockout was bone chilling

[@shengcui2490]

i was looking for this comment

[@victoroleru1976]

You can see it was planned

[@georgestewart8961]

💯 I had to watch that part twice

[@johnnysimps6495]

@@georgestewart8961 same practice makes perferf.

[@BlackDagestani]

I told people Izzy set him up, even made a damn video about it. But h8ers say its luck 🙆‍♂️

[@MacBobby1408]

I was at work when the KO happened. I work in the oilfield, and I jumped up and down yelling as loud as I ever have in my life… all the frac dudes lookin at me like I was crazy. I teared up at the post fight speech too. Just being a huge Izzy fan, being invested in this man’s career, and seeing him overcome that monster that has haunted him for so long. I could just feel the excitement he had to have felt. I had chills, and man I was so fucking happy. Congratulations champ, you deserve everything you get ❤ 💪

[@MacBobby1408]

Damn….. Izzy liked this comment. Thank you for making my day, week, or even month. Bro is one of the GOATS already, and I never hear from don’t often hear his name mentioned when the whole GOAT conversation

[@luvdays37]

My brother was bored and sick in the hospital so we watch ur fight. Fr that knockout was the highlight of my month. My brother was fighting for his life and now he's healed, gonna be discharged today! Thank you izzy for the strength you gave

[@brianumanocomedy]

“You’ll never feel this level of happiness if you don’t go for something in your entire life.” That’s real.

[@M0stBlunt3d]

ISREAL

[@ryankendall1037]

​@@M0stBlunt3d yo that's awesome

[@s2769]

- gynobender, cheater

[@colen7007]

Fuck man that shit gets my hyped up I just got back from the gym I wanna go back now..

[@Zoot004]

​@@colen7007 I wanna work on myself too.

[@zacretzer]

That edit at the end of Izzy sparring then cutting to the KO was spectacular. Give that person a raise immediately.

[@Highznberg]

Agreed 👍

[@nomi8401]

@@iamfishmind stayhydrated.mp4 does the edits

[@yeyo6521]

@@iamfishmind Jeff Sinclair does the shooting & editing

[@prod.bymobinnn4625]

get excited bro, the same guy filming and editing these videos has been working on izzys life documentary since 2015. That shit is gonna be crazy

[@Alex-sm6pv]

@@iamfishmind Running and editing it is not the same by the way.

[@jeffersoncortez7953]

Congratulations, Champ!! 👊🤛 I´m Brazilian, supporting for Pereira of course, but the way you won all the adversities was phenomenal! Like I comment in a channel here from a Brazilian guy: I Have never seen a fighter comeback like this with all the odds against him. You won before the fight happens, confront your fears, uncertainties, doubts or whatever could have come inside your mind! CONGRATULATIONS again, Israel!! 💪👏👏👏

[@user-fu4kb7uj2o]

Thanks u bro One love

[@muhgwel4820]

Always been my favorite fighter ever since you entered the UFC dawg. Your energy, your charisma, how you carry yourself it’s just great brother. You really know how to reach out to your fans and I appreciate that. You always act yourself and don’t care what others think, an inspiration you are dawg. Nice to see you beat your Arch-Nemesis man, congrats! 👑

[@Thug_Nose]

The edit from you training that exact shot straight to the fight was insane 🔥 No one has the right to say that was a lucky shot

[@erikmorales17]

It was tho 😂😂 he’s always thrown that since the last fight he got lucky he landed

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

@@erikmorales17 Comment below if anyone has taken that sh$$ today and how many pieces were left inside the toilet bowl throne..also lastly comment how much TP you all used to clean them 💩 stains in between them cheeks yo...😂😂😂

[@plug4you]

LMAO wtf no its not its some RANDOM film while training hahah this is not Conor TOTALLLY different

[@vn5774]

​@@erikmorales17 cope and seethe, we smoking that Pereira pack all week 😹👎 #RIPBOZO

[@ragthorn6757]

FACTS

[@jefftaylor8644]

Probably the best moment I've ever witnessed in the ufc. He truly is the Last Style Bender

[@zulfanirich7594]

YOU ARE SCARED TO REMATCH. YOU KNOW IT'S JUST LUCKY, WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ymkyourmoneyking8157]

@@zulfanirich7594 luck don’t exist he’s a counter striker that countered lmao he rocked Alex in every fight, what luck?

[@zulfanirich7594]

@@ymkyourmoneyking8157 SCARED TO DEATH FOR REMATCH, 1:3 BUT SO HAPPY AND DON'T WANT FIGHT AGAIN. CLOWN 🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡

[@coochiegang2937]

@@zulfanirich7594 Was that you in the cage with Izzy bro?

[@jackpace6845]

@@ymkyourmoneyking8157 1 win out of 4 fights...I mean he's bound to get one lucky moment in 4 fights...so i agree, Izzy did get lucky to a degree..if alex didnt over commit he could have rinsed izzy..He's too strong for him... A third fight in the UFC Alex gets it done again.

[@stedated]

Thank you brother for this sick event and journey! I was vouching for you! I cried from happiness! So many people dislike you but I truely like you because of all the progress you made! Energy brother Energy! Thank you for this!

[@lulama4293]

Dude love from South Africa, I prayed for you to get this W and wish you many more......your post match interview was very inspiring and powerful too!!!❤

[@BillySmith-np5zn]

I dont know if you will ever read this comment but know that that was one of the most clutch high pressure moments in sports ive ever seen and you rose to the moment you have cemented your legacy with this ko. This was just like Ali v Foreman!

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

Comment below if anyone has taken that sh$$ today and how many pieces were left inside the toilet bowl throne..also lastly comment how much TP you all used to clean them 💩 stains in between them cheeks yo...😂😂😂

[@stoney-wan]

What legacy?

[@dariobalde4209]

@@stoney-wan his legacy with your mom

[@bobbya2622]

@@dariobalde4209 lmao

[@twistamain]

​@@dariobalde4209 😂😂😂😂😂

[@FakeAnarchist]

That had to have been one of the most magical moments in your entire career, slaying this terrifying giant from your past in such a devastating and decisive way in front of a sold out arena that included combat legends, rock stars and a former US president in attendance. Definitely will be remembered as an iconic moment in MMA history.

[@Shereef-uh9pc]

Hall of fame comment

[@HipHopAn0n]

Epic

[@jeffreyzie]

Well said. You just painted a picture and why the win means so much

[@velvetteloverr]

Highlight this comment please. Couldn’t have been said better.

[@hardnewstakenharder]

What do Trump and Pereira have in common? They both lost.

[@cpb5128]

Almost a week later and I’m still watching every highlight and reaction. HISTORY!

[@drewtokarsky3917]

Congrats Izze. Both you and Alex are honorable fighters that seem to love and work tirelessly at your craft. Well done to you both.

[@ultraskillzgaming4059]

This was more than just a fight. The character, preparation and CONFIDENCE Izzy showed is extraordinary. I don’t even know how to explain it. Truly inspirational

[@draco2xx]

izzy gotta fluke win, lucky punch just like rahman vs lennox lewis. now izzy will be scared to give pereira his rematch cause he knows he'll lose 😂

[@thisisgettingold]

​@@draco2xx I think it was scripted. It was the best storyline that could happen to make the company and DraftKings millions more dollars... The punch that floored Alex was a fingernail to the top of the head, I don't buy it.

[@ultraskillzgaming4059]

@@draco2xx izzy dominated the first match and only lost to the last round KO from pereira. Does that mean that was a fluke win from pereira too?

[@grimmywizard]

​@@draco2xx oh you little rats who never did combat a day in your life, throw around words like fluke and lucky the most. Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. You're beyond salty, this is called overcoming adversity, which you'll never do in your existence because you're just a believer in luck. You pray like a fanatic and wish for the best. A absolute bum.

[@grimmywizard]

​@@thisisgettingold you're a disgrace to the fanbase of MMA. Please leave this sport alone and go watch WWE

[@milanpolak]

His fighting IQ is worlds apart from anyone else. And the speech afterwards was the best speech ever. Congrats Izzy!

[@madazza]

Worlds?

[@Michael-eb3ne]

Lol Jon jones? Khabib? Gsp? Mighty Mouse? Go back to your moms basement, Junior.

[@phobosex7504]

​​​​​​@@Michael-eb3ne putting khabib in there is just weird bro. Hes not at all known for his fight IQ. Atleast say something that makes sense like Cejudo or volkanovski. Just shows that you know very little about the sport

[@TheUnknownxx4013]

@@phobosex7504 Khabib has the best fight IQ among them all dumb fool. It takes one hell of a fighting IQ to be that dominant while being expert on only one dimension. He was dominant because of his superior fight IQ & heart, no matter what type of fighter he fought, he always neutralized their game.

[@BONES-kx8bh]

@@phobosex7504 he only got wrestling iq

[@only1shinobi]

Izzy raises his hands before the fight: My Girl: Is he praying? Me: Nah. Spirit Bomb.

[@ObervationAnalyst]

Turning your defeat of the last fight into your finishing move bruv... cold. That's a dude who lives a life of self improvement.

[@itumo2645]

Izzy thank you for this victory. I was in the arena for my first ever live UFC event. I’ve watched every one of your fights since Brad Tavares. Your story is so inspiring as a fellow ‘skinny guy’ doubted over and over by the world around him. I hope arc with Perreira gets written into a movie. It’s the perfect example of grit, determination and mental fortitude. Keep flying brother! ❤

[@KeyLowTheHybrid]

That's awesome man! I saw my first UFC event back in 2015 in Orlando. I watched Usman vs. Edwards and didn't even realize that I was watching the beginning of a rivalry of 2 future champions! Francis Ngannou also debuted that day 😎

[@yangsrealm2536]

UFC 287 was also my first event. We’re you the guy who asked me for my vape at the consensus on stands?

[@chineduiroham9607]

❤

[@yimpyoi9808]

also my first ufc event in person! i really hope they come back to miami more from now on, seeing as this event was such a huge success. we love sports here and we have a great arena

[@itumo2645]

@@yangsrealm2536 nah

[@mikezq8ss]

My wife and I were at MSG for 281 (my birthday present that year), and we just happened to be visiting family in Florida and made it to 287 (this time in the nosebleeds). To have witnessed both those fights in person, it was nothing short of magical. I've been a fan since I discovered you on the JRE podcast when I started getting into MMA. Always a fan no matter what. Stay you homie!

[@lifeovnil]

W

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

Being a fan of another man is pathetic. Espcially this cringe sissy. Im sure your girlfriend thinks youre a loser

[@Zoot004]

W

[@dlilwon]

Happy Belated Birthday Sir 🎉🎉🎉

[@jermainesullivan3330]

I was at MSG too and it was so hard to watch. Really happy to have seen the redemption in 287.

[@jf9731]

This fight rivalry needs to be turned into a movie/documentary

[@goodvibez5850]

Bro has 3 fights a year since he started in the UFC what a man 🙏🏾💙

[@jonas5013]

Isreal you may not see this but I cried when you won then gave that fight speech I currently have Depression and you have inspired me to keep going when things get tough , love you bro

[@thenightking6662]

Stay in the fight brother! You may be down a few rounds but it's how you come back from the diversity that counts! I Believe in you!

[@roythousand13]

Jonas, you got this, bro! Nothing but positive vibes!💪

[@coachcharles1566]

Keep going bro!! You will make it 💪

[@Dontaskhowiknow]

I’m proud you’re here, I believe in you and I know you’re gonna stay strong, love you brother 💪🏾

[@madocokaikoi3464]

Bro. There are only a few people who grace the ring/cage with brilliance, excellence, intelligence, charisma, ferocity, success and results. Muhammad Ali was one. And Izzy is definitely one of those rare breeds. Man this win and knockout is the most epic moment you’ll ever see in a fight. Incredible. What a legend.

[@TheFreshQuality]

Mayweather confidence!

[@n_LAJ_13]

You’re god damn right

[@rapperogsmooth2783]

He was losing he wouldve been outta there in 3 if Alex didn’t swing reckless

[@zulfanirich7594]

YOU ARE SCARED TO REMATCH. YOU KNOW IT'S JUST LUCKY, WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@champ1159]

​@@rapperogsmooth2783 Izzy won the first on all three scorecards

[@playernine7741]

That chess match of kicks in the 1st round was one of the most beautiful things I've seen in the ufc

[@Ackky1]

I salute you Izzy. Whole performance and interview was inspirational.

[@undrewwiggins1709]

Watching Izzy's mental state after the loss and in camp, through fight week and finally resulting in the knockout win was incredible. Literally like a movie. Just inspirational to see the mental toughness and resilience in Izzy and the support around him to come out of the fire and put on an incredible performance. Gives me so much motivation to persevere in my own life, getting your mental right is so overlooked but so important in being successful. There's no way Izzy gets it done without having an unshakeable belief in himself, and the confidence and resilience to overcome his greatest challenge. That's what so impressive about this win to me, more than just the brutal knockout itself. Hats off to you Izzy, you are an inspiration and i can't wait to see you continue to inspire and dominate for years to come.

[@whatsthestoryhere]

But it is 3-1? Pereira won three times Izzy won once. At best Izzy may have won the first Kickboxing bout on points which would still only make it 2-2. There needs to be a decider. As a fan, no other fight would interest me in the division.

[@leonardooliveira2519]

3x1 lol

[@patricknez7258]

Well said. It is inspirational af. After loss he didn't even take time or a dif matchup, he ran right back towards Pereira. And he kept welcoming the pressure and putting even more on himself. That kind of confidence and self-belief is inspirational and super admirable. Pressure makes 💎 Izzy is special 🔥 Super happy for him

[@dancleary4101]

@@whatsthestoryhere actually, it’s -1 in the ufc nice try tho nobody is talking about that we are talking about the win don’t like it go cry somewhere else

[@dancleary4101]

@@leonardooliveira2519 well, you don’t have any wins on another man’s comment section, and he doesn’t even know you exist… Stop with the female behavior

[@TheDogHouseYT]

1:28 “If you want to stand with this guy good luck” Shows that no matter what is said there has always been respect between these two

[@jaclimbrick]

So glad you're able to see yourself for who you are, legit roll model, I'm learning stuff from you like I learnt from anime growing up. Mad love for you dude!

[@Superb____]

What an inspiration when you get knocked down get back up eyes set on a mission and you completed it in style 😤👑 Keep the determination and passion for what you do bro …. Always the toughest battles for the strongest soldiers

[@Johnw112]

So happy for this man. The mental strength he has shown to come through this and knock a man out who finished him twice is incredible. Much respect Izzy mate ❤

[@pcgamer881]

It annoys me to no end how people are referencing his win as 1 - 3. This dude did what few ever do; face his fears.

[@Zoot004]

​@@pcgamer881 I feel you.

[@anon21341]

@@pcgamer881it’s just a bunch of Alex fans and Izzy haters. They have nothing else to say but to say 3-1 and latch on to the fact Izzy was trolling Alex’s son. Btw Alex isn’t even mad about that. The internet is more mad than Alex is 😂

[@thisisgettingold]

He's so annoying and narcissistic.

[@thisisgettingold]

​@@anon21341 what kind of grown ass man trolls a fucking child, it's a perfectly valid point and even Israel admits it was petty as fuck, which it was, and should not be ignored we got a petty ass champion who is like a grown child

[@Random_dudebro]

The way Izzy bounced his right arm off the cage for momentum on the 2nd punch is crazy. To have that level of positional awareness in a flash moment is fucking insanity. So glad Izzy won. What an arc.

[@luthersparks6787]

The first punch stunned Alex as he loaded up his big left.. as he was still figuring out what happened Izzy bounced off the fence and hit him again with insane power

[@djoseph5130]

Faxx, I only realize this after rewatching million times.

[@adrizel4141]

I don’t think the fence helped

[@RougeLino]

@@luthersparks6787 EXACTLY! many are underestimating the impact of the first punch. at that weight, alex can barely take a punch so he definitely felt it and the right with momemtum on the cranium... done

[@CeeRax]

@@adrizel4141 oh trust me that fence definitely did. Because of how bouncy it is. The momentum with the full force or Izzy hitting had him go stiff

[@Pecowas]

That was really worth to spend my time. Thank you brof 🙌🙌🤙

[@nickotten1358]

You shook up the world Izzy!! This is one I’ll never forget!! GOOD SHIT BRO!! So happy for you

[@DannyBridie]

3:24 100%. Alex is a scary ass dude. & that's why, for Izzy to lose THREE times to this dude, yet STILL come in with this level of total confidence... is something I'll never understand, & NEVER forget.

[@Wise101]

Izzy gained confidence from the fact that he almost finished him twice before in those last 2 fights where he was finished by Alex

[@1x0x]

its not like he was dominated in the other 3 fights but i still agree it would mess with most peoples confidence.. to be a fighter of his calibre tho you almost have to be delusionally confident

[@RomekTheCreator]

I was screaming at the top of my lungs for as long as I possibly could when you landed those shots. Such an incredible performance! You and Fedor have legendary highlight reels. All respect man. Congrats!

[@jovedo27]

Same lol i never been that hype, I unintentionally screamed out "NOOOOOO HE FUCKING DIDNTTTT!!"

[@timr8456]

Lmao SAME 😂

[@HK-vv9kv]

Bro you a fukn legend. Your whole mentality and absolute drive is inspiring my man. Leeeeesssh fugggn go 🔥🔥

[@oneironaut.indigo]

Pereira’s left hook is Sasuke's Chidori and Izzy’s right hand is Naruto’s Rasengan

[@AdelSweezy]

You gave us one of the best moments in UFC history , thanks for the masterclass mr.rock lee 💖💖💖💖 you're our Hokage 🔥🔥🔥

[@brandyj794]

For Sure MMA at it's Best !!! 🌎

[@axyz9543]

Quadruple glazing on the donuts

[@roo1756]

I can't wait for your arc at 205 against Alex for the LHW belt. #TBC

[@AXharoth]

to me it was the best ever , i never felt anythign liek that before

[@ranpaca1]

Gay shit

[@muriloalexx1503]

As a Brazilian that was such a bad day hahahahahaha But I really appreciate your fight style and it was a great and strategic performance, all credits to you Izzy and your team too 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏👏👏👏

[@Shaggymann5]

wooow this toxic community needs more fans like u....big thumps up

[@Lee-os1if]

I love you for actually being a good Pereira fan. Alex was doing good in this fight but he played it too agressive, he saw Izzy backed up against the cage and thought that was his chance to get a KO or Tko like last time; But Izzy set the trap this time and it paid off. Hats off to you for recognizing Izzy's performance and I recognize Pereira's, Like Shaggyman said, we need more fans like you

[@trentenchalfant2077]

@@Lee-os1if reminds me of paquiao vs Marquez 4 I got Vietnam flashbacks because I was sad both times lol. Hats off to Izzy and Marquez though.

[@Mistanyycguy]

As an Izzy fan it was a crappy day when Izzy lost the last one hahah. I like Alex too though, I felt bad when he was waking up looking confused. Hope he comes back strong.

[@fynnmillar6359]

🇧🇷🇳🇿🇳🇬

[@veesi18]

I can not remember when was the last time in my life when I was so pumped about something- for some sort of a reason Izzy's victory over Poatan, fired me up and that shit was so fucking inspirational to believe in myself. It was just perfect fight and story! Respect and thank you for the energy shared ! :))

[@SlappinCheeks]

Brilliant and Humble in your craft. Your laser focus and fury you unleashed when it was your turn to bang was and will be one of the greatest highlights of MMA history.

[@zilda37]

I was celebrating my 40th Birthday watching this fight from Queenstown, NZ. This moment TOTALLY made my Birthday. Never been so happy or screamed so loud. Amazing fight. Well done Izzy and CKB fam! 👑

[@brandyj794]

Yes !!

[@GhostSlayer666]

The bars in Queenstown are an awesome place to watch UFC fr

[@leopoldnguessan4639]

Happy birthday

[@zilda37]

@@leopoldnguessan4639 Thanks 😊🤩

[@zilda37]

@@GhostSlayer666 such a great spot! My fav place in New Zealand x

[@gabec7555]

Masterclass performance from Izzy. Turned the losses and suffering into motivation and strength… true champion

[@whatsthestoryhere]

But it is 3-1? Pereira won three times Izzy won once. At best Izzy may have won the first Kickboxing bout on points which would still only make it 2-2. There needs to be a decider. As a fan, no other fight would interest me in the division.

[@keithkeef6635]

​@@whatsthestoryhere you realize. Stipe didn't get an immediate rematch as well. After getting belt taken without a defense. Also chuck Liddell. If you get the belt. Lose without a defense. You usually have to fight 1 guy. And get the rematch. Like 4 others I'm forgetting. That won the belt. And had to fight for it. Unless you have that Conor skip the line privilege. But it does happen.

[@micahjohnson138]

​@@whatsthestoryhere we dont care adesanya défend hes belt 7 time and this bum got destroyed after the first 1 😂

[@whatsthestoryhere]

@@keithkeef6635 I do realise! and I think the same for each other scenario.

[@burledavey8198]

That had to be one of the happiest days of my life,i have been a fight fan for many many years,i have watched some great boxers over the years but you Izzy, are my favorite fighter of all time. I am sure this win will propel you to even greater things. Rest up,you deserve it. Burle (Mel,Aus).

[@cia7428]

Nah that jab that set up the Ko was so fast and so accurate you could see it visibly stun alex....that right hand that wobbled him in them other fights finally dropped his ass

[@Xboxlove1]

The progression of your brother has also been inspiring to watch brotha. From you clowning him to him being all in with you and having your back no matter what and helping you the whole way whatever he can do, I see it

[@sebastiangio1688]

you are a groupie... stop sniffin his bro crotch

[@Luke-gp9js]

Izzy not remembering why to kick his wrist, but listening to his coach and doing it immediately anyway shows why he is the champ. Trust in himself his skills and everyone around him.

[@michaelmcgovern5906]

Just the resilience to keep coming back after so many encounters that ultimately didn’t go your way and finally taste a victory like that you couldn’t ask for a better story than that! Congrats Izzy. The epitome of never give up.

[@raulgarcia1494]

Man ever since this fight was announced, especially this week leading up to it. All my coworkers, friends, even family doubted you, talked shit to me for even rooting for you. But I knew, watching these videos. Seeing that fire build within you, that determination to seal the deal. Was never a doubt in my mind that you wouldn’t get it done. You’ve always had him but just needed a little more to be done and you got your chance. Congrats Izzy! To you, your family, and CKB! Us stylebender supporters never left. We felt every ounce of what you did after the loss, up to the point of victory. All love here ❤️ good luck to the next mf that’s gotta deal with you. The 2 time!!! 👑👑👑

[@dennysmarmartina]

How they react when he KO'd Alex?

[@raulgarcia1494]

@@dennysmarmartina I sent them all a fkn message of me screaming my head off and hitting the bow celebration😂 shut they asses up Fr

[@NotDanaWhite]

“Good luck to the next mothetfucker against this guy” 😂😂😂 real recognize real 👊

[@Meyer123]

Izzy actually needed this, it’s good for his mental health❤

[@achy6816i]

izzy and pereira's rivalry is genuine, it seems like a script from a movie, it's not a rivalry for a fight on the internet, it's something bigger, that brutal knockout of Izzy and that strong psychological, hugs from Brazil.

[@itsZukka]

Izzy rivalry with himself

[@Slothpdx]

We need a 3rd fight these fights are always so tense

[@mystermont2019]

Pereira said in their first UFC fight he never saw them as a rivalry that Izzy was just an opponent. He said the rivalry was from Izzy's side but he didn't see it that way.

[@TakitoP-up9gr]

It is out of a movie actually. "Wakanda Forever" the story goes like this : In comes this powerful indigenous warrior (Poatan) and bullies every one in wakanda but in the end loses to the female black panther (Izzy)😂 Even kamaru Usman makes a Cameo in that movie . Being that both Marvel and UFC are both owned by Disney I wouldn't doubt all these UFC drama fights are scripted same as the movies, it's all part of the show. UFC is turning more and more like WWE. Rip fight fans.

[@Lockdown335]

@@mystermont2019 Was that before or after he posted his KO every time Izzy would fight in the UFC? lol keep that same energy

[@Lucas_11_]

I`m Brazilian and this fight got me excited for almost 2 weeks, watching it was amazing! Thanks Izzy for all the respect you have for Alex and for us Brazilians, you`re the best champ this division has ever seen, I got so happy and emotional seeing you shoting those 3 arrows in the end of the fight, I`ll never forget that.

[@sergiofilho5477]

Don't be innocent, Adesanya was never respectful towards Pereira! Now he's "humble" just because he finally got one over the guy. C´mon...

[@ozz7602]

Butt plugged Costa was shown no hespect 😂

[@260Lipe]

jogando no time inimigo fera?

[@kundakaps]

​@@sergiofilho5477 Have you fought Pereira 4 times?

[@pedromartins8218]

O melhor campeão da divisão é o anderson silva

[@alejandrogarcia8869]

Appreciate the content bruv . Love hearing more of your perspective 🤙🏽

[@eamonshields2754]

One of the greatest performances I’ve EVER seen. Truly inspiring. Your etched in history as a legend Izzy

[@redneckrambo9626]

​@@azhar413 yup, totally nothing great about flatlining a guy in the second round with two punches after baiting him in to a trap. If you don't get what's great about this knockout, you've definitively proven 3 things: 1 - you have no fundamental understanding of the sport on any level whatsoever. 2 - you're a f*ing idiot. 3 - you're a typical hater.

[@rcg7656]

@@azhar413 bros living the hate

[@valto5477]

@@azhar413 only 3 people before izzy has lost their belt and reclaimed it in the rematch. Izzy was 0-3 against this guy and knocks him out cold out of nowhere. Pretty great man

[@mdc3227]

@@azhar413 The story, the build-up, what was on the line, the legacy, the rivalry. Maybe you should start watching MMA more and start to appreciate what is beyond just bleeeeeeed.

[@azhar413]

Just deleted my comment now you guys can chill. Hypocrisy it at it's peak.

[@jorgemejia862]

Being there in person was one of if not the greatest sports moments I’ve ever witnessed. Congrats king!

[@_keno5100]

I was there too. It was truly amazing

[@jovedo27]

I can only imagine

[@wesmontgomery4843]

Izzy your so inspirational and humble! You didn't change as you got more famous and its awesome. You made me a huge fan of you Congratulations Champ!! RESPECT!

[@prime_comando]

Was hoping you'd do one of these and it's cool to see the behind the scenes training footage spliced in.

[@HeavyMayo444]

The way Izzy praises Pereira's strengths is so awesome.

[@mu.108]

the transition from training punch to ko punch was like straight outta a movie.. 🔥 editing

[@doctordef324]

This was cool. Listening to my man breaking down the moments....👌🏾😎😎😎

[@monsta6501]

Love a fighter that reacts to both his and other fights in order to share a fighter's perspective and insight on them. Learning much more about mixed martial arts through Stylebender's vids.

[@vishalwhite]

this was an iconic performance. The trap, the KO, the celebration, the interview everything was iconic. this is a moment that will be talked about even 10 yrs from now just like how we are talking about Conor's performance against Alvarez today.

[@patricknez7258]

Years from now they will make a movie of this 💯 I agree such an iconic performance. Epic KO 🔥

[@profightsinfo]

Congrats champ! Glad you’re back on top. What a spectacle that was. The KO, the taunts, the speech, amazing stuff.

[@moh7136]

Very well said, agree 💯

[@isaiahlopez6539]

Took the words straight out of my mouth! Well said brother.😊

[@jackpace6845]

Meh, soft 6/10

[@dennysmarmartina]

​@@jackpace6845 😢😢😂😂😂

[@pitchkapizda8355]

The belts back to we’re it belongs go Izzy your the man bro

[@kedo]

I rate Izzy so much for showing no flukes involved. The guy literally practiced everything we are all talking about over and over. He is a manifesting machine like Connor was back in the day. Congratulations champ

[@yuckesh]

Genuinely the best moment I have ever experienced as a fight FAN having done boxing for 4 years during high school. Had me tears for TIME

[@mkrnn23]

Somethings were just written in the stars, the storyline between these two warriors, the buildup to this fight, Easter weekend, the energy in the crowd and then THAT PERFORMANCE and post fight interview! Legendary stuff man! I'm so happy for you champ! You've inspired lots of people around the world.

[@jesperpetersson8288]

Easter weekend why was it so special hahah

[@mkrnn23]

@@jesperpetersson8288 Easter being all about rising from the dead. Comeback season lol 😅

[@patricknez7258]

Spot on it was awesome weekend

[@jesperpetersson8288]

@@mkrnn23 damn I'm stupid hahaha.

[@samgreen8582]

So good the practice footage edited into the fight. So good, well done Mr Editor...

[@Audexxx]

Here's a close up of Izzy in action! If you like the video please share it with his supporters! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4epeHWegcRooq8

[@minnpikyaw9728]

Thanks Izzy. You inspire people. From Burma with love.

[@everettenjeze6276]

I’m glad to see him happy and relaxed again. A warrior at peace with himself. Truly the strongest.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I agree. It's so good to see Izzy as his true genuine self where he's fully care free. Without a care in the world that could falter who he is at his core. It's refreshing as hell because Izzy really is a cool dude. We all have a bit of inner Dorkiness in us so it's relatable whenever Izzy just embraces his inner Dork/Nerd/Weirdo whatever you want to call it. We are all a little weird. It makes the world a better place lol

[@everettenjeze6276]

@@benmcreynolds8581 I see a lot of that in me. A strong and powerful warrior, but is full of energy, nerdyness, and don’t give a fuck what others think. Izzy continues to inspire all of skinny, nigerian, anime loving, black boys.

[@dennysmarmartina]

​@@benmcreynolds8581 And sadly people are still hating bit they gotta be miserable hating for so long lol I'm happy af and all I can do is laugh at them.😂

[@chadwaronicki8231]

That post fight speech was real af. A mans threshold for pleasure is equal to his threshold for pain, and your threshold is clearly vast. Congrats to you Izzy.

[@saxanaxicek]

WHAT A CRAP ...FIRST SENTENCE SAYS IT ALL...... NO HUMBLE GUY....SORRY

[@patricknez7258]

Shout out to Dan for letting Izzy have his moment it was awesome. Iconic post-fight celebration 🔥

[@K4ReeL187]

thanks for this fight izzy, one of the biggest reactions & celebrations after you KO'd Alex, and much respect to both you warriors for your sportsmanship afterwards

[@levelup2014]

Such a new level of respect for Izzy after this performance, not only for his performance but the mental aspect of it, imagine getting KO’d twice last minute after kicking his ass the whole time and STILL standing in the pocket to trade, sheesh it’s fights like this that remind me what the human spirit is made out of if channeled properly

[@vinceventura4453]

I’m no world was izzy kicking his ass in the first fight he was getting into 50/50 exchanges and was playing roulette along the cage wayyyy to much , you can tell what he thought of his last performance by how differently he fought this one , he knew he wasn’t going to win unless he came forward and started giving Alex more to think about instead of just looking to counter and I know he got the finish off a counter but in reality that was just timing and exploiting and opening he knew he was going to be able to draw out of him if he started reacting a certain way and baiting him into this he was more hurt then he actually was ..and it’s crazy cuz izzy ate a knee to the orbital bone along the cage right before he got the finish , people do not realize a lot of what izzy does works for him because he is stupid durable , a lot of slick strikers don’t like to give to much credit to the fact that they do get caught but they can take a shot well when they get caught and he can take a shot he’s got a very good chin

[@Shaggymann5]

@@vinceventura4453 i personally didnt thinkt that he was that much rocked before he knocked him out....if u see the replay in slomo u can see that izzy was throwing 5 punches and all landed...i dont think thats realy possible that u land that accurate if u are rocked....but thats just my opinion

[@in5n880]

All fights were competitive none of em dominated

[@WhyNotTruth]

I think he wanted Alex to think that he was gonna stand in the pocket early on to give him that confidence. Then when the real moment came to spring the trap, he took the bait like a fat kid snatchin a donut.

[@kookofo]

@@Shaggymann5 yup that knee and the left hook definitely did not feel good but Izzy clearly was not rocked if he tagged him with all those accurate shots.

[@FireCracker333]

This is a REAL perfect story of someone who kept getting knocked down, and never gave up* a real anime story. Amazing man truly

[@scottysantana]

Love the emotion after the W how his brother is so happy for him 💯

[@notHimTTV]

Being there was the coolest experience of my life! What a fight champ!

[@healthwithmarcus]

Brotha!!! We're all so proud of you. And I know those of us over here in the FreeStyleBender World were riding with you win or lose. But we also knew OF COURSE you could win in this fashion. You're the effing man and it is because you earn it and fight for it. I remember when you spoke about seeing a therapist early on your career to adapt to the low you felt after the high. Right then and there you were exemplifying your interests in mental soundness, mental health, mental strength. Thank you brotha for bringing us along in your successes, trials and tribulations. Beautiful knockout. That initial left was faster than a mug. Much love.

[@ZezimasMyMain]

As someone who's followed you from izzy for brizzy, this fight made me so proud of you. Most deserved W in MMA history hands down.

[@rickrossi4468]

That return fire was the best we have all ever seen. Great job CHAMP! Enjoyed every moment. Congratulations from Camden Ohio.

[@BunziD]

Best post fight speech ever.... Thank you brother!!

[@jackthewinter5066]

The level of happiness At that moment must be unreal. Absolutely incredible, Izzy all the pressure and all the sacrifices were worthy Izzy is living an anime right now!!!!

[@patricknez7258]

We are watching his movie 💯

[@tztezza]

@@patricknez7258 it almost feels like it

[@juanchobarber6940]

bro killed it in every aspect. from the lead up, the comference, the fight and the speech .. Izzy delivered

[@niccoroyalty247]

It was the spirit that came over you Izzy that's how you was able to use that moment to inspire the world 💪

[@Ummahharmony]

From the walk in to the KO to the post fight speech it all just was meant to go that way. Congrats champ 👑

[@mro9608]

I felt that hug between you and your bro. My brother was 5 years older than me and we weren't that close. He died 5 years ago and I would have loved to share a moment like this with him. Respect Champ.

[@sml2238]

That was such an amazing display of how a true champion handles a loss or adversity. You were humble in defeat, you went back to the drawing board and made the adjustments, but most of all, you turned that loss into fuel and aggression to get the job done in spectacular fashion. And my god was it the most satisfying way to defeat your "boogeyman" and take back the belt, even though fuck belts when you're collecting heads. Poatan is an amazing fighter and champion too, but no one does it like Izzy, he's living in a real-life anime.

[@charlesdobronxoliveira6533]

forever a fan of both 🇧🇷 🇳🇬🐐🐐 2 legends of the combat sports world that we love Im sad about Alex Poatan getting beat by Izzy but i'm also happy for Izzy also due to his story / movie like rivalry in real life wish them the best of success forever 💯🇧🇷🇳🇬

[@AyoDro10]

This was my first live event. Absolutely hands down the best moment I could have witnessed! It was illuminating and my joy to see him shine is beyond words! Israel thank you brotha.

[@1x0x]

my favorite ufc moment

[@sunnyvale104]

You guys must be new

[@AyoDro10]

@@sunnyvale104 Weird take. You must be a hater.

[@sunnyvale104]

Lol you Izzy fans are a strange breed.

[@AyoDro10]

@Godfather Mindset I agree with you man. Im not a new fan tho! I have been since Israel beat Anderson Silva. This was my first UFC event in person and I witnessed this amazing feat. It was beautiful to see thats all I was trying to say.

[@hermantamo1860]

FreestyleBender Thank you for inspiring and motivating not only your African brothers but your whole brothers and FANS around the world. You made history by becoming the Middleweight king for the 2nd time and that victory was inspirational for me, that fight changed my mindset, I'm stronger mentally and have more beliefs in myself than ever because of you Israel Adesanya. THANKS AND CONGRATS AGAIN MY CHAMP 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jagzorz]

you made history by beating someone who had beaten you 3 times previously. I fixed it for you.

[@younesrs6656]

​​@@jagzorz adesanya 7× title defense that bum alex get ko in hes first 1 adesanya are legend fuck alex and hes fan if they don't agree

[@younesrs6656]

​@@jagzorz izzy just put that weight bully in coma adesanya was allways the better fighter this time the bell did not save him

[@younesrs6656]

​@@jagzorz so conor McGregor did not make history because he got destroyed by poirier or khabib?

[@smd4349]

@@younesrs6656 yess bro like Dustin beat him twice and people talk about oh he won once

[@SilentJokerPT]

I love watching you Izzy. Just how you speak of the game and just your personality is so great. Much love brother never had any doubt. Glad see you back on top

[@kam0087]

Motivated tf outta me this night never screamed so loud in my life always believe and keep going I love you Izzy 🐐❤️‍🔥

[@IbrahimMohammed-qz9ny]

That knockout was absolute sublime, I was blown away how viciously he KO'd Alex and sent him down crashing on canvas.

[@vlopvlap1272]

He's a great legend alive so proud of you my brother 💙 ❤ respect on your name, watching from Haiti 🇭🇹

[@6fretless]

I loved this: "Good luck to the next motherfucker!" Humor. Respect. Honesty. That iconic knock-out was "the nut" felt 'round the world!😂🤗😉