Israel Adesanya Reacts To His Loss Against Dricus Du Plessis At UFC 305

[@FreeStylebender]

Thank you for all the love and support, hope you guys enjoyed the fight!

[@herick14]

Chama

[@danielraphael249]

We love champ 🏆❤

[@Quantum3695]

Rest up and Get your titles back champ!!

[@Hajbos]

Love u brother ! Cheering for u either u win or lose. All the love from Poland 🇵🇱

[@London2ATL]

Israel I'm proud of you, it didn't go your way but you gave a good account of yourself. Ijakoko!

[@hans2827]

As a South African that's supported Dricus from the beginning, thank you for putting up a great fight, much respect for everything that you've done for this sport

[@beaualoevv]

knocked pereira tf out stiff, bounced his head off the canvas like a basketball. alex smokes dickus all day

[@bbbbbbread]

This win just made ddp legit just like Islam beating Dustin couldn’t have this legacy without Izzy

[@doug_1489]

Ja I agree...it must sting a little to lose to Dricus after all the kak but it was a good fight, just don't let him get you around the neck because it seemed that all your mighty strength wasn't helping you very much 🤔 ...im not a scientist or anything

[@deepindersingh8781]

Dude stop the glaze, this guy was the most disgraceful champion ever in the history of UFC. The real king of Africa made this fool eat his words lol.

[@Bigbuggin]

Stop inserting yourself bruv

[@forzaizz]

Props to David for keeping it honest with him during fight breakdown. Sloppy exits probably due to fatigue. You’re a warrior dude. Really wish you got this one.

[@kelvin4910]

he's usually a yes man

[@DemoBallisticsCar]

But thats his brother, I dont think he has ever been a yes man

[@top10africa9]

@@kelvin4910 Because its his bro. When it comes down to it hes honest. Their bros always gonna have eachother backs

[@lavontehester8571]

@@kelvin4910examples?

[@Filip-xx9lj]

He got caught badly with a left hook in the 4th with ~1:50 left on the clock. No analyst or replay showed it. He was hurt badly from it thats why that whole finishing sequence looked so easy

[@Almost_Savvy]

It's crazy, I thought you looked better than I've ever seen you. The focus. The intensity. The decision making. All on point. Just goes to show the UFC is an insane place where anything can happen.

[@turbo0589]

Yeah izzy looked great, strong and sharp. What a fight I would love to see a rematch in the future

[@9ico]

Dricus is the real african champion. He owns Adesanya

[@Omer-lr2fm]

@@9ico are u guys fan of mma or fan of this garbage narratives?

[@sleek7447]

​@@Omer-lr2fm innit 70% of ufc fanbase like this

[@Sportsbikeguy]

HELL NO! UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa is the best he's ever looked. He was Cody Garbrandt vs Dominick cruz level focused in that fight. Even UFC 236 Adesanya vs Gastelum for the belt would've smoked this DDP. KOing Pereira in the UFC, off a loss, for the belt, was the climax of Adesanya's fighting career. He reached the top of the mountain & conquered his boogeyman. In his next fight, he was consuming alcohol during fight camp and then lost, and then in the fight after that he was crying at the press conference (a sign of emotional instability), and then lost. Too much success is not good for UFC fighters. They lose their fangs. See McGregor. Dustin Poirer has never been undisputed Champ and that has kept that fire burning for a loooong time.

[@rajivsporkslede7860]

Izzy, you’re the reason I started watching UFC. I found your fight with Gastelum on KZbin, and I was hooked by your style-the movement, the confidence. From that moment, I became a fan. Watching you knock out Whittaker live was unreal. I remember thinking, ‘This guy is something special.’ When you fought Dricus, I was so nervous I had my girlfriend watch with me because my heart was racing. When you lost, I felt crushed-I even thought about giving up on UFC completely. You’re the reason I watch in the first place, and without you, it just wouldn’t feel the same. But seeing how you handled the loss with strength and grace lifted my spirits. You inspire me to keep pushing forward, no matter how tough things get. The love you show for your family and your unwavering spirit motivate me every day. I’ll always be rooting for you, Izzy.

[@rouhoullahdiomande3970]

Same here. But, I kept watching MMA because of him.

[@tshepomogale2214]

Izzy is the Reason I’m a Specialist Anaesthesiologist. He got me pushing during tough times because all that he conquers 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@SupremeGrandmasterAzrael1]

So you're the casuals that are running the sport 😂😂😂

[@chrisgeorge84]

@@SupremeGrandmasterAzrael1running or ruining? How does other people watching fights in their house change MMA? casuals call other people casuals, just saying.

[@TD1021-]

Watch out some dumbasses are about to jump all over this calling you a gaye dogfkr casual

[@NEKKZI]

Ive been an Izzy fan before I was a dricus fan ... But I am south African and obviously ive been supporting dricus since he started fighting in the UFC. I was rooting for dricus but i thoroughly enjoyed the fight and both your performances. Great fight and were proud of how far you have come and how much you prepared for the fight. Hope to see you soon in the octagon again.

[@Dj_Rufus]

exactly the same with me

[@sat8959]

Refreshingly mature responses from Izzy here. He looked great. I've seen people call him washed to cope with this loss, but that's just insulting a legend unnecessarily. He still has more wins against contenders at MW and possibly even LHW in him.

[@ObakhePahlane-ov1qh]

Definitely, I just can't see how anyone thinks this is a retirement worthy performance, this is the best striking he's had since knocking out Robb, he just need to learn to wrestle, not defend takedown. I still see that alex vs izzy champ vs champ fight

[@RobotReg]

He's always fake like this when he loses. Conor is similar

[@Tenbit007]

​@@ObakhePahlane-ov1qhyeah dude is equipped for fighting but they always focus majorly on there strength it's not bad if u learn to wrestle opponents

[@keymaker2112]

Respect to you Izzy for posting this and looking the loss in the face in a public way like this, that takes balls not many fighter have.

[@moa705]

I remember after the Jan fight. You said “dare to be great” now you don’t need to dare, you always was great. You’ve cemented your legacy as one of the greatest fighters ever. Always going to root for you champ

[@LeeroyHad]

Hes not wrong when he says people will miss him when hes gone. Any true fan of the sport will thats for sure. His haters are just racist americans. Fake mma fans.

[@jasonborn867]

yeah root for the champ that calls a fighter the N-word... so proud!

[@somalianpirate2457]

@@jasonborn867 are you 12 or something lmao

[@jasonborn867]

@@somalianpirate2457 No, I thought the Mojahed Fudailat channel just posted an insane digital remake of the fight. Only for adults tho viewer discretion advised.

[@RealSatanHere]

Meh

[@louiematarazzo]

One of my absolute favorite fighters of all time. Your speech after beating Alex last year was the first day of my sobriety and it helped me get sober and chase my dream of being a fighter. Much love from a huge fan, I know you’ll be back brother ! ❤

[@THEFORGOTTENSTONES]

@Louiematarazzo, am rooting for you, stay strong 💪 you hot this! Lots of respect 🙏

[@louiematarazzo]

@@THEFORGOTTENSTONES thanks brother 👌 3 weeks away from 18 months clean and sober

[@love6ic202]

It’s amazing how something’s just have us react a certain way after seeing greats at their sport achieve the unachievable for most 💯happy to hear bout your sobriety keep goin! Some days will be harder than others but remember why you’re doing it

[@bbbbbbread]

@@louiematarazzo he’s a legend win or lose

[@aurora-uh9sr]

Him losing has done the same for me sobering up, was so satisfying to see him get humbled, truly made my year, thank you isobel for losing 😊

[@ajrenaissance]

Since this is the Stylebender community I’m just gonna let it all out here. This loss fucking hurt as a fan. Following Izzy for a longtime even in his kickboxing days, I’ve wanted to see him do all he can and more in the sport. GSP is my favorite all time fighter and I used to be a wreck with anxiousness before his fights. I couldn’t properly enjoy watching the win until the day after the fight. I had other fighters I liked and supported and when they lost it sucked but it was on to the next. When GSP more or less retired I felt like I could watch fights without an anxiousness because as a kyokushin practitioner he was what got me into the sport as a kid. He was my idol. When Izzy came along I really admired watching him and as an anime fan felt a since of kinship with him. He’s been unapologetically himself and very open and vulnerable. He’s not perfect, nor does he try to be but there was something about his style of striking that was captivating. Izzy really was next level coming into the UFC. When he lost to Alex that sucked. He came back and did the damn thing though. When he lost to Strickland I thought his body has just been through too much with no rest. The lost to Dricus I thought was very avoidable. Izzy was making mistakes I didn’t think he normally would. I don’t know what the future holds for him. This is a weird and unfamiliar place for him but regardless he’s still the 2nd greatest MW to ever do it and he elevated the sport with Kamaru and Francis. The era of the 3 kings was something special. This is a sport where because it is individual occupation we follow the journeys of singular martial artists and become attached to their journey. Their hopes and dreams. We celebrate when they do and often hurt when they do. We find ourselves caring about people we haven’t and may never meet, but we still care. Whatever you decide to do Izzy, your true fans are lifting our hands up and gathering our energy for you. 🏆🇳🇬

[@EndingVisions]

Best comment. He should heart this and pin it.

[@MarkCrowe-s2i]

Well said 👏

[@Suhmstank]

He needs to get 1 more win a retire. Nobody wants to see him end his career 1-4 because thats the road hes on

[@Pablo-b5f6v]

What the fuck buddy get some help. You’re pathetic

[@DavidSungsEVILROBOT]

He's not retiring . He's still top. He just needs to evolve just a little to regain dominance

[@marisaveeb]

That moment when you were both crouching before the fight started was ELECTRIC. When I saw DDP's eyes, I knew he was ready to die. And then they showed you, and your eyes showed exactly the same thing. It took my breath away. We look forward to welcoming you in South Africa Izzy 🇿🇦 much love ❤️

[@autotransportbroker]

Izzy did not go out on his shield. He went out running scared. He quit.

[@petertapola8097]

He usually looks nervous (but trying to hide it). This time I saw Izzy as being scared.

[@JonathanCodes-ol1cm]

Izzy was not ready to die. That’s why he tapped, dummy

[@yogi2983]

Whoever is handling this channel deserves a raise

[@RapperHolik]

his brother David

[@danielgarcia1913]

He asks better questions than 95% of the dumbass “mma journalists”

[@masilela_sa9621]

You've gained a Fan Izzy, all love from South Africa.

[@brianmarks6317]

Coming from a Poatan fan, you showed a lot of growth and maturity after the fight and I gained a lot of respect for you. You've got a new fan in me.

[@MAkAVeLlIiii]

You wouldn't have seen maturity if he won lmao

[@Xnovality]

@@MAkAVeLlIiiireal af

[@endrykperez412]

​@@MAkAVeLlIiiithat's Cap

[@Greg-ys2gy]

​@@endrykperez412you can't be serious

[@yudajd9665]

​​@@Greg-ys2gythat's cap. He showed class and respect when he won against Alex. At least stop hating and be real with yourselves. Even when he lost you still keep on hating.

[@renoloanking]

Mr. Adesanya. What you did speaking up for Francis Ngannou is legendary. Much respect, Sir.

[@stephanslarry5234]

i started watching UFC and even enrolled in a jiu jitsu class because of you... to you my CHAMP, I'm grateful!!!

[@densolo]

same with MMA for me :)

[@Lockdown335]

Just keep turning up bro :) Even when your injured, Im not far off my black belt and im just a normal dude that turns up even after neck surgery hahaha

[@spectre8469]

@@Lockdown335 even when you're injured= stay off tha matts lol. if you got a cracked rib mfers laying on you only makes it worse, you almost a black belt why u telling people to train hurt..?

[@cap10yap]

@@Lockdown335seems like you're not just a normal dude

[@sabjot602]

Yea you finna get submitted too.

[@brandondeleon4787]

main reasons why I got into ufc is you, I resonated with you, love you champ! you’ll be back!

[@averageguy9549]

He said that after Sean too. Bro only gonna get harder from here. Can't fight age.

[@Simbadagreat13]

@@averageguy9549yeah I was watching the fight as much as I even hate to admit age showed that fight. especially his fatigue I remember he can throw loads of strikes and still look fresh after 5 rounds

[@averageguy9549]

@@Simbadagreat13 izzy finds it hard when a guy matches his output, both Sean and ddp kept up and it shows. The only way to beat izzy is to match his speed, shut him down and give him no space to create space.

[@OEFTF11]

He ain't coming back buddy, let it go.

[@streetplaya23]

was it the dog molesting and liking dog fet*sh twitter pages, painted nails, womens jewelry, cringe frozen like elsa, break a nail on your face, tik tok dance over your grave, calling Dricus a racial slur on his youtube, ? which one resonates with you? lol

[@KennyOkoyeMMA]

Love that he’s in good spirits, he looked great in that war, face clean as well. Can’t wait to see him back in there

[@zeldawrlddd]

Npc

[@frankthetank819]

Exactly Izzy looked great he’ll be back ❤❤❤

[@stewiegilligangriffin4904]

​@@frankthetank819 he tapped bro He quit

[@clkgtr12]

Yeah guaranteed fun fights from now on can't ask for more than that

[@clkgtr12]

​@@stewiegilligangriffin4904so will alex but he's ducking ankalaev

[@roja2247]

Thanks champ, I enjoyed this video.

[@nickford9916]

I support DDP because im South African but have nothing but respect for you izzy, brilliant fight on Sunday

[@sippinteainyohooddd]

No one asked if you was SA bud ig you want the world to hear you haha

[@C0teeenn]

@@sippinteainyohooddd Your parents definitely never loved you LMAO

[@g8le]

@user-dm3kg7sp4h Ever heard of providing context? No one was asking for your clown opinion either buddy

[@Joe-ns4cg]

@@sippinteainyohooddd I'm South African too and I support DDP

[@LeeroyHad]

@@sippinteainyohoodddand youre just in here hating for no reason other than you have a miserable life with nothing better to do.

[@justbecauseitis]

I am a South African. I am a massive DDP fan - and I am so glad that he won. But I have to give you credit for this video - super honest and introspective. We will always back our guy. And now I will back you too (unless you fight our guy again). God bless Africa.

[@Khoisanboogie]

Lekker bro. Me too 🤛

[@Ironmike312]

I would never thought Adesanya would have lost by submission, given his ego. I was sure he would have preferred to sleep than tap

[@ÉdouardBrasseur]

​@@Ironmike312his "ego" is more like a front honestly.

[@JackV-tw8bw]

Why would you back izzy?? He's a racist

[@pederlamb]

Super honest and introspective where? 😂😂😂

[@haasklaw764]

Izzy you are the man. I'm a DDP fan, but this was really really special. After the fight you gave him a gift, what you did for him in the cage, and after than. There is none like you in this sport. I will always remember that moment, and I'm just a random fan watching. Thank you for being an absolute warrior, and that you for your inspiration and representation of our great continent. Truly a King of the highest order. Love you champ, can't wait to see you back in there, and can't wait to see you evolution! Special special human being. ❤❤❤

[@jasonborn867]

Izzy's most classy and memorable moment was when he repeatedly called DDP the N-word. I never heard any UFC fighter say that word to another fighter you gotta see the Mojahed Fudailat channel digital remake of the fight. Spot on fire content for real!

[@inveteratecrusader4882]

​@@jasonborn867 I beg to differ, his classiest moment was calling Dricus a pig, a pinkskin, and a cracker at a press conference. He has such a dignified and gentlemanly air.

[@streetplaya23]

I'm an Adesanya fan, but Congrats to Dricus Only remaining African Champ One true African-born, African-raised, African-residing, and African-made King, putting 1st African MMA Gym on UFC Champ status again Team CIT. As a minority too, just like Leon Edwards did for England.

[@RandomNoob1124]

@streetplaya23 South Africa isn’t the only place in Africa, most places in Africa don’t have that opportunity, so people leave and come back after they’ve found places that have those opportunities

[@haasklaw764]

@@RandomNoob1124 huh

[@Saltydog396]

As a South African that was not a fan of Adesanya, consider me a fan after that fight. A real Gentlemen.

[@bohemondi8348]

Izzy a gentleman hey? Lay of the crack pipe son 😆

[@velpz7426]

@@bohemondi8348you got any reasons why you feel the way you do or is it just personal bias clouding your judgement

[@exclick1]

Thats only cos he lost. IsCRY Titibender DOGdesanya will still be talking smack if he won

[@Zaydonnn]

@@velpz7426he’s always class in defeat but he’s a sore winner

[@dotjastudio]

if izzy won that fight he would have emoted on his corpse and talked a whole bunch of shit

[@kam0087]

Never gone switch up on you no matter what I love you still my goat you motivate me more than you’ll ever know love you Izzy keep ya head up we’ll be back again never give up

[@yusufadebayo6503]

I have been feeling so sad since Saturday night after the fight, but seeing Izzy in great spirit has really eased my sadness . Thanks for the memories Izzy!

[@aurora-uh9sr]

I have been the happiest I have ever been in my lifetime. I have quite smoking and alcohol. Most beautiful and humbling thing I have ever seen. Shout out to all dogs 🐕 ❤

[@emmanuelugowe3565]

Same here. After the tap, I have stayed off youtube until this very moment

[@jaebrazytoo]

Frfr

[@ayo30s]

It’s competition, it was a very good performance by Izzy and a good win for the Afrikaans and Europeans across the world, 👊🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@hotcoldman77]

So sad that his loss will have such an impact on your life smh. Go live your life my guy. Dude doesn't even know you exist

[@Rixx432]

Thank you Izzy for entertaining us. Me and my 3 cousins made the trip from Auckland to Perth for our first ever Ufc event and what a moment it was seeing you return back to the octagon. Ofcourse we are all saddened by the outcome but cannot forget your aura, history and legacy in this sport. Will always support you and our fellow Kiwi and Australian brothers in Oceania mma.

[@roystonrubble7103]

Of course New Zealanders support a dog fondling racist

[@bingbang6095]

I miss the Adesanya, that did not need words to fight, his ability spoke the volumes. Humility, is key. Unfortunately ego has grown, and the weakness it manifested in your spirit is evident. Unfortunately ego is the enemy of all warriors. Have not seen a single mma warrior master ego and remain the overall master. No masters, no grandmasters. Just misguided ego. You Adesanya had the true warrior spirit, and got caught up in ego. Rid yourself of ego, master your skill and become a true master again. I believe i see the pillars in you.

[@ilijadevic483]

What about GSP?

[@josephokonkwo9776]

You got that spot on. Buh i think Khabib and GSP mastered their egos and kept it in check. You could say Khabib couldn't bear to continue checking the ego and retired out

[@bluesage08]

Not a human being on earth that can make me hate Izzy, Stylez gave me a dream to look forward to and I'll never switch up

[@PostFade]

Safe to say your not a fan of dogs

[@CJWII]

​@@PostFadeYou don't even have a neck!

[@Fosah]

@@PostFadeno neck

[@ohannesjarjisfrancis8837]

Have you heard of mma guru?

[@tupacshakur4446]

@@PostFadewhere’s ya neck at son, serious question

[@Broooooo-ww7hw]

Coming from DDP fan, thank you for giving us a war. ✊

[@haasklaw764]

Yes ja!!!

[@e1u496]

How can you be a fan of another male? Are you in love? No man should ever be a fan of another male

[@Sebbekrajja]

@@e1u496 you like watching shirtless guys wrestle? that's gay.

[@abcdef-hc6to]

@@e1u496This is either a troll or you’re an incredibly insecure closeted dude.

[@Cilent__]

​@@e1u496It's 2024, you can come out the closet. It's okay.

[@iTzReloadedLeaguexD]

Love you champ, I legitimately felt like a part of me died in that fight. You're an inspiration to many, continue to work hard and make your comeback to the top. We'll always support you.

[@theneversayneverguy]

I felt exactly the same way!

[@234i9]

Wow man. It's fun to be a fan but don't get THAT invested.

[@richardhoffman4793]

Hey Izzie. Lord knows if you read this stuff, but I'm a saffa too but also a big Stylebender fan. So it was real mixed feelings watching that fight. I thought you looked great up till the finishing sequence. The thing I wanted to say is- there is big love for you here in Johannesburg, all over the country. You, Francis, Kamaru, Dricus, have all been amazing ambassadors for the continent - not just in the ring, but outside of it too with your integrity and intelligence. It's been an amazing journey as a fan, and I for one am grateful to all of you. Africa unite, we are stronger together!

[@vernongrant4710]

The embrace at the end of the fight was the best part for me. 🇿🇦

[@malcolm_4k]

I’m So Happy That Both My Favourite Fighters Buried The Hatchet ❤️🇿🇦🇳🇬

[@ngwzi5229]

Same.

[@user-jh5uj5rd7n]

Try cause we support both Dricus and DDP

[@endrykperez412]

​@@user-jh5uj5rd7nbro what???

[@carloscolon1279]

No one gets to be champ forever. Your are loved around the world.. hated too (doing something right). Thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made for your craft. We the real fans appreciate it.

[@W.Cristian]

He’s hated cuz he’s a racist

[@sam7975]

Well done izzy - we live in a world of dualism where there's winning in losing and losing in winning. There's beauty in it all. Be grateful for your success and your losses too as they're all interlinked into your further growth as a man and a fighter. Well done from a fellow Nigerian. Sometimes, the oyinbo has to win too. Respect to you both.

[@MastermindMMAMedia]

Every time ddp got the takedown he immediately went for the choke and Izzy never fought the hands which got me worried. Until finally he locked in the choke

[@dragonballer1]

It wasnt even a choke, he went for the choke earlier and then adjusted to a face crank lol

[@darrenehhhhhhtill8051]

Facts everyone in the comments in love with isssy because he started kissing ddp ass instead of calling him out for poor ass defense.

[@mura6093]

that round 2/3 where dricus started falling for your feints was vintage stylebender. You still look like you have so much to give in this sport. Rest up and we go again champ. WE'RE ALL WITH YOU.

[@234i9]

"Falling for feints" is such a narrative repeated from the commentators

[@ObakhePahlane-ov1qh]

Bruuuuuh. This is legit the best he looked since he knocked out Robb a couple years ago. It was so mesmerizing seeing him attack ddps body tryna get him to drop guard. It was amazing seeing him show a game plan and some intentional striking. The boy has a title run in him, I swear

[@estyjrr]

When did he ever fall for a feint lol

[@roystonrubble7103]

No we're not! We're never with racists that pretend to be victims

[@gordoredpb9]

Agreed. By feints, I think the OP means Izzy was getting DDP to raise his arms/hands to protect his head and Izzy delayed his follow up to his jab to hit DDP’s body. He was doing this well in round 3 and very early in round 4. Then DDP rocked him and that was that. Felt like Izzy didn’t throw enough combinations through the fight, because when he did, he looked good and gave DDP more to think about. Perhaps he was a bit too circumspect and concerned about being stuck in the pocket/void with DDP for too long.

[@Everlaste2112]

Man as an Afrikaner born in SA i remember fresh out of high school decided to get into the sport. After we puked every week training in coach’s garage and running around the suburban block we used to discuss our local EFC competition and how the fighters weren’t fit to even clean the floors at UFC. and idolising YOU specifically…after this fight everyone learned a lot. But most of all both of you taught/are teaching the world unity. In a time when it is sorely needed. In true African style we take our hidings, build the callus and move on. One more thing brother. Honour your ancestors but find the one true spirit and unlock even more potential you never imagined. Please come visit SA again!

[@jaleelwatson8203]

DDP Stillknocks 🇿🇦🥋💪🏆

[@Boss123-s1b]

I just watched the full fight rightnow i was so nervous to watch on fightnight after reading the news, i was so sad. I loved the UFC when I followed your Costa fight. I'm from Ghana and Nigerians are our sister country just like any other African nation. I was so proud of you then I saw Usman amd Francis too. What ypu guys did will take a lot to repeat. I liked the peace afterwards,THAT'S WHAT AFRICA WANTS not DIVISION but ALL FOR ONE. You guys after your fight showed how our mother's raised us. I didn't like DDP but when I saw him talkng to your parents I WAS LIKE that's GOOD. I WILL SUPPORT HIM TOO

[@dithipamakgato3307]

My favorite fighter of all time, much love from South Africa.

[@tsekojt7063]

Much love from south africa 🇿🇦 💪

[@zeldawrlddd]

No one cares rider

[@zulu_knight]

@@zeldawrlddd lol

[@lockethomas7165]

DDP KING OF AFRICA!

[@SubjectiveFunny]

Racism runs deep in South Africa. Go vote ANC again, its working out great for you..

[@naxxs]

​@@zeldawrlddd bro is responding to every comment shut your mouth racist incel

[@ismaieladen4814]

Ngl, I was rooting for Dricus but Izzy put on a hell of a performance 👏

[@zeldawrlddd]

Npc rider

[@jingleballs9935]

@@zeldawrlddd calm down kid

[@robbiejohnston2023]

@@zeldawrldddbe quiet Arab

[@tgducsfdifxdt4533]

Of course your Osama's cousin

[@truthseeker96]

​@@robbiejohnston2023 Zelda isn't even an Arabic name. Don't tty to act smart

[@RealEmjaytrix]

I started watching UFC more because of you.I stopped watching WWE totally.But this fight broke me. regardless I love you ❤❤❤

[@krazykev1270]

Still one of the greatest fighters on this planet. Took a year off and still looked great against such a formidable opponent. Still believe you’ll be champ again one day

[@m11w888]

Love you Izzy can't even tell you how much you have inspired me and millions of people your energy is contagious and we need more of it win or loose I'll stick by like a true fan, head up!

[@aurora-uh9sr]

Inspired by a dog humper

[@jake1842]

Spoken like a champ! Regardless of belt, or the crushing word “former” a champ forever imprinted in my memory.

[@jlozano2014]

Champions are champions forever.

[@stormlord121]

You're one of the most exciting MMA fighters we've ever had the fortune to witness. Thank you so much for every battle you've been through. It's been an honor to witness you. Many blessings Stylebender!

[@ekyyerin]

Can’t wait to see you back there Champ💪. Your journey continues to inspire us all🙏🏻

[@socalsays]

All good champ you'll be back. Rocking with you for life 🥂

[@zeldawrlddd]

Corny rider

[@frankthetank819]

Let’s goooo the real ones know Izzy will be back ❤❤❤

[@gurusgimp]

He won't marry you

[@clkgtr12]

​@@gurusgimpneither will guru

[@socalsays]

@@zeldawrlddd you're a hater but you're on his channel, pathetic

[@QQTAMATEA]

Izzy. It’s inspiring to see how you handle setbacks with grace and determination. Your resilience is a testament to your character, & we have no doubt you'll come back even stronger see you in the octagon again soon. From New Zealand 🇳🇿 👊🥊💪 🇳🇿

[@chantellschmahl]

I've always been a fan of yours for the incredible martial artist you are, but also your geeky, goofy side. I HATED the whole narrative before the fight because I'm a white South African but I love my country, continent and people to the core. It really hurt my heart. Now I feel at peace again in a very chaotic world and country. Unity is definitely what we need. Thanks for all of this champ. You are a legend and can't wait for your next showing, because you did have me real nervous for our boy. Much love and respect.

[@Christiandales2-zw2pb]

Same here 🇿🇦

[@TYP.EWRITER_]

David’s gotta get his get back on Dricus’ brother

[@zeldawrlddd]

Ya so corny

[@naxxs]

​@@zeldawrldddget a life racist incel

[@lazygamer923]

​@@zeldawrldddYou have no life, Imagine hating someone soo much who doesn't even know you exist and go to his channel to watch his vids and comment on them😂😂😂 ya'll haters are hilarious.

[@matlock8150]

@@lazygamer923 They're responding to a comment, not Adesanya himself

[@Ostrava6572]

@@lazygamer923imagine being that much of a d rider mate, shut up

[@TheGoldenOctagon]

I can feel it, you clearly feel it. This is a winnable fight for you. But at the end of the day it’s a fist fight and anything can happen. Can’t wait for your return. 👊👊👊

[@notsafeforears247]

Fuuuuuuuuuck we appreciate this video Izzy. Thank you. Didn’t even watch yet but the fact that you are so transparent Thank you.

[@zeldawrlddd]

Ride harder

[@Iluvankalaev]

@@ayt________7614I’ve counted like 40

[@notsafeforears247]

@@zeldawrldddface to face or reverse cowboy?😂👊🏽

[@vidguru0062]

@@zeldawrldddyou’d love to see that wouldn’t you? these weirdos man i swear lol

[@DeriumsPokemon]

I hate to say this because I like Izzy, but I feel like after finally beating Alex, he lost his competitive nature… he proved to himself that he could overcome “the boogey man” and now he doesn’t have anything pushing him to be greater. He’s plateaued… Don’t get me wrong he will always be great, but him being okay with losses and not wanting to get them back just prevents him from reaching his true potential… imho He seems to be at a good place in life right now though so that trumps this fight game I’m sure. Props to him for that. I can imagine it’s tough to keep a level head in his shoes.

[@gunter1607]

Hey izzy , u taught me that lows r just a part of the life and we can still be happy with our loved ones during those time , not letting it consume us. After ur losses, ur mindset and connectivity with ur family makes all ur fans positive, hope we can all be positive and battle our hardships. That being said, u sure gonna take some heads before u retire, respect champ

[@aurora-uh9sr]

Has he taught you how to wank a dog

[@alhazed]

It's a tough loss, but you put on a hell of a show and took your knocks with dignity. Congrats champ!

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

Champ?

[@alhazed]

@@IsenathiDyantyi He won the belt and kept it for a long time, he'll always be a champ in my view

[@ubaidibnaligrays3706]

@@alhazedonce a champ always a champ

[@eduardosantana8300]

He always loses with humility. That’s called being humble. It’s when he wins that his character is weak.

[@KaiMax_23]

He has no choice. He's gonna swallow that loss like a good boy.

[@Bolzi_1]

Win or lose, I stay by you, this guy has inspired me to start MMA naija boys 4 life 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@Revshaketiahall]

You are an overcomer! Don't quit. Don't give up. Winners are not afraid of losing. You use it as a stepping stone. This is just a temporary detour, not a dead end. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TGVon]

even though he lost, nobody can deny the fact that Izzy had a great performance even after taking almost a year off from fighting, and that’s facts

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

Omg a whole year...😂

[@TGVon]

@@supremeleaderarmy9164“almost a whole year” shi u might as well say a year 11 months since his last fight yfm

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

@@TGVon What ever makes izzy and his cookie crew feel better

[@easilybaked1639]

@@supremeleaderarmy9164you seem very insecure, might be why you feel the need to be an aggressor over the internet😂😂

[@yudajd9665]

​@@easilybaked1639😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Damianizhim]

"Chill daddy"😂.... Top job our uncrowned 145 champ... Uncle Izzy thanks for the show, see you soon. ❤

[@johnboycurb9119]

145?

[@mike-2342]

"there's something wrong with these pounds" - shans brah

[@aryamanmani4025]

David giving Izzy fight advice killed me 😂😂😂

[@alexlol3260]

he needs that 2 touch kick in his bag

[@fartinmartinx1]

12:13 YEA you TELL him David!!

[@talondiamond5155]

Any real man should listen to their brothers advice

[@Kiwi_Freediver]

Chill Daddy 😂😂😂

[@DyingIinyourarms]

R.I.P.

[@LivingLife95]

Once a fan, always a fan 🇿🇦 Thought you had it until that finishing sequence. Can’t wait to see what you do next - you looked impeccable 👏👏👏

[@Bprovo]

Izzy's biggest weakness IMO is not mixing things up. You are the most technical stand up fighter in the UFC, even more technical than Alex Pereira (who closes the technical gap with you with power), but what I think can make you more dangerous is mixing things up. Mixing things up makes it hard for fighters to fully commit their gameplan. Whether it is a clinch game, some takedowns, more use of knees and elbows etc. Just something that will add a bit more confusion to their rhythm. Yes I think CKB has paved the way with feinting, and you employ great stance switching, and you can fight outside the centre or within it, and you are great at setting traps, but I think when going up against these guys that know how to mix things up, you need a bit more to keep them guessing. Being purely technical against this guy can be tricky, because they will make the fight dirty/ugly.

[@Electiger-y5k]

Ok keyboard coach

[@Bprovo]

@@Electiger-y5k I said IMO. I never said I was right. Though it is in fact true that MOST of the best coaches in the world, across all sports were not the best in the practical side of their sport. Eugene Bareman was NOT one of the best in MMA. I don't claim to be in the same boat, but my point is, the notion that there is some sort of 1:1 translation about being the elite fighter and capable of giving advise is nonsensical. Izzy even gets advise from his dad!

[@passingby8176]

Your on point with this. Izzy gets the belt back if he can be more dynamic. At 35 though, idk if it’s possible. He definitely trains grappling but I don’t think he has put it to the test enough under the bright lights

[@DanaBlanco.]

Big support regardless of the results! You are my families favorite fighter forever!

[@aurora-uh9sr]

Your family don't own dogs then

[@Mário-s7r]

Yo Israel... Today is a big win day for me, and it came to my mind your history, your fights, this counsciousness knowledge means something my brother! Be gratefull how your Path is influencing another people paths to sucess and awakening. Regards from Portugal 👊 Bomboclaat! 😎

[@FooledbyRandomness2]

-"Why did you start crying at the press conference?" -"Experience" ....

[@tayotosin5792]

Emotion is not the same thing as experience.

[@kalanterry7508]

Thanks for supporting the channel

[@starfleetcommander]

try cage fighting for the world middle weight UFC world championship... Wait you have never even been punched in the face. TROLL

[@BB-fn2eb]

He made no excuses; he displayed humility in defeat. Respect to Izzy.

[@yssfbll]

would he have the same humility if he won, no

[@yudajd9665]

​@@yssfbllwrong and cap. He showed respect when he won against Alex. And any other fights he had a part from Costa and we all know why

[@sixoseven5623]

​@yudajd9665 You're lying to yourself lmafo. Absolutely delusional. Izzy would've 100% taunted DDP and clowned him. Insane cope to think he would've been respectful.

[@yudajd9665]

@@sixoseven5623 I asked you something, when has he ever been disrespectful at a end of fight win or lose? I was honest and gave an example Costa and we all know why. Name yours and be objective. If you don't have any then shut up rather than talking nonsense.

[@raidenblizzygaming9702]

Bruh he taunted Alex's kid like right after ​@@yudajd9665

[@KevinDFuller94]

Love him or hate him if you call yourself a true fan of mixed martial arts you have to respect what Izzy has accomplished in this sport. Like many other dominant black champions before him he won't truly get the love and respect that he deserves until he's gone. Say what you want but it's going to be a very sad day in MMA when this legend calls it a career. Enjoy him while he's here because there will never be another fighter quite like "The Last Stylebender". Massive respect to Izzy & DDP. It was an absolute pleasure to watch that epic clash between two of the greatest African warriors the sport has ever seen.

[@averageguy9549]

You have your mouth full of izzys kum don't you?

[@Quakez0r]

Everyone respects his fighting. People are clowning him for other things.

[@jonodunn2592]

@@Quakez0ryeah all these people that live perfect lives hating on a highly successful athlete are the scourge of the mma community

[@roystonrubble7103]

No he won't get love or respect coz he's a racist dog toucher

[@KevinDFuller94]

@@Quakez0r You are one person. You can't speak for everyone.

[@eev1066]

Stylebender comes back after a lay off and puts on one of the best title fights I've ever seen. The UFC's resident bar setter. Keep going and I will keep watching!

[@lordharambe]

I died when u said I didn’t manifest this😂😂😭 u a legend fr😂💯

[@raresouls9897]

Yeah, it made me crack a smile after the loss.

[@leakingsink]

Why is your pfp a pic of izzy

[@wagnerp1213]

They were clowning ddp . Everyone saw how ugly this weekend was . Dan hooker caught cte and won like ddp

[@romanebrahim3173]

@@leakingsinkyou wouldn’t say any of that in person coward

[@jessehampton3642]

Proud to say I travelled a long way to watch this artist at work. Chin up Champ, You can put your gloves down and still walk away very successfully.

[@nickbahati840]

Ur still one of the greatest to ever do it, thank you for the entertainment

[@tefoeddyratsiu]

Thanks Easy....we love that respect brother God bless you.... remember.... I am one of millions that followed UFC because of you brother ..From South africa

[@banksfranks775]

aDEsanya! Another classic fight added to the list!. The loss dont mean shit!. The fight itself was amazing. You'll fight another top guy and have another chance to dazzle the world.

[@theneversayneverguy]

Israel Adesanya... My Champ all day, everyday! Love you bro!

[@LilRPG12]

your a great human being 🫡🤍 appreciate you brody

[@tommywarr7500]

You fought so well, you still have my full support, thankyou for everything you’ve done for this sport

[@yougonbedead405]

you almost forget that adesanya is almost lebrons age, its insane what izzy has done.

[@blues05]

It's insane how insecure is this blck boi!

[@telmemoore]

who da fook is that guy

[@freeuziii]

You the man, you gonna be back and better. Fuck the noise 😤

[@CosmicCompassionQuest]

This fight exposed Adesanya's limitations. Great (incredible) kickboxer but when he faces someone who can stand up to that who also has solid grappling and the strength to take him down and keep him down, he struggles. Jan Blachowicz would be the other evidence of that. I guess if he is really serious about coming back and defeating DDP he's going to have to work on that. Also his defense is suspect against strikers at his level - as his three defeats to Pereira in kickboxing + one in MMA will attest. I think he would be so much better if he worked on his humility and recognized these weaknesses and developed these areas. I think if he does he has every chance of coming back and dominating again.

[@robertmungai4055]

Win or Lose Izzy is still my champ. Nothing will ever take away my love for Izzy❤. It's through him I found UFC and MMA in general. Mad love from Nairobi, Kenya ❤

[@trejion7304]

Aye gang whatever you do, however the rest of your story goes us real fans of you always gonna respect what you gave us and continue to give us good lookin my guy💯

[@dp4926]

From a South African in London , DDP is our boy but much respect for your respect Izzy 🇿🇦🇿🇦🫡

[@JackV-tw8bw]

He's not respectful he's being fake because he lost!! He's a racist

[@Happyfsscist33]

He would have humped your boy like a dog if he won.. ufc goat of mma. Welcome to Dana's private island.😮 Buy bud light and transition.😂😂😂🎉😢

[@inveteratecrusader4882]

How about all of that respect before the fight? Like when he was calling Dricus a pig and a pinskin? It's funny how he got respectful all of a sudden after the fight, almost like he's trying to save face or something.

[@HBrsz]

​@@inveteratecrusader4882He called him a pig because he likes to make fights dirty. He also called him a "pink fit," which is an Australian/New Zealand slang for someone who is in a state of aggression, anxiety or panic.

[@TheCuzzieKage]

@@inveteratecrusader4882where was drecuses respect before the fight? Why you trying to make it out like it was just Izzy? You say it’s funny that he switched up. Well it’s because drecus apologised for all the things he said after the fight, simple as that

[@Tn_72Dk]

Love you izzy!!! It was epic battle. Waiting for your comeback🔥🔥🔥

[@zeldawrlddd]

Npc rider

[@naxxs]

​@@zeldawrlddd cry

[@lana-m8h]

​@zeldawrlddd get of the keyboard and step out in the real world dickhead instead of being all up in everyone's comment with your lame self

[@Tn_72Dk]

@@zeldawrlddd 🤙🤷‍♂️😂

[@Slinky511nx7]

I'm South African and very proud of Dricus but I want to say much respect to both fighters and how both of them carried themselves after the fight and showed respect. That's sportsmanship

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

I just glad you didn’t retire, you still got a more entertaining fights to delivery Izzy 🙌

[@zeldawrlddd]

Who cares

[@designerboy1369]

@@zeldawrldddmillions of people

[@defyblox7268]

You comment on everyone's post go do something with your life bum

[@defyblox7268]

Stop riding Zelda

[@amarirasheed6]

​@@zeldawrlddd You're still gonna tune in to his videos and his fights weirdo.

[@bigkraftsingles]

this reminded me why i love izzy so much thank you for everything you've done

[@harxstermanchester5199]

12:13 Uncrowned 145lb Champion David Adesanya coming up with some HEAT. Also, anyone else read the description, lmao!!!

[@MJSilverfang]

😆😆😆 I came to the comments to mention this exact moment, too.

[@thabanglentsoana7939]

What a gent!!! You're a STAR my brother! Well done! What a beautiful career...I've been watching you from kick-boxing days to MMA. What you've done cannot be taken lightly! Thoroughly satisfied by your existence as a fighter. I've gotten many sleepless nights waiting for your fights, goosebump entrances, impeccable performances (incl. vs Dricus). You did your thing and still more to come I'm sure! Thank You!!!

[@AmarjeetPatelJi-tw2ck]

Hate to be that guy, but why is no one talking about the elephant 🐘 in the room? Drake lost a 450 thousand dollar stake bet on Adesanya ☠️😂 Maybe Izzy should have invited him to this interview, and asked his opinion on the fight 🤣🤣🤣 Humble in defeat, but not when winning, hypocritical.

[@saikrishnar2398]

@@AmarjeetPatelJi-tw2ck I bet 450k you're a Poatard who thinks fighting Rountree over Ankalaev isn't dishonourable. Did I win?

[@KingNikaDKota]

Stfu Patel clean your country

[@FlorisBaoVy]

😂😂😂

[@CaoBíchKiều]

Humble in defeat, but not when winning, this.

[@NgoThaiNguyet]

Who cares about drake?

[@vinayaksingh386]

This was the last time you lost and i cried.. and from now on i do not know how many fights you are left with... i want you to lead like king The GOAT of MIDDLEWEIGHT...THE LAST STYLE BENDER..

[@aurora-uh9sr]

Do you know who Anderson Silva is? Or you only started watching ufc since isobel came along? Weight bullied his whole career, so not impressive 😂

[@vinayaksingh386]

@@aurora-uh9sr well i watched him fight .. its all about perspective rather .. no doubt he is stilll on the longest streak .. but for me stylebender no doubt ..

[@MMAHAPPYHOUR]

@@aurora-uh9sr Adesanya weight bullied hahaha did you not see the size difference when he fought costa ? guy was stick in that division even when he went too 205 to face Jan he was well below the 205 limit which was the first time ever in a title fight aside from heavyweight so dont talk waka my boy.

[@vinayaksingh386]

@@MMAHAPPYHOUR true that

[@anasshahid224]

Just a minor speed bump Izzy. You are truly one of the all time great Middleweight champions in UFC history. I am glad I was able to witness your historic championship reign. Thank you for all the memories. Excited for the comeback, stay shining always Izzy. ⭐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@zeldawrlddd]

Ride harder

[@clkgtr12]

​@@zeldawrldddis that what you bf tells you?

[@socratesii91]

Bot

[@StaightJoc]

Minor? This is his first losing streak in the UFC and there's no conceivable way he can beat DDP or even Strickland. It's a major bump.

[@pelomocho8567]

Alas he’s 1-3 last 4

[@SherLock55]

Very impressed with the way Izzy handled the loss, like a true champ would handle it, respect man, you will be back, I think you looked good until that mistake that ended it.

[@joshua.akpara87]

Still the champ you looked great in there, and i know the stylebender will return stronger much love from 🇳🇬🇳🇬💪❣️❣️❣️

[@SupremeGrandmasterAzrael1]

And ddp showed his the true king of Africa 👑👑👑👑

[@lordburlap4514]

And looked what happened…HA!!!!!!

[@djgendron]

Dricus’ face was all beat up, Izzy looks fresh. So, not a bad night of work despite the hard fought battle and not the result he wanted. He is a warrior!

[@CosmicCompassionQuest]

Yeah apart from the fact that he was choked out unconscious, he did pretty well.

[@Kaj25332]

⁠@@undrwrldfightclub Dricus was winning on the scorecards going into the fourth. Izzy needed a finish to win.

[@hmmm4784]

​@@undrwrldfightclub stats say Dricus and Izzy went 197 vs 203 significant strikes. Far from Dricus getting "destroyed". Mix in 4 takedowns and control time and it's clear Dricus was winning.

[@AjatiMimi]

​@@undrwrldfightclubIzzy was the one who was hurt by strikes though.

[@AjatiMimi]

@@undrwrldfightclub He was hurt in the previous round, I think it was the 2nd round.

[@hiyou9327]

Izzy even though you lost this fight you still have all my hope and support.

[@CelesteDavidson]

Izzy you just got another South African fan back. True sportmanship from a champ.

[@shepherdchirendo842]

Love you so much izzy from Zimbabwe

[@ItsameAlex]

Israel Adesanya vs Anthony Hernandez next? I guess Israel Adesanya vs Roman Kopylov would be more fun though