Israel Adesanya Talks Jon Jones, ‘Dark Places’ Before Alex Pereira Rematch, Dricus Du Plessis, More

Israel Adesanya’s joins us in-studio to discuss the premiere of his documentary, the process of filming, his experience kickboxing in China, getting arrested after his loss to Alex Pereira, Kai Kara-France’s controversial loss, holding MMA judges accountable, open scoring, the Pereira rematch, what he was thinking during the knockout, proving to himself that he can beat Pereira, going to dark places for that fight, his infamous post-fight celebration, Henry Cejudo’s criticism, partying with Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, trying to make a fight against Dricus Du Plessis happen, DDP vs. Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland, whether a Pereira trilogy happens, meeting Tyson Fury, WWE, and more.
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[@blatancy]

0:30 Izzy’s emotions leading up to his documentary premiere 1:42 Izzy and Ariel talk about the documentary 8:04 Does Izzy find it difficult to watch videos of himself 10:11 How to watch the documentary 11:25 Izzy talks about getting arrested and being in a cell 15:42 Izzy talks about Kai’s loss to Albazi and the judging 22:24 Why Eugene told Izzy to calm down at UFC 287 24:37 Izzy talks about what it felt like to KO Pereira, and talks about the fight 27:33 Izzy talks about the celebration and post fight antics 32:51 How Izzy comes down from a buzz of winning 35:10 Izzy talks about Fans wanting pictures 37:19 Driscus Du Plesis vs Izzy 42:09 Third fight with Rob Whittaker 43:56 Sean Strickland? 44:41 Third fight with Alex Pereira, Airport interaction and Jan Blachowiz 47:02 Izzy and Jon Jones 49:00 Tyson Fury vs Jon Jones 50:39 Francis Ngannou situation 52:32 Izzy in WWE 56:13 Ariel and Wife at Izzy’s documentary premiere 57:09 Izzy never switched up *Please like this so others can see* I do a podcast and would appreciate your support if you have some time, please watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jXfZV-ncyXrKs

[@Twentywulfs]

You’re a stud! Will definitely check your podcast out too, appreciate it m8

[@TinoMartinez20]

You the goat bro

[@stylez3051]

It’s not an interview that really needs time stamps you just have to watch it in its entirety. Stop trying to self promote off someone else’s platform that definitely makes us not wanna watch.

[@q.3203]

@@stylez3051 not everyone got an hour to spare for an interview, this guy helped me find exactly what I wanted to hear from Izzy which was the Driscus part. Keep your negative energy to yourself brother

[@fresco4394]

🐐

[@doomsday6372]

Love how everyone’s skipping over Ariel lying about what Dricus said

[@FredrickHoxinville]

"Izzys such a good guy man"-🤓

[@imma5761]

Because they know he is deluded nigerian scammer and if they try to defend it, they will look deluded too

[@Shifytee123]

Izzy doesn't even understand what DDP said. so dumb sometimes

[@abihamal7874]

Ddp should’ve never opened his mouth honestly. He knew what he was doing

[@kenopsia6748]

@@abihamal7874 DDP was stating FACTS. You attack him instead of attacking his argument because you know DDP is right.

[@tonya5881]

Ariel not confronting Izzy about a racial slur is very typical

[@TheThigh]

Yes, let’s lean into language sensitivity. Not counter productive at all…

[@thrill_hill]

@@TheThigh Preach

[@iamrichlol]

Where’s the racial slur?

[@sleazyeezy9452]

Cry more 😢

[@nicknametoolong]

@@DeadlySponge. Its only a racial slur if it means something. Im black, calling me the k-word for Jews means nothing to me. Calling a white guy an n-word means nothing. And dricus said far worse things.

[@douchebag1221]

They're straight up lying about DDP. He never said 'real African' and he never said Adesanya wasn't African. All he said is he wants to be the first champion to take the belts back to Africa and to be an African champion, which is not a false statement. These two are just straight up wrong and race baiting

[@itumo2645]

He said "I'm the African fighter in the UFC" - Don't be an idiot. The inference there is that, Izzy, Kamaru and Ngannou are not African Fighters. He also lied when he said the belts didn't go back to Africa because Izzy did take his belt to his former primary school in Nigeria. So it's only DDP that was race baiting with those comments. Knowing we barely a generation from his Apartheid in South Africa. He's an idiot with those statements.

[@simga849]

He is a western born in Africa. Not African

[@tomjegs___]

⁠@@simga849Are Africans born in Europe, the USA, etc Africans living abroad or what?

[@squidtherecklessroyle]

When he first spoke, he heavily implied that Izzy ,Usman, and Francis weren't African

[@markg9911]

He did say it ... Then he switched up. He was trolling.

[@MrFredstt]

Israel: calls Dricus a racial slur Ariel: laughs

[@bmbm1]

Someone says anything remotely negative about Jews Ariel: ANTISEMITISM

[@Shifytee123]

All DDP said was he'll be the first African living in Africa to win the belt. Izzy: He's questioning my blackness! 💀

[@iamrichlol]

where?

[@averagejoe3722]

@@Shifytee123 I thought izzy was chinese no wait hes kiwi wait what....

[@Cell9074]

@@Shifytee123 😂 twist the narrative as you please but no one was talking about real African anything until Du Plessis

[@thecasual7036]

I got one question where did DDP say “real African”?😂 it was his coach that said that all DDP said was he resides in Africa he was born in Africa and he will bring the belt to Africa if he can win it yet people don’t wanna bring up Usman saying straight up “just because you live in Africa and are born there that doesn’t make you African” the double standard is ridiculous

[@EJ-bq1nu]

SA had signs up that said "Europeans only" in Africa. They never wanted to be African until it was convenient.

[@DrawkD2]

I had a problem with what was said but not your racial slurs lmao the OG snake baby!

[@Shifytee123]

Izzy is so dumb sometimes. He's all pent up when he doesn't even understand what he said

[@aristotle9243]

@@EJ-bq1nu yup

[@Shrnirpledorp]

Funny where did izzy go when he won the belt 😂 it’s so f kin funny.

[@Harry_SS]

Can Ariel please stop lying about what Dricus actually said and put Context on it. Kamaru on the other hand did say he wasn’t African.

[@OKJOB]

He isn't...the same way, I was born in England and I'm not called English. The same way a black person born in Russia or China are not called Russian or Chinese. There's such double standards 😒

[@shaynevaughn3164]

​​​@@OKJOBdouble standards like how Leon Edwards said he would be the first champion to train out of England towards bisping and nobody cared.... Same thing dude he never said he was more African or anything like that

[@simga849]

​@@shaynevaughn3164 Yeah, the truth is that he is not African. He is a western born in Africa. This is the way we black are treated in Whyte countries. So let use the same standard😂

[@Harry_SS]

@@simga849 It’s not the same way black people are treated in other countries. Leon Edwards wasn’t even born in England but he chooses to represent us and no one says anything against that. Many people of colour call themselves English or British even though they’re not Anglo and everyone is fine with it. There’s your double standard right there, Dricus is a multi generational South African.

[@Harry_SS]

@@OKJOB All you’ve said is you’ve decided not to be English. Assuming you live there no one would be against it as you are an English citizen. You’ve made this double standard up in your head and, in fact, you saying he’s not African even though his parent were also born there shows a different double standard you have yourself.

[@cuzibear4048]

Mma guru just out there exposing Helwani

[@johndaniels3316]

Helwani laughing at racial slurs instead of calling Adesanya out. SHAME!

[@whatisreddin7367]

I'm thinking we need to call the big dog dober to sort out helwani once and for all

[@ClaimerUncut]

MMA guru's basement Dwelling, "let's say the N word misspelled tee hee hee" , degenerate fanbase enter the chat. He shouldn't have called him a cracker, and Du Plessis should have just stated how he actually felt instead of the racial Innuendos so many of you insecure kids brainwashed by the elites, (black or white) to the extent you'll back a man based on skin colour again (both black and whites) Be objective, stop following false prophets with no life experience (guru's a virgin btw.. I was watching him before you guys) and don't be another statistic taking the race bait, just take care of yourself, your wealth, and your family.

[@benjaminbarrett3048]

And all of you called out dricus? Please

[@natasarayadai]

Why should he call him out? Both are standing for the blue.

[@learnedeldersofteemo8917]

@@whatisreddin7367 🐶🐻🦁

[@calcifiedinnerbaldur]

They're still misquoting Dricus over his comments LOL. Shows a lot of insecurity about where they stand on that issue.

[@FrenkieWest32]

It is truly absurd at this point.

[@calcifiedinnerbaldur]

@@FrenkieWest32 Yeah, incredibly absurd. It's possible that Izzy is trying to sell a fight. If that's not the case his overreaction to comments that weren't even made just shows his character flaws. For a guy that talks a lot about being player number one he sure gets his jimmies rustled by the words of others an awful lot.

[@squidtherecklessroyle]

They did not misquoted DDP. DDP said, "Im the real African fighter". He heavily implied Izzy, Usman, and Francis weren't African champions

[@prophetnozza4150]

Deliberately.... Ariels kind ARE THE BIGGEST RACE BAITERS ....

[@calcifiedinnerbaldur]

@@squidtherecklessroyle You just misquoted him too LOL. He said "I'm the African residing in Africa" not the "real African". Gtfo with your misquoting, it's not hard to avoid doing.

[@federalgodson]

Ever since UFC 287, no card has topped that much hype, energy. It was one of the perfect cards this year

[@MixedMartialAus]

@@clkgtr12 Don’t sleep on 290.

[@benjiboi6669]

It’s been 2 cards

[@okrambo1]

@@clkgtr12 290 is a better card than 291

[@jre4255]

2 cards 🤦‍♂️😂

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

​@@benjiboi6669yeah this man is acting like it took place in 2018 🤣

[@WickedRichie]

We stand with Dricus

[@Tonyjohnson2523]

Nobody cares about that cracka

[@Xivinux]

Hell naw

[@EJ-bq1nu]

😂

[@Shifytee123]

All DDP said was he'll be the first African living in Africa to win the belt. Izzy: He's questioning my blackness! 💀

[@fuzzywuzzy0549]

@@Xivinux shut up nigeria

[@Shifytee123]

DDP: Lives in Africa and says he'll be the first champ to bring it back to Africa and keep it there because he lives there. Izzy: He's questioning my blackness!

[@gemini6020]

Izzy is always being himself and a lot of people can’t handle that and throw shade, I respect it a lot, people should learn from him.

[@clinch4402]

Lol, imagine. Everyone being obsessed with themselves the way Izzy is. Nothing would get done

[@npb3287]

@@clinch4402 interesting take. Not wrong but a true perspective.

[@gemini6020]

@@clinch4402 grow up, Izzy has millions, is MW champion of the world, takes care of his family, he leads by example you should learn a thing or two smh

[@clinch4402]

@@gemini6020 And I have a beautiful family that I wouldn't give up for anything. I feel bad for you if you idolise people based on money and swagger. There are far more important traits in life.

[@ubong1293]

@@clinch4402 well said. I swear all his fan boys are teenagers

[@leelemons3571]

Love how Izzy talks about judging, he also doesn't discredit the fans opinions on the outcomes. I have not been keeping up with MMA just because fights like patty, volk, france. That feeling of disgust, and bot accounts for the next 3 months makes me just cancel it all.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Gotta appreciate this kid for being an active fighter and always wanting to fight often.

[@rollin60z]

He's not a fkn kid and he doesn't even have a fight signed 🤦🖕

[@straightouttalocash1168]

He’s (A man)

[@mikemichaels2914]

​@@straightouttalocash1168 pronouns Man 0'Manly

[@PotentSenzu]

Dana?

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@mikemichaels2914 couple of obsessed babies here.

[@--Dee]

Ariel baited Izzy by saying “ you know when he said “we’ll see who the real African is” when he knows full well that’s not what ddp said because he literally told him himself on this very same show and in every and any other interview. I like Ariel and I watch the show but sometimes I have to question the ethics of this kind of content. Don’t bend for views bro 😤

[@BigballsTerrence]

Ariel is good at his job, but hes an absolute weasel lol. I don't even think it's for views, I think he's just blinded by Izzys dark skin so bends the truth to fit the narrative Izzy wants

[@BigballsTerrence]

Another one is how he goes after Dana for the wife thing for weeks, but praises Jon Jones despite him doing the same thing. Ariel is a race baiting pos

[@Ar1AnX1x]

wait, didn't he say something like "I'm the real african because I still live there but Israel left Africa decades ago"? it's pretty much the same thing

[@BestPropTutorials]

@@Ar1AnX1x that’s not what he said . The point DDP was making is that none of the people billing themselves as African champions never took a belt back to Africa. That is objectively a true statement.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@BestPropTutorials who cares if they don't take belt physically back to africa, to train with the best fighters they have to move to the U.S. and other top gyms, but I agree that Usman is more of an American than a Nigerian and Izzy is more of a New Zealander than a Nigerian, where you grow up shapes you, not where you were born.

[@marcv9311]

Izzy has literally brought us so many incredible moments in the ufc. So active, never ducked anyone, got tkoed by his supposed boogeyman and comes back fast af and sleeps him. What a legend

[@levels1752]

People are mad haters now, I don’t think barely anyone appreciates the greatness bro

[@clinch4402]

Incredible moments like Izzy vs Romero 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mathis313]

Hes ducking everybody 😂😂

[@tripmeister2427]

@@Mathis313 Like who?

[@jacobwebb5371]

@@clinch4402 weak energy.

[@charliec2966]

Ariel has lost a step. MMA GURU is OWNING him right now.

[@shotbyinspektr7368]

He’s been owning him lol

[@ric3137]

ariel just laughing at recial slurs izzy is throwing what a clown

[@DD89640]

Interviewing the judges at the post fight is genius tbh let them show their faces to the world

[@Szinczuch]

So they can blatantly lie and not be called out on it, like Dana White is whenever he’s interviewed?

[@NeilSteel]

​@@Szinczuchyes

[@SpyroTek]

The last thing we want to do is to start giving them an opportunity to be famous and attention seekers.

[@akiratrolliyama4062]

lol and who would pay for extra time which would be wasted when they interview them?

[@DD89640]

@@akiratrolliyama4062 should be part of the job. Why be paid extra for having to be held accountable

[@drugbustin]

You can tell Ariel is a serious Izzy fan 😁😎

[@chesterngwenya4744]

lol he cant even hide it

[@JoseCastillo-gt3qr]

Who wouldn’t be

[@ud6083]

What is the documentary they talked about in the beginning? I just watched Mcgregor but this one is one I NEED to see.

[@HumanConcepts]

Why is Ariel instigating racial tensions?

[@mattyzigzag]

Yall have to start putting respect on his name. The greatest Chinese fighter in history 👊

[@kenopsia6748]

The "Black Dragon"! Black outside and chinese inside. Also he learnt everything from his kung fu master ching chong ching or whatever his name is.

[@VVsee7864]

[@EdgingLucasTracy]

He seems such a chill guy, he has good energy

[@clinch4402]

Chill as long as you pat him on the back. Did you miss the segment with him crying about Du Plessis?

[@EdgingLucasTracy]

@@clinch4402 calm down kid

[@FredrickHoxinville]

​@@EdgingLucasTracy You're bias

[@EdgingLucasTracy]

@@FredrickHoxinville how's that

[@Thvmos_Wolf]

Remember when he said his heart was Chinese and he’d walk out in his flag, what a confused clown

[@rubzzz0415]

Must be uncomfortable at your moms basement aye???

[@TheOriginalArchie]

That fact that Ariel offered his figurine to Izzy and Izzy wouldn't take it, let's me know how good both of them are. Ariel wanted him to have it, but Izzy knew he would miss it, so he said no. Just that interaction was great.

[@Fifield1990]

This is a weird statement..

[@alcottdevalte7440]

It's just a two dollar figure or something. It's not like he was offering him a gold chain or a Rolls Royce...

[@mr.e6748]

Nah it just shows what a loser Ariel is😂

[@TheOriginalArchie]

@@alcottdevalte7440 Oh two dollars? Where did you get that from? HATER ALERT LOL. Also, Ariel offered it to him again when Izzy picked it up at the end of the interview, again he declined. It has nothing to do with how much money they sell for.

[@olbapoli4074]

Loooooool

[@TheEwokExplorer]

Izzy is such a character. As a devoted longtime fan of Alex, can’t help but respect and admire Izzy. Hope they finally become friends. It seems to be heading that way.

[@mamadousow8290]

Longtime 😂

[@EugeakaEugene]

Alex fan? He's only 7-2

[@marinmarinhola]

​@@EugeakaEugene jeez, if only he had a long and storied carreer in another combat sport. Yeah, doesn't ring a bell 🤷‍♂️ /s

[@EugeakaEugene]

@@marinmarinhola had less than Izzy fights in kickboxing. You understand that kickboxing is in the past? With that 7-2 in mma is not a good start

[@apache8165]

​@@EugeakaEugene bro izys entire career is build on fighting people with half his reach and size. The only time izy went lhw he got destroyed incredible bad by an overrated Jan. If izy doesnt go up and actually fights at lhw he will forever have a false legacy like Max holloway or even conor (who got humbled quick at his weight)

[@dotsongray]

What a living legend. The man is always himself at all times. Has never changed. Much respect to The Last Stylebender Israel Adesanya

[@dotsongray]

@Sam BANKman Heeb you’ve lost just so you know. Already a hall of fame career. So keep hating from your couch

[@Mike-xt7tz]

Had to rewatch izzy alex 2 halfway through this interview. Few better moments in sporting history, they may have had the best storyline for a rivalry in sports

[@begreatbeu]

Open scoring will not work because that will compel the person winning to engage less. Open scoring can work only if its optional and requires both fighters to agree to it. Things needed is 1. Accountability after the fight 2. Open Training for judges and public access 3. Post Recap Training for all judges from a neutral board for the sole purpose of improving for future fights.

[@Puka-ty-ah-808]

Jon Jones is the baddest man in the UFC. HW not just LHW .

[@darkclaw1462]

Jon even Inspired future hall of famers and dominant former champs like Kamaru Usman to chase the dream of becoming professional fighters (at least how Kamaru tells It on Joe Rogans podcast), as well as being anointed the GOAT or one of the greatest to ever do It by other fellow legends like Henry Cejudo, Mighty Mouse, etc. Call Jon what you will (cheater, wife beater, eye-poker, etc), but that man has set the bar for what It means to be great and be a winner. The ultimate winner. Much along the lines of GSP and Silva, Jon Jones Is what made me fall In love with this sport and ultimately wanting to compete In It (still do). To me, he'll always be the Jordan of MMA.

[@qedamawiessene5827]

@@darkclaw1462 while Connor is the Mayweather . saw a thing about Jordan made 90 million in 15 seasons of NBA while Floyd made 100 million in 20 something minutes against a Paul brother in the boxing ring

[@JesseWelds]

That fight was rigged.

[@BexMilze]

Actually Guram Kutateladze won slightly controversial fight against Gamrot, and he came up at post fight and said Gamrot won that fight. Unlike Kara's fight, that one was really close

[@moonskeng8717]

kias fight was a complete robbery just because ufc wants new match ups

[@nayanmagar4364]

This was cool interview… beet serious things were discussed.. thanks Ariel

[@michellepadilla7254]

I agree the dynamic does change with who the fans are siding with and Izzy is correct to decline photos, Convos etc most days we don’t want to talk to anyone imagine a celebrity. Ask respectfully for photos etc if the answer is no that’s it ..

[@luiscypher9657]

Ariel come on man , Adesanya called him a racial slur and he never said he was not African, but keep the same energy and at least tell truth and Nganou wasn't even mentioned by Du This fight shouldn't be made if its going to be about Race , Adesanya is so fake. You can see pain in his eyes when they talk about it, he obviously hit a nerve ,all Drikis said was he'll be 1st fighter (out of Africa) that wins , who actually live in Africa and currently still live in Africa and don't move away at the 1st bit of money they get.

[@mufasa2009]

Dricus brought it on himself. He had no right to say what he said. Izzy respected him as a South African till he started trying to deny Izzys African ancestry

[@hgg219]

​@mufasa2009 he didn't deny his ancestory, he denied him living in Africa. He's not the African fighter in the UFC he's a kiwi of African decent. Dricus born in Africa lives in Africa trains in Africa.

[@mufasa2009]

@@hgg219 It's too late too apologize or backtrack now.

[@luiscypher9657]

@@mufasa2009 think you need to do some research, it was his coach that said that , Drinks only said he'll b 1st who ACTUALLY live in Africa among other stuff He had every right to say what he did whether it's right or wrong is a different matter, people have said a lot worse .

[@hgg219]

@mufasa2009 definitely not, you sound like a reasonable person now

[@SKITSOfranic]

I love Izzy but bro…. “I put it in his throat.” Fiya fi dat breddah!! 🔥⚡️

[@jsanch88]

Where can I watch the doc ??

[@ShaynAlmeida]

"Love man. Love is the Ultimate Fkn Power in the UniVerse." ~ Israel 'Style' Adesanya

[@johnnyroach7693]

Izzy is what the UFC wish Jon Jones was it is so refreshing to hear this guy talk

[@Apollo-th2xb]

Massive money maker or not, Jon Jones is exactly what the UFC needs for their claim to the best fighting organisation in the world, otherworldly talent, undefeated, bad ass, likeable, good vs evil, certified psychopath trying to be good. It honestly doesn't get better than Jon Jones, heavyweight champ is just the cherry on the perfect cake

[@khayrinativeFit]

@@Apollo-th2xbTRUTH JON JONES 🐐

[@mauryfrancis159]

@@Apollo-th2xbizzy name is money bro…..bad ass, fresh, cool ass dude bro….

[@Apollo-th2xb]

@mauryfrancis159 yeh but cool is hear and now, Jones legacy will live on for years to come for mma fans. Izzys up there, but the boring fights, running and losses will never put him in the overall GOAT conversation

[@hunterbrandon8391]

I enjoy listening to Jon jones also. Both got unique characters

[@damilolamilburn6864]

Ariel Helwani is such a great interviewer, having the balance between speaking and asking questions. But also met with such an engaging speaker with Izzy makes for an awesome interview. Dynamic duo.

[@davidcristabel-sala5781]

Exactly his contribution to MMA is beyond what people realize

[@jaywill2697]

Where can I see the documentary ?!

[@kap563]

Where can I watch his documentary?

[@H4mmis]

Adesanya is one truly passionate and true ass dude. How can you not like this guy honestly.

[@Sambo98199]

Yeah he's a top man. People are just jealous and hateful because they're making their own lives suck ass and they hate to see people shining in contrast.

[@lowlowseesee]

@@Sambo98199 exactly. so many folks feed these trolls im like if anyone is talking negative when a dude is talking about love and being himself and going through fire for our entertainment, its clear that they are just people that have nothing good in their lives and need negativity for attention

[@colindowden2182]

@@Sambo98199 Or maybe, and this is a though, people just don't like him because he's not that good of a person.

[@lucaperon9865]

Lol…

[@Juan-oc2mq]

3-1

[@jaredgalarza]

Izzy really said “What did i do??” After Jones calling him out 🤣💀

[@STiergoofball]

I mean he is lowkey right Jon is my favorite UFC fighter next to Izzy but he called Izzy out for some bizarre reasons Probably because he was annoyed that Izzy had such an insane hype and imagine while people at that time weren't that interested in Jones anymore and started to think that he was washed

[@ozborn6381]

Izzy called Jon out first after he beat Silva!

[@dannyvaihu9118]

​@@ozborn6381 no he didn't 😂 TMZ interviewed Jon and asked who are some exciting upcoming fighters he would like to fight and he said Adesanya. Keep in mind, Adesanya wasn't even Champion at the time and fights at a lighter weight. Thats where it started

[@philipquist771]

No he didn't. It was all Jones for a while and Izzy responded as always

[@jaredgalarza]

@@dannyvaihu9118 Izzy was already running his mouth being Arrogant as he is. Jones wanted to shut him up. Now Izzy lost to JAN at LHW he don’t wanna fight any of the big guys 💀. Izzy is literally tryna play victim an act like he is a victim when all he does is Run his damm mouth. Most Insecure fighter he is for him to be badass in the octagon he is so insecure with himself.

[@oshekueshiozeme1178]

HOW CAN WE WATCH THIS DOC PLZ?

[@LuisGonzalez-bj4il]

the smashing machine really is one the best mma/documentaries ever made. and you saying this is better wow i wanna see it

[@andrewdeshields6180]

Izzy was doing so well in this interview until he started gaslighting on the Dricus situation and making excuses for the second Whitaker fight. Edit: For "special" Izzy fans who didn't know what excuse I was referring to: 43:20

[@cheatingscoobydoo]

Tighten up

[@dotsongray]

“Aww he was doing so well in this interview before he said that he wanted a new opponent and was tired of fighting the same guys over and over. Awww I’m so mad now Izzy. You hurt my feelings. Awww poor me”

[@BigballsTerrence]

​@Dotson Gray You seem like the mad one man lmao. Are you hoping Izzy sees you running to his defense or something ?

[@mr.e6748]

​@@dotsongray He wanted a new opponent sure, but why are him and Ariel lying about what Dricus said when he has clarified on this same show. Ariel is a little snake, never forget that.

[@uabforfindingthisbutalr6464]

@@dotsongray izzy fans always getting offended over something not worth getting offended about… izzy has been fighting different fighters, he just doesn’t want to fight risky fights like alex and whittaker constantly because he knows that they can win again anytime… ufc is a skill sport until you get the most skilled fighters fighting.. then its just a chances game

[@R4RB]

Izzy running from the trilogy and before anyone says anything about Pereira needing to fight contenders, he TKO'ed the champion who no one has been able to beat for years, he deserves the rematch more than anyone elsa and is owed it.

[@aristotle9243]

No he is not. He was gifted a title shot and got a tko in a fight he was losing. Then he got koed in the rematch without defending the belt. Izzy got the rematch cause he was a dominant champ alex wasnt.

[@akiratrolliyama4062]

what did you expect? he is ego is fragile

[@sheriffdudu418]

He went to sleep the last bro😂😂😂

[@undisputedchamp4317]

Pereira is fighting at LHW. His own decision to leave the division. I wouldnt be surprised if Alex can have some success there, izzy can move up and meet him there. Watch

[@STiergoofball]

Bro he got a fast track to the title and was allowed to fight Izzy after only 3 fights Then he defended his title 0 times and got KO'd stiff And now he should get an instant rematch again?

[@dadonn4557]

What's the name of the documentary?

[@FeelMyFlu]

Where can we watch it

[@terrencebyrd4827]

Bro a Living Legend appreciate Izzy for all he brings to the sport I love.💯

[@Mathis313]

😂

[@thefourfourfour9512]

LOL he bought disrepute to the spot...running and running , anti fighting tactics... a gyno ,,, drugs ... and then bullies a little kid . clown

[@DrippingInStyle]

Izzy said i'll come from under the ring hahah yoooooo chill

[@laminelson1818]

Its better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.

[@abdielsanchez6021]

Where can we watch this film ?

[@Ar1AnX1x]

UFC not letting Dan Hardy's breakdown or Israel's channel use any footage is such a garbage move when its a free ad for them, they're using their copyright the wrong way

[@ChemistRNS]

Dan hardy can use footage on his breakdown videos because bt sport have the rights

[@MrStiwan46]

The way they talk about DDP is hilarious, I hear a lot of lies. Look into it.

[@JoseCastillo-gt3qr]

DDP is a colonizer crackr rob is gonna humble that bum watch

[@j00stie]

Love Izzy wearing a Daily Paper sweater! That brand really fits him🔥

[@sm9987]

Can anyone tell me where I can watch the documentary?

[@Lootroq]

Israel is one of those fighters whose legacy will actually grow bigger and become more legendary once his career is over.

[@clinch4402]

Remembered for being down 1-3 to Perreria and avoiding the rematch, and failing to beat an average LHW to become double champ

[@wolfswinkel8906]

​@@clinch4402 before the fight, Alex said this would be their last rematch. After the fight, Alex said his next fight would be at 205. Your lies wouldn't hold up in court: the evidence is out there.

[@kayodeayangbemi9962]

​@@clinch4402an average LWH? He was the champion

[@clinch4402]

@@kayodeayangbemi9962 Have you seen the STATE of that division? It's the weakest men's division bar heavyweight.

[@simonkanatschnig5158]

@Clinche bro you should search for a new sport if you really think the lhw division was weak.... And even more if you think That jan ain't really good... One of the worst takes I have ever seen. You got no clue about mma if that is your real opinion

[@slickdon1]

Firstly it was usman saying who’s really African n then it was du plessis coach who responded, if you use Izzy’s dumb logic of ancestry the whole world originated from Africa. At the end of the day du plessis was born there n lived there his whole life, kamaru was literally called Marty from Nebraska the American dream 12/13 years ago 😂😭 usman basically said I’m black he’s white so I’m the African so Ariel needs to chill with the race bating

[@rubzzz0415]

Dricus need to chill his white European ass

[@illgamer2520]

whats his doc called?

[@cory.peterson.archery]

How do I watch this documentary

[@jaybirdful]

After this interview I don’t know that I can ever root against Izzy again Epic Guys got some serious class

[@goat252]

Mocking the child of the man he just ko’d very classy indeed

[@AUZlE]

Yep, still doesn't understand that being black doesn't make you African unfortunately.

[@akiratrolliyama4062]

lmao you are a d-rider

[@JonJon-pj9ly]

Being a good speaker doesn't always mean you use the most complicated words. I'm a fan of Alex first, but Izzy has always been one of my favorite fighters ever, he inspired in my personal life when I watched him on Joe Rogan like 7-8 years back. This dude speaking whatever thing is gold, I could listen to him for hours, and of course the fighting too, I honestly didnt think he could do that, very impressive.

[@NewWorldCT]

probably the most relatable guys in ufc history tbh. but also he's so weird. his own guy thru and thru. has NEVER changed.

[@BTeezy82]

Where can I watch

[@trenboloneytony7609]

Always bringing the heat Ariel… bravo🙌 👏

[@allaboutthejuice9085]

Izzy u are loved all around the world bro, u legit the Mma middle weight hokage 🔥🔥🔥

[@joshfeehan6929]

What's he released wanna see it what's it called?

[@jenncmo378]

WHERE CAN I WATCH HIS DOC?!

[@WingsOfHeartFailures]

We know what you are Ariel and your tricks.

[@salemsarni-gg7md]

I am speechless...Oh my God he brought up ancestery...this is dispicable

[@micahmccord9811]

🤣🤣 love Izzy man dude is humble and seems like just a fun guy to be around

[@JoseCastillo-gt3qr]

Facts

[@johnclayton9775]

Where can I find the Izzy documentary?

[@hok114]

To this day I’m pissed Alex got overzealous in the rematch😤😤but how can you blame he beat him 3 times in a row

[@revfortunenwachukwu9243]

Hater! Sore loser! Live with it...... The King is here!!! The 2 time Champion is here! The Middle Weight GOAT is here! ISRAEL ADESANYA

[@danielnillo]

Great convo. Candid, comfortable, inspired, real.

[@Cbss12]

Where watch documentary?

[@brandonbey8878]

Pop Smoke said it best ‘IDC if you losing FIGHT BACK!’ Izzy totally gets it. No matter what you’re fighting against in life, never give up!!

[@jamaicanloneanimal8224]

And he was held at gunpoint while in the shower outnumbered 4 to 1 and actually fought back

[@brandonbey8878]

@@jamaicanloneanimal8224 he had a lot of heart

[@iketurner8212]

Man I'm still salty about Pop smoke #ripthewoo

[@SamuelGBerman]

I told my son in 2016 this man would be the best UFC fighter EVERRRR. Has been such a beautiful ride for my whole family to enjoy

[@JamesKP17847]

He’s not even close to the best ufc fighter ever you were wrong

[@mamakuku77]

Izzy is the best, He said what he said keep crying looser 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mugen11120]

@@JamesKP17847yeah you’re better

[@thefourfourfour9512]

LOL you lied to your son. What a crap role model.. a gay man who bullies little kids

[@stephenhughes5156]

​@@JamesKP17847He is somewhat close. But not quite.

[@theresurrection6561]

what is the documentary name?

[@Skysportsboxingisdead]

Where is his doc gonna air people ??

[@TupacFactsOfficial]

“Take a look at me. What are you thinking, I’m a black man? I come from Africa? Cmon please, look at my heart. Haven’t you seen it yet? Yes I am Chinese. I have a Chinese heart” -Adesanya This dude is a straight clown

[@jesuspabellon9109]

Watched the movie last night, absolutely incredible. Moved me to tears more than once. The vulnerability shown by Adesanya is remarkable. I’d recommend this to everyone; fight fan or not!!

[@NicholasBishop-ig9qw]

where did you watch at it

[@shogunrua4499]

How can you watch it?

[@darkNovaskar]

What movie?

[@dod10YT]

Great interview... Izzy is class👏🏾

[@thefourfourfour9512]

if he was class he wouldnt have bullied a little kid... clown.

[@mannyr476]

vortex off the cage and hammered finish knockout with celebration godamn that was a anime special

[@SouthFloridaRealEstateGuru]

Great interview. My favorite fighter by far. I use this mentality with real estate and it works. Take Izzie's story and learn, apply it and go forward. Love the response to fan photos, 100% praying you dominate for years to come. Pound for pound cant touch style bender. Much love from south florida.

[@P4nopticon]

Simp

[@dopemusic6414]

When you close deals do you do the arrow celebration?

[@NeilSteel]

​@@dopemusic6414😂😂

[@SouthFloridaRealEstateGuru]

@@dopemusic6414 kinda actually when door closes, hey whatever works

[@haachitingandu3406]

@@dopemusic6414 😂 😂 😂

[@Ar1AnX1x]

watching Alex Pereira get finished is like watching the last boss of a Dark Souls game die

[@siliziwencanywa1138]

Lol! I have only played BB and am working through Sekiro, and I get the metaphor completely. Especially when you consider how everyone dies a few times to the bosses before finally breaking through. But maybe Sekiro is more fitting, because you need "deathblows" to actually kill them, and not just chipping away at their health...

[@rangiesonvedastie4017]

😅😅

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@siliziwencanywa1138 good point

[@tangorealauditnz7706]

I still don't think Izzy listened to what DDP said.

[@scubasteve1046]

Best part of this interview is Izzy being on point enough to not accept anything from Ariel.

[@r8m8s8]

DDP was just stating that he lives and trains in Africa, what he said was blown out of proportion. It’s happen with Dan Hardy who talked once that he trained in the UK and Bisping didn’t

[@pilot8220]

No he wasn't

[@joshfeehan6929]

Damn it what's the name of the documentary and where can I see it😂

[@rossipenney5190]

So happy for this dude!

[@marvind.rogers1706]

Two things: If you listen closely, Izzy is legit a fan of Alex as a person and as a fighter. He speaks pretty glowingly of him. And I liked how he backed off of criticism of Henry because he felt said that Henry might still be down after his last fight. Man, that's character. 💪🏿

[@zackkousa]

42:35 best part of the interview 😂

[@emekaokonkwo869]

Just saw it and came to look for this comment, 100%

[@ttot20]

Except he lied he didn’t whoop Robs ass twice he won a controversial decision.

[@zackkousa]

@@ttot20 talking about when they both said hell in the cell….

[@samwouters686]

Where can i watch the documentary they are talking about and why has nobody promoted it haha?

[@Bjorn817]

Shout out to RackaRacka! Very talented KZbinrs to big time directors! Excited to see Izzy working with them!

[@henryvan4501]

Izzy is going down as one of most iconic mma fighters of all time. Hate him or love him, he’s going to be remembered.

[@Shifytee123]

All DDP said was he'll be the first African living in Africa to win the belt. Izzy: He's questioning my blackness! 💀

[@michaelpitt8337]

@@Shifytee123 BS! He didnt say it like that. He said imam the only rear african.. how else is that ment to come across. man new what he was saying and said it on purpose. trying to get himself a title shot

[@STiergoofball]

​@@Shifytee123 I mean He basically talks down Izzy's rights to call himself african for what reason? Cuz he doesn't live there? Wow

[@Shifytee123]

@juice736 that's an interpretation and not what he actually said. To assume he meant something other than what he said and then to be butt hurt about it. You sound like Izzy....

[@STiergoofball]

@@Shifytee123 Bro then that's not my fault You said: ,,All DDP said" And now you are like:,,Yeah I said that he said that but he didn't say that, how could you not now"

[@mitch4212]

Has Izzy forgotten how he kept calling Rob Whittaker a fake mozzie (Fake Maori Australian) and questioning his legitimacy as someone who has roots in both NZ and Australia?