Israel Adesanya Talks UFC 281 Loss, Stoppage, Alex Pereira Rematch, and More - MMA Fighting

Israel Adesanya discusses how he’s dealing with his loss at UFC 281, his performance, his fight week, fight night, Brad Riddell’s decision to step away, his walkout song, the finish, sparring with Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, when he wants to return, why he wants Alex Pereira next, the reaction from fans, and more.
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[@blatancy]

0:00 Izzy dealing with loss very well 2:46 physically how does izzy feel after the fight 4:19 How was fight week like for Izzy 7:11 Watching his teammates fight 11:04 Izzy’s walkout music for UFC 281 12:31 Izzy’s thoughts on the fight 16:19 Izzy’s reaction to Round 5 and the stoppage 21:43 How does izzy feel about Alex Pereira as a person 23:37 was Izzy complacent during the build up for the fight 24:25 Was Izzy humbled by the loss, how Ronda Rousey handled her loses 25:42 Izzy’s closets at the post fight press conference 27:16 Izzy’s reference of Chadwick Boseman’s death, and Izzy’s injuries 29:15 Rumble Johnson Passed away 32:22 Izzy is full of gratitude and happiness 37:21 When will Izzy return to the cage 39:34 how was UFC 281’s PPV buys 40:18 UFC in Nigeria in 2023 43:05 How should kids handle losses 45:28 Ariel’s appearance on Flagrant 2 This was quite hard to do *Please Like So Others Can See* I train at CKB and did a podcast reacting to Izzy losing, please watch if you have time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoqXeqOHm6uGfNE

[@old22k9]

You’re a Top G for this! Will watch your podcast thanks 🙏🏽

[@mainframe4051]

You da real MVP !

[@302QuestSwap]

Big ups my man.

[@TheKetoGoddess]

Goat!!

[@josiffexplosiff1]

It always surprises me the amount of time on peoples hands and then I realize he did it so we would watch his video

[@itsxavier6173]

One thing I've admired about this guy is, tired or not, he'll stay active, and always face the crowd win or loss.

[@deepaknambisan3251]

Well said.

[@KingTairun]

What? he was saying to the crowd "stay salty" when he was winning calling the fans "drunk idiots". He is insurable douchebag when he wins

[@matrix35]

Its all fake and you all are falling for this act? Where is his cocky coach and cocky team?????

[@itumo2645]

@@matrix35 >>> what’s fake about an active champ that fights 3 times a year. Carries all the promo for the his fights

[@immortalnightbody]

@@matrix35 ---- Cocky? Izzy and Volk are on the P4P. Two guys from one small little gym in NZ. Maybe you're just a weird hater.

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

Bro most people would be hiding from the media after a loss like that. Glad to only see more of him. I love that dude

[@sujuoymoum544]

He needs to get used to it before he losses again

[@wonrei]

Bruh he have no choice but to bch about the ref. He trust his coach that said its a good stoppage but now he saying the opposite

[@billygarcia3404]

🌈 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pressfive]

Literally no one hides from the media. All fighters go to the press conference and do media after the fights.

[@MA-gv3wg]

Wtf you talking about? Most fighters still show up to the media after a loss.

[@vaper1986]

Izzy said it best, "people try to project their feelings on you and expect you to act as they would". Love this dudes mindset.

[@outlaw._.lazines]

Elsa

[@o-g-ob4399]

Right! Good health, family and friends are the things that are most important in life. Izzy is not supposed to fall apart over a loss.

[@AlphaSquadTeaBag]

The mindset of making absolutely ridiculous excuses while meticulously trying to also pretend like he's taking accountability when he isn't? Wow, great mindset

[@Jinsun202]

Truly revolutionary and mind-blowing, Jeremy.

[@majinmatt9481]

Izzy walking to the center of the octagon to bow to his fans immediately after getting stopped again and beaten for the 3rd time by his rival gave me chills. Like your world's crumbling around you but to still have the presence of mind to stop and tell your fans that it's ok. So much respect for both men but Izzy is just different.

[@Fuego720]

This comment right here is very powerful. Very well put

[@iketurner8212]

Well said

[@goodhumourwagon]

Pure class after a devastating defeat. How can anyone hate on him.

[@playerhateroftheyear1084]

Chills he says 🤣

[@brandonluther80]

@Libs-r-tards what? Meths bad?

[@profightsinfo]

Izzy became my favorite fighter when Silva passed the torch to him, but man, I’m even more impressed following this loss. What a champion in life!

[@adamparker4580]

Agreed. What a great example to young men he can become by continuing in this manner. I can see a ton of people being utterly surprised. The showmanship throughout his glory ride to the top has come off to so many as arrogant. I hope they see this side of him and reconcile those thoughts.

[@rollo8459]

@@adamparker4580 calculated words from a guy who's carefully trying to control the narrative, since that's all he has after getting stopped again. Very easy to act humble when humility has been forced on him, his words before the fight were very very different

[@Blackeling]

@@rollo8459 damn, what a calculated hater you are

[@TheRealAbraxas]

@@rollo8459 its not really Izzy’s fault he lost. He won every round and controlled the entire fight striking and grappling. Alex’s punching power bailed him out in the end. Winning is winning at the end of the day, not taking anything away from Alex but he basically show zero skill whatsoever in the cage.

[@rollo8459]

@@TheRealAbraxas gonna screenshot this comment if it's all the same to you bro LMFAO unhinged

[@theritwickkumar]

Who here after izzy's win...to appreciate the mindset of a Chmapion...to see how the Greats handle losses and failure...

[@AmpuLeah]

I know it doesn't matter, but my respect for this man is beyond the sky

[@stevengleave9241]

It matters friend.

[@unclejunior2668]

he’s awesome, but absolutely delusional about the early stoppage.. saying he was looking for a takedown while he was bent over with his hands and head down.. he was about to get slept.

[@debock1994]

@@unclejunior2668 not every fighter dodges with their hands up. Arms up brings more weight to move around. He also is confident in his speed/elusiveness to get him out of situations like that. M. Ali and A. Silva are two big names that come to mind. Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee

[@unclejunior2668]

@@debock1994 bruh lol this ain’t one of those situations.. he was bent over his head drooped down and so were his arms .. there was no dodging anything he was done for.. it happens, he fought a good fight.

[@queenslander954]

Yea mate you’re right , it doesn’t matter

[@ivartheboneless5969]

Lots of respect for a man who can face the music immediately after a tough loss. Kept his word to Ariel, probably didn’t expect to be coming in off a loss, and Ariel would have understood if he cancelled but he is a man of his word.

[@kingston23]

Took A Dive Him & Alex Where Smiling At Each Other Before The Final Face Off & Nobody Passing Da 12 Fight Win Streak Without Getting K.O Francis next?

[@mysterykingCCC]

@@kingston23 I guess you didn’t see him get checked my alexs kick, shut up weirdo

[@ivartheboneless5969]

@@kingston23 would be a really stupid idea for everyone involved to fix that fight considering it’s already going to make them all a fortune. Also don’t see how it would make it much more profitable for the fighters or the promotion that they would risk their entire careers and business.

[@UTP504]

Facts man, he’s dealing with it like an adult, grown ass man & a true champion. Also, this is why I advocate for everyone training combat sports/martial arts, it’s teaches so many life skills, and one of those skills is how to take an L, and keep moving forward.

[@xavierb9061]

Lol.. he said lucky leg kick caused it and he wasnt really finished. Also he thinks he wins rematch after being koed last 2 times by him. Excuse and denial he got his story

[@Dottor_J]

It was the best stoppage Adesanya could have asked for. Early enough some people will claim it was a bad stoppage and Adesanya could have continued (like Ariel himself). Early enough he avoided getting knocked out and turned into a meme.

[@rifie1495]

and now he gets the instant rematch because there are still doubts. i wouldnt even be surprised if he is the favorite again in the rematch

[@rifie1495]

@@AQNMedia after watching this interview, do you really believe he wouldnt give him a trilogy? he wants this fight. some people would say he would still be 3-2. but i think he would want that 2-1 in MMA

[@rifie1495]

@@AQNMedia nah

[@rifie1495]

@@AQNMedia nah whoever wins 2 in MMA just wins and has to fight whittaker next

[@britishwordplay4335]

​@@AQNMedia It can't be a trilogy as Alex is 3 - 0

[@EF-wy3di]

Izzy may have been lucid but he wasn't dodging any of those hits nor holding a guard. He was swaying his head back and forth but Alex playing ping pong. The rule is intelligent defense and Izzy was doing his best Rocky impersonation.

[@speedme7910]

That is Izzy’s defense when he’s against the cage watch every fight he’s had.

[@andbo7937]

If you watch the actual fight you can see his dodged the last 3-4 shots before it got stopped

[@michealmatthews1555]

@@andbo7937I literally explain this to everyone when we talk about the stoppage and people act like they didn’t see it🤦🏽‍♂️

[@G-RathBone]

Haha called early and reckons he was just about to take him down and beat him up! Interviewer had Izzys nuts in his mouth.

[@cornelius9836]

@@speedme7910 lol

[@NeoValeTudo]

Doing the media rounds after a devastating loss is savage

[@joemamaedits3396]

Big ups to him tho because most fighters would've canceled the whole press run lol

[@samnero387]

@@joemamaedits3396Narcissistic personality.

[@kyllie1234]

@@jojo-vc4kh damn, izzy can’t win for losing. Damned if he do, damned if doesn’t.

[@Random2960]

@@samnero387 No its not, you just dont like him. Its ok

[@Wayf4rer]

@@jojo-vc4kh How is this not authentic? He's been nothing but real over the past couple days and has given Alex tons of praise. Ya'll really just hate this man no matter what he does lol.

[@harmindersinghnijjar]

Alex Pereira is like the end boss in Prince of Persia and Izzy is determined to beat the game.

[@jole7004]

Much more humble, and the fact that he explain everything thing in detail shows the change of energy from dominant to something else

[@eddiesantini5130]

I was always 50/50 with Adesanya but he seems more mature and the way he took loss shows he’s a genuine dude 😊

[@Mistanyycguy]

He was genuine before the loss too. You just never met the guy. All his team and family have always said he's humble and down to earth. When the cameras on him he's more of a sports star, as he should be. As he said, he's had worse losses in life, people he loved dying, so this is nothing compared to that pain. The haters are just insecure and heartless.

[@jessealvarez5436]

@@Mistanyycguy Him saying he wasn’t rocked or hurt is just delusional though. As soon as Israel got hit with the right straight and left hook he started wobbling and grabbing at nothing. Nothing humble at that.

[@Mistanyycguy]

@@jessealvarez5436 He didn't say he wasn't rocked or hurt though. He said he was fine as in he wished the ref didn't step in when did. He just wanted that chance to try recover even if it was a slim chance and even though it could've gotten worse. He even said that he can see why the ref stopped it from his perspective. I don't know how rocked he was but you misquoted him and took what he said out of context is my point.

[@sah4128]

Izzy has handled this 100x better than I could’ve thought, maybe better than anyone coming off such a big loss. I’ve always been indifferent on Izzy, but so much respect to the man for this past week

[@matthewpaul8755]

Thank the ref

[@rams812]

Did he at least admit to it being a good stoppage or nah?

[@Dom-bn1ru]

@@rams812 he said if the ref didn't stop that moment, he was about to take Alex down and beat him up

[@rams812]

@@Dom-bn1ru haha oh my gosh..smh. thank you, I appreciate the response ✊️

[@Dom-bn1ru]

@@rams812 haha its crazy ppl actually think he's taken the loss well

[@grievous5243]

No one on Earth with the magnitude and star power that Izzy has will do an interview after a loss like that. Props.

[@JimmyKantstandyabitz]

Guessing you’re forgetting about Usman then. He was also graceful in defeat and he got it worse than Izzy.

[@ronror]

@@JimmyKantstandyabitz Usman doesn't have Izzy's star power, and Izzy's third loss to Peirera is a lot (A LOT) heavier than Usman's loss to Edwards anyways

[@imma5761]

@@ronror Conor after losing to Nate.... There you go, the biggest star ever in MMA.

[@JimmyKantstandyabitz]

@@ronror you’re right but c’mon, Usman went out COLD

[@concerthype3143]

You humble Ariel, thanks for the interview. Seeing the Champ speak & happy makes it easy to take the lost

[@juanguerrero6769]

Izzy had a hell of a run!! I think its beautiful to know that you can be humbled at any moment of your career. The rematch will be a banger!!

[@yamaradas12]

Humbled? Lol 😂

[@juanguerrero6769]

@@yamaradas12 yeah humbled in a way, he's still cocky

[@MA-gv3wg]

Bandwagon hoppers. Wait till he gets knocked out again. Everyone hopping on his nuts cause he only entertains them will be diminished. Alex will stop this hype train.

[@booyaah9284]

@@juanguerrero6769 Nah, just confident .

[@BattleBondGamer]

@@booyaah9284 And he has every right to be too. The man beat everyone and was beating Pereira most of the fight (and imo that was an early stoppage because he was still standing. at least let Alex drop him to his knees and call it a TKO).

[@themightyruler1319]

Big ups to Izzy, this is why he's such a big star. Doesn't shy away and gives the fans the content they want. He's gonna make a lot more money in this game, that's for sure. He fought a phenomenal fight, Alex was just the better man in the 5th. Nothing to be ashamed of....

[@johndoekobe5619]

Alex better period. 3-0 lol

[@JayerAura]

@@johndoekobe5619 it’s 1-0 mma and Izzy arguably won the 1st kickboxing fight so imo it’s 2-1

[@dustinkilburn]

@@johndoekobe5619 don’t worry Rob will buzzsaw through Costa, then strangle Alex and keep that belt warm.

[@Soxxik]

Him coming out and talking to media and giving subtle excuses for the loss is his way of coping

[@grboxing2088]

@@JayerAura 2-1 is still really good lmao. Especially since your win is on the biggest stage possible in combat sports

[@gbug02]

Much respect to Adesanya. Hard to not like the guy for being himself and humble. Very well spoken too. I was sad for him in defeat, but after this interview, not only did I feel better but gained much more respect than I already had for him. He deserves the success he has earned in life and I wish him luck in his next battles.

[@kanthony9154]

An anime man that paints his nails and does voodoo

[@24HOWTOGLOW]

@@kanthony9154 You just made that last part up. Please, seek medical attention. You’re not okay.

[@Last_Chance.]

@@kanthony9154 chill out beta boy

[@Jramirezi97]

@@kanthony9154 and one of the most dominant champs that middleweight has ever seen. Why are you trying to tear him down? Lol

[@shadowrain3513]

His humble cuz he lost if he won his gonna be arrogant. Stop buying this humble crap

[@emanuellopez8578]

17:26 I watched the fight again to see if what he said was true, this is what happened Izzy throws a kick which Alex checks and that made Izzy tripped over himself, after that, Alex cornered him and catch him with a jab, then 3 punches more and the ref get closer to them, after those 3 punches, Alex hits him with a left hook and an uppercut, let's say he didn't get rocked but rather just have a bad leg, after he tripped (a second time) Alex connected like 11 clean shots on the head, the last two hit him right on the top of his head because of how low he head was hanging, so the ref decides to stepped in before it got any worse.

[@a.alvarez6121]

It was a dark day but I feel so much better after watching him talk about it. I feel like I needed to see him tell us that he’s okay and everything is alright for me to not be sad anymore. I will always root for Israel and I believe in him with all my heart. He’s so inspiring and I’m so glad I came across him in this life time

[@johnwick6410]

@Tee Hee dang thats sad that you're hating that much

[@thealpha02]

@Tee Hee A Typical Hater! I bet Alex won't surpassed a 12 fight winning streak like Izzy did in the MW division. Enjoy the moment, coz someone is also coming for him if its not Adesanya there is always someone else.

[@trueking1857]

@Tee Hee Conor mcgregor was the worst champ. At least izzy defended it

[@YoutubeCO713]

@Tee Hee what do you get out of hating for petty reasons

[@soapdog5336]

He’s not in good spirits are you joking. rewatch the fight then this again he’s being totally deluded . He’s acting like he’s the main character in a movie and he’s trying to write his hole script about what happened but it’s all wrong. And obv Ariel is going to agree with anything he say so he can have him back on the pod.

[@bulllshitdetector]

So many saved by the Bell issues with Izzy. I can't believe people doubted his pending Victory over Pereirra whom he has beaten up for several rounds only to be clocked towards the end of the fight.

[@jingusus]

Izzy’s self-awareness has always really impressed me

[@chrisvirtuoso]

Man this one is rough...RIP to Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, definitely one of the most amazing fighters in the history of MMA.

[@gurpchirp]

wtf!!!????

[@Pclub4ever]

clout chaser

[@PandemicPete]

What does that have to do with izzy lol

[@Sambigs9112]

Forgotten last week remembered today and will be forgotten tomorrow

[@PandemicPete]

@@Sambigs9112 that’s life it goes on sad but true

[@guihamelYT]

Watching this after UFC 282... And I think that Paddy (and lots of other fighters) should take notes on how great sportmanship looks like ;)

[@markfernandes11]

Lmao gotta be satire

[@aldonsilvers99]

Respect nothing but respect for this dude. He’s definitely one of my faves.

[@bellyflop9723]

When that leg kick was checked,and he rolled backwards, the guy was right there and landed a big shot.its a fight,anyone can win or lose.hes a classy champion.he definitely has humility.

[@Lukecartiisking]

He landed the big shot minutes after Izzy fell back, you spastic Izzy fan watch the fight

[@skoobs3983]

@@unknownunknown3692 yeah but he most likely tumbled because it hurt him, Izzy even said himself that his legs were gone. I don't know if they were gone because of the leg kicks he ate but that check definitely had something to do with it.

[@bellyflop9723]

@@unknownunknown3692 either way after the roll,he wasn't in a good spot.i understand your response

[@JadedJet]

Only acts classy after a loss, would have been his typical garbage personality had he won

[@RemmyRiffs]

Humility? Did you not watch this? He's FULL of excuses and doesn't give Pereira credit for rocking him because according to Izzy it was his FOOT and he was never "rocked rocked" lol.

[@clintonmichael7607]

He said he wasn't rocked but he looked like Frankenstein with his arms straight out

[@postcapone]

I like Adesanya attitude and the way he is taking this loss he has shown that he does have humility and class. Thumbs 👍

[@MoeJetBlackAli]

What made Muhammad Ali great was his character outside the ring, just as much as his talent inside it. Israel has the same vibe. He’s already one of the best to ever do it. Can’t wait to watch him again. Mad love.

[@POPCOIN7]

quick stoppage is rich. 10 unanswered strikes from a power puncher and izzy looked like he was trying to survive the entire time. great stoppage, ariel just a fangirl.

[@allenmk138]

When he has his favorites, he makes excuses for them. That was a perfect stoppage, and the ref gave him a chance to fight back.

[@managut]

Ur both wrong

[@jsands7]

Bigger fan of both him and Usman after their losses. Ready to root for both of them now, tbh.

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

That’s something you gotta watch as a person though. If you’re only willing to cheer for someone after their downfall that’s a problem. Izzy and Usman are or were humble champions. Extroverted confidence doesn’t mean someone is not humble.

[@steelovision5256]

@@SOLE_II_SOUL True indeed! Confident athletes tend to annoy people who lack it, and inspire people who have it. Humility comes in the way you treat others. Somehow if you’re evidently confident and self assured many people view that as not being humble. Says more about them than the self assured

[@steprsonlyent1593]

@@SOLE_II_SOUL not really The smartest people say after a loss it humanizes them people on Long win streaks or ppl who never seem to fail dehumanizes them so it makes sense that a lot of people like him now after the loss seeing how he’s handling it well

[@Mistanyycguy]

@@SOLE_II_SOUL That's it, they are martial artists, but also stars and performers.

[@danielbunk3665]

Ariel.. what you said about rumble was moving.. shared it with your kids.. incredible my man.. as a Dad myself that’s cool as hell to hear!!

[@TMoneyWave]

In life you gotta take losses just to bounce back even stronger 💪🏾

[@guts7152]

Im brazilian, cheered for Alex, but my respect for Izzy really got a lot bigger, truly martial artist, fought an almost perfect fight... Alex is just insane.

[@kells2305]

Alex made the most of his. opportunities against Izzy. Mentally tough and durable. It can be explained with out just using he's insane.

[@noddy2slurps742]

I wouldn't say Alex is insane more like Alex just have knock out power no matter what

[@stevenwilliams3015]

Izzy was insane in that fight, but Alex just have knock out power and good recovery, nothing more, nothing less

[@dickdowndev1312]

Lol

[@dickdowndev1312]

@@stevenwilliams3015 izzy got outstruck, nice "punchers chance" narrative. Cope.

[@daken5566]

“Living life is an art” that’s a tough ass quote, respect

[@vamingxiong4376]

Great fight, great champions, inevitable ending, respect to both fighter.

[@maxkwartin47]

Not an inevitable ending at all

[@DopeCityRecordsOG]

I've been avoiding all of these interviews since he lost because I was one of those fans who took it to heart... So here i am now, having a listen

[@StirsMYCookiez]

He was 100% stunned, that fight wasn't gonna end well for Izzy, face down ass up, reff saved you 100%

[@axel_adams4988]

One of the most dominant champs, second longest reign in the division... Izzy has nothing to be ashamed about and respect for taking this loss like a champ 🙌

[@tsquirrel8675]

Alex turned Izzy into an Olympic wrestler

[@mrspiff6955]

@@tsquirrel8675 Alex went for a takedown first.

[@DGRIFF]

@@mrspiff6955 no, Alex SECURED a takedown first at the end of a round to win the round. Izzy had already tried and failed lmfao

[@BLVCKSHXXP]

​@@tsquirrel8675 like yan when O'Malley was tagging his ass up

[@matrix35]

Its all fake and you all are falling for this act? Where is his cocky coach and cocky team?????

[@jjsavior]

Love the respect this man is getting after going hard suffering a loss and still showing class.

[@Tobi806]

Some People say he is cringe, some say he is arrogant. But what I see is one of the most genuine and authentic Athletes ever. What an example of showing how to deal with losing.

[@stitch438]

Yet he says things like “I’m the most humble champion in history because I just am,”

[@tustari]

Whenever a person says “I’m humble” it actually means they’re not. Because awareness of your own “humility” removes its genuineness. It actually shows your arrogance.

[@rudybarr1911]

I'm amazed at the fortitude of his character. He's still himself with or without a belt.

[@mindrealminsights6517]

Well said. He's earned more respect and a bigger fan base because of the way he's held himself. This loss is the best thing that's happened to Izzy, it'll make his legacy even bigger when he retakes the title

[@Itzbizzo]

He knows he can get the belt back and be great again.

[@ChrisMcloviification]

@@Itzbizzo he not gonna beat alex some guys have that one guy who is there boogeyman and alex is his boogeyman. Handling it like a boss tho respect

[@mindrealminsights6517]

@@ChrisMcloviification Izzy almost took him out in the first round. Plus dominated him in the wrestling. I think he'll beat him

[@ChrisMcloviification]

@@mindrealminsights6517 why didnt he beat him then lol he had 4 rounds after the first round to finish him

[@MisterK-YT]

Such a powerful legend for still showing up after a loss. He went on Schulz’s podcast too. Absolute legend. Powerful Izzy.

[@Team_Banchamek]

Shut up

[@godflow2854]

@Anderson What's life like when you're that dumb?

[@0ddman1]

Wow mad

[@godflow2854]

@Anderson Awww watching the interview of someone you hate so much😂😂 you're clearly a miserable person 😆

[@TheRubberMatch]

@Anderson go touch some grass freak 😂😂

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

I love how is he explains it as his hands up in front of his face but if you watch the fight his hands were down below his waist level as he just slowly made his way lower and lower to the ground while taking shots

[@sunnyday3971]

This is what humble pie looks like

[@Citiofgods]

I hope people take notes ..this is beyond a title loss having this attitude in LIFE is what sets you apart and really defines who you’re as a person ..most people can’t bounce back after losing

[@Nobody-vz9ni]

Yeah you’re right life’s all about making excuses

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

Izzy is delusional and making pathetic excuses here tho

[@smb_plush]

I hope Adesanya comes back better than ever with even more drive. It's been a while since he had this big of a challenge so it should be motivating

[@ariver7491]

Classic man. I see a high potential to be a narrator in the UFC. The way he carries himself, talks and how easy he handles the loss with such maturity. I like this guy

[@RAWFestival]

Bro he acts like a child saying he was injured. He is the definition of delusional high ego.

[@andresgarcia-bw9jc]

Ariel ? Lmao

[@havaudio158]

I was already a fan of this warriors talent, after this video, I am a fan of this warriors way. True sportsmanship at its absolute finest.

[@jordancave3089]

Bro, all he did was make excuses??

[@LearningWithSuj]

Mad respect to Izzy for talking about the loss so soon after the fight. Though it clearly hurts him, he pressed through it. 👏👏

[@wizardds4061]

hes on damage control spreading excuses. hes still in denial

[@catchinxbodiezz9299]

@@wizardds4061 lets be honest who wouldnt be?

[@neilmartin3358]

@@wizardds4061 haters gonna hate

[@wizardds4061]

@@neilmartin3358 facts led to him being a sore looser. i don't let anything cloud my mind.

[@Andrew-ln1gm]

@@wizardds4061 haters gonna hate

[@ayeemm3345]

Regardless if you wanted to see him fall but as MMA fans we are vicious ! This is the man who put the younger generation (audience) on the map. No hate ! Book the rematch

[@Mike-xb7lh]

Youngerhes jones age

[@topsecret5110]

The negativity is disgusting and makes people look like losers

[@wjbt3]

his anime weeb redemption arc starts now!

[@steelovision5256]

@@Mike-xb7lh Lies. No he’s not

[@irateinc]

Bro, this loss, made me love him even more. Such a good human.

[@zke4nab992]

No way the people in these comments are saying he's humble in defeat when he's just saying a bunch of excuses and speaking a whole lotta bs sayin he wasn't rocked but then he was rocked but then he wasn't rocked it was his nerve 💀💀

[@tay_gray]

Love & Massive Respect Izzy for showing up straight after a loss!! Don’t peak now, lots to come! Best advice 👏🏼

[@Mylove_94]

I love how honest he is. What a great example. Be who you are always.

[@thecount1]

what? he is making excuses

[@Mylove_94]

@@thecount1 and I respect your opinion. God bless.

[@Otan82]

@@Mylove_94 he said he wasn’t rocked at the end he was waiting for Alex to gas so he could take him down and beat him up. Come on now that’s not being honest

[@Mylove_94]

@@Otan82 I wasn’t fighting so I don’t know. He knows and I’m ok with that. I know better than to say anything on these darn things. I’m a Christian and really have to watch putting anything on here. Truly sorry I said anything that made you upset. God bless you and your family.

[@Otan82]

@@Mylove_94 I’m not upset and you don’t need to apologize for making a comment in a comments section. It’s just very clear he wasn’t being honest.

[@frankthetank819]

Izzy is such a special human being he knows he lost people can still hate but you have to respect this man he’s a champion he’s strong 💪

[@atrouvasolutshilombo3360]

Yes but he got beaten

[@isaacreign9140]

Definitely painful to watch em lose but I enjoyed every bit of the fight….u gotta love the sport. The adrenaline rush I had while watching every round up to the finish was a great feeling

[@codymachado]

Agreed, that was a really special card… probably best main event I’ve seen in some time.

[@blacksileighty2]

For real. Best card I've watched

[@sobahalkhayr]

Izzy is d only guy that can treat Alex well. First fight, second n third fight Izzy won, Izzy had d fight, Alex just got luck to win

[@arliawanarsadi7365]

Izzy "Hide the pain" Adesanya

[@Oromambo]

That is a warrior. Are you?

[@mattbushnell7885]

C'mon man that was a good stoppage. Pereira was hardly missing. He landed like a dozen SOLID shots, one after the other. Nothing was being thrown back by Adesanya and by the end of the sequence he was blindly ducking.

[@anthonyrosales8456]

Wait where does Izzy say that ?

[@ajmush3131]

Alex is KNOWN for his knee's, BS he was slouched over on purpose, he's NEVER LET THAT HAPPEN HIS BODY WENT LIMP. 1-5 seconds later, the knEe would have came and literally cracked your skull. You need to thank the ref for saving your fighting career more importantly your life

[@mrlegkick91]

This interview actually made izzy a lot more likeable to me. Not that my opinion matters to him but well done for being humble in defeat and not shying away

[@andresramirez5714]

Say whatever you want about him, but he’s definitely got my respect, taking this loss as the champion he is, honestly very inspiring and definitely rooting for him in the rematch.

[@waynesworlds]

Love this sport, love Izzy's humility in defeat, love the honesty, love Ariel's camaraderie with fighter's. Its like two great friends having a conversation, both legends ✌️

[@davidjimenez7556]

100%

[@kamfisher1714]

He wouldn’t have humility if he won

[@thiernodiallo575]

I don’t see no humility

[@SweatyFPS_]

@@thiernodiallo575 facts he was literally belittling the tko, i’d say it was more held his composure than showed humility

[@mmaenthusiast7605]

Let's be real for God sake, Helwani is known for licking fights ass but for Izzy to say that it was only his legs is ridiculous. He wasn't protecting himself against the shots, he fell and got back up but still wasn't protecting himself and was getting hit real hard. I watched the replay many times and either adesanya is trying to sell the next fight or he's just lying. There is no way any sane person can watch that and come to the conclusion that he could have come back from that. Watching it live I kept saying 'double leg, take him down while he's in close range'. I think Izzy's pride didn't allow him to wrestle more but this is MMA so why not?

[@billhoyt9466]

I've never "disliked" izzy.. but just was never really a fan. But damn do I respect this dudes mindset. I'll be the first to say im late to the party. Good to see a man with that kind of resolve. Its a great example.. have no doubt he will get back to the top. "Don't peak yet" is an Incredible quote

[@haydenwheeler5575]

So much respect for Izzy. His attitude, composure, and countenance is incredible.

[@StunnzBADGER]

Like Izzy said, the legs feed the wolves, and compromizing the footwork seems to have slowed izzy enough to land. Amazing champion and look forward to Izzy's future

[@marcelmarshall4240]

He handled that like a champ. I am a fan, now. I hope all is well, physically with him. Live long and continued success, Israel.

[@Mike-ud6hd]

Paulo Costa vs Pereira would be a great heavyweight bout fighting for the MiddleWeight title. I've seen Costa in person and the fact that man, even for 1 second could reach the same weight as i currently am (187) is mind blowing.

[@GrecoNoRoman]

Always keep your humble in fighting. Always stay focused don't get distracted or carried away your here to fight.

[@the-mma-guru]

He seems to have taken the loss well in terms of his emotions after the fight and how willing he is to still do media. But man the excuses he kept making on the Andrew Schulz pod were just worrying, he would make a lame excuse and then immediately counter it with some acceptance to still seem like he's taking it well. Hopefully he clears all those excuses from his mind and accepts the loss for what it was.

[@wheelchairmafia9685]

Alex 3-0

[@chello1351]

Right? Goes from saying it was his best camp to coming up with excuses like how he almost pulled out and how he was about take him down right before the ref stopped the fight. Annoying to hear stuff like that cause people will eat it up, but anyways, still gotta respect him for coming out right after and talking about it

[@alcottdevalte7440]

That's simply everyone after a loss; they all justify it. It's always a great training camp before the fight, and then there's excuses after a loss such as injury related, bad weight cut, food poison, referee stopping too early, judges being stupid, arena being too warm or cold, slippery ground, sticky gloves, fence or ring being lose, cheating, and basically everyone against them; even the oxygen being too heavy like being on the moon or planet Jupiter...

[@JohnSmith-xc1nk]

Bruh wtf else do you expect them to say. I suck I am worthless the other opponent is royalty compared to me.

[@wheelchairmafia9685]

@@JohnSmith-xc1nk Alex is 3-0, Izzy is in denial rn

[@luckyspurs]

Adesanya is a complete pro isn't he. Fights 3 times a year, always in shape, talks well, well behaved, accessible without being in your face all the time. Was really supporting Pereira, but Izzy's grown on me massively since the fight (looked so composed and thoughtful post-fight, even in the Octagon).

[@Fatty47]

As someone who went to school with Riddell and seen his come up through muay Thai, I'm very proud of him and his career. How he's held himself through the process! Such a legend in the fight game. Hope to see you regain that fire 🔥

[@MC-kh1pq]

He looked like an amateur with no ground game. He should retire

[@StrangetownAnimation]

👍

[@805Goodland]

@@MC-kh1pq I’m sure he will definitely consider your opinion going forward in his career mr. armchair cage fighter

[@MC-kh1pq]

@@805Goodland UFC should let him go after his last 2 performances

[@Truthlight403]

Who’s Riddell?

[@stevenwilliams3015]

I used to be a fan, now i am an AC. i just learnt an important thing in my life because this amazing guy. mad respect. thank you Izzy

[@TanRicky321]

This is what both Kamaru & Izzy needed. Adversity as champions to see if they will overcome it. I think they both will next year.

[@carltonjimburton9026]

Usman maybe, Izzy, doubt it

[@TanRicky321]

@@carltonjimburton9026 Who knows 🤷‍♂️

[@rudebwoy8]

DefiniteLy possible. Izzy had Alex almost out and was winning on points before he got stopped.

[@rudebwoy8]

Props to Izzy, a true champion. Congrats to Alex too.

[@simonkanatschnig5158]

It's because they achieved so much that they already are two of the greatest of all time. And they know that they are the best with or without the title both won 3 of 4 rounds up until they got koed late..

[@kennyo1]

Ariel has an incredible way of asking questions and connecting to the guests.

[@johnnybacon8675]

I think we should (and im sure izzy would rather) focus more on how well he faught the rest of the fight more than the loss itself. Cuz he was showin us all kinds of new skills was veryy impressed!

[@stanislavkotzev4157]

He hadn't shown everything he knew. At the end of the fight, he was just using his new gassing tactic - weaving until Pereira gets tired and was gonna take him down and beat him up but the referee didn't give him the chance.. Will probably see it in use next time around.

[@johnnybacon8675]

@@stanislavkotzev4157 hmm im sensing this is sarcasm but literally only like one or 2 words give it away.. gassing technique eh? Lol ass. That technique was actually called the ROCKED sway

[@irateinc]

Goosebumps, from how he describes the song. Love it.

[@superfly19751]

My respect for Israel just skyrocketed. This is how true champion should take a loss. He took this fight very willingly. He could easily told Alex Pareira to go thru the ranking before he could earn the title shot, but he man up and gave his nemesis the shot anyway. He fought well and confident. Credits to Alex; he made the most of it.

[@HoneyWindbutton]

MAD respect for this man in every way.

[@samb9403]

Not the biggest Izzy fan but damn homie has a lot of control of his mind and true confidence. Real one for sure.

[@twentythree7sevensix]

Ariel you are a cool dude, much respect I really enjoy your interviews and it bums me out when people take you the wrong way, I love that you and Izzy have a cool relationship, it shows how much respect Izzy has for you my man! Much love to you both all the way from Kaiwaka, New Zealand.

[@CSprouse24]

People need to start appreciating Izzy while he is here whethter they like him or not they will miss him when he's gone.

[@flyhigh4142]

agreed

[@Dom-bn1ru]

Not me.. one of the most boring fighter with undoubtedly the biggest ego in the UFC

[@DontReadMyUserName_]

@@Dom-bn1ru Another causal cringeworthy so-called MMA fan.

[@Dom-bn1ru]

@@DontReadMyUserName_ im willing to bet i watched the UFC for much longer than u kiddo

[@mooner9030]

Good man, always a fan. But know I’m learning from you as well. I’m no fighter but your ability to learn from the changes in life is what I love. God bless. Man you looked fast and accurate, but I did see you being more timid when engaging then any other mma fights I have seen you in. I have seen them all I assure you sir. I believe you are the better fight 7 times outta ten, and that is the opinion of a man that has watched a loved all combat sports since 96. Heal up, love life, and break the stigma my boy.

[@danielpotts9622]

Top of The Top. Champ of Champions. Absolutely 2nd too none. The Last Stylebender,,Is The Man. The definition of a Real legend

[@thinkingthoughtsart]

Izzy still doing interviews after losing the fight is text book way on how to take an L. Still smiling unphased ready to rest then fight again. This man is Champ with or without a belt! I’m most def taking notes 📝🔥

[@georgem7195]

Humbled Adesanya is definitely more likeable than the cocky one we would’ve gotten if he got the win. So thanks Alex 😃

[@jovonwilliams4527]

You guys kill me with this “humbled” idea as if he wasn’t humble yet confident to begin with.

[@petermisberg732]

@@jovonwilliams4527 like literally nothing changed and they say someone is humbled. Wtf?

[@RS-kt6bo]

@@jovonwilliams4527 He's doing a literal 180 after getting KO'd. That's the very definition of getting humbled you idiot. Even a blind person could've seen how he was acting before the Jan fight or this one. After losing he becomes extra nice and respectful. He's a classic narsacistic guy.

[@a408ridah]

Props to both men, such a sick fight.

[@sitindogmas]

the world needs more of that energy izzy puts out, he's a champion of life as well as the octagon!!!

[@fescolfaro]

Greatest champion I've ever seen losing a belt, and I've been watching this since it started (I was just a kid, but nonetheless seeing Royce doing his thing for the first time is unforgettable). No one has ever seen this more as a player than Izzy. Legend.

[@danieldaniel4371]

Bro he has nothing but excuses… taking everything away from pereiras win and saying he wasn’t rocked. He was out on his feet.

[@reign5563]

@@danieldaniel4371 what you mean he was rocked I mean its not like he had hands down looking at the cage floor taking shots to head or anything lol.

[@pedrogirao316]

What about Anderson Silva?

[@blackpound2297]

@@danieldaniel4371 you clearly don’t like him

[@boewilliam3317]

@@danieldaniel4371 still better then the olive you have as you profile pic

[@jasonmckay4674]

Ok he’s got me back this dude is proper humble and respectful I just hadn’t noticed it before nice to see someone so amazing be able to teach all of us how to handle disappointments

[@Team_Banchamek]

He knew he was going to lose, he doesn’t have a choice lol

[@slicksilver9441]

@@Team_Banchamek lol....end of 1st?

[@only1shinobi]

You clearly haven't been paying attention if you just noticed his character. Glad you see it now at least.

[@zuko7655]

Humble Hes making exuces

[@PacoSmith]

@@Team_Banchamek, this is simply Adesanya's PR team getting out in front of the issue of his getting beaten. They are doing their best to influence (if not) dictate the narrative. They are casting him off as being "humble", but I don't buy it. He is pulling on the heart-strings of those who don't see what they are doing. But in the end, his true colours will show again, leading up to the anticipated rematch. I know Ariel has to book the fighters he can get, but I am sort of disappointed that he didn't have the new Champ on, first. Anyhow, it is one thing to win the PR 'battle' but it is a completely different thing to win in the Octagon. Big respect to Alex Pereira for serving Adesanya a nice helping of humble pie.

[@quex213]

A man's real character shows during a setback. This energy is inspiring and I can only show respect. Perfect example of a strong mind and spirit

[@dontworryboutit6663]

He’s here just belittling the tko, showing no humility, hes not a real champion

[@adolfBBC]

@@dontworryboutit6663 how is he belittling it? He knows he was ahead. He wasn't done. There will always be room for questioning. In saying that he admitted the stoppage and Alex's gameplan was great. Get a grip bro just be thankful someone like this can be honest with the ufc community

[@dontworryboutit6663]

@@adolfBBC watch the video again , izzy tried to say “2 unanswered shots” yet literally it was at least 12. And he got dropped right before the tko. Trying to say he was “still lucid”. Maybe he got hit so hard he forgot about all the other shots lol. Not champion behavior. He needs to own up to it, and not hang onto “all i needed was 3 more seconds for sure”. Alex just has his number, way bigger than izzy, and even izzy tries to say “im strong” like bro, realize hes a bigger badder man than you. or else itll be the same result again😂

[@Xmgnomnoms]

@@dontworryboutit6663 gosh just stop hating man ,it's not healthy. He gave Alex his props.

[@dontworryboutit6663]

@@Xmgnomnoms not hating, to be successful combat sports you have to be free from ego, i try to like izzy, but he talks too much for too little action, and he isnt truthful to himself analyzing his own performance. like i said , not chanpion behavior, Alex, however , doesnt boast or brag, just says how it is. We all saw what happened, no need for excuses, izzy is just disrespectful, especially pre fight conference. He talked all that trash to Alex. Karmas a b*tch and izzy found out first hand 👊🏼

[@hollowhorn3]

What better to explain this fight than Izzy saying "I was winning until I wasn't"

[@mcjmusicvideos]

The more I find out about the details of the fight from Izzy, the nerve damage, the lucidity he had before the fight got stopped, the more pissed I get, but then Izzy's attitude keeps me calm. I'm confused, but satisfied. I kinda luv this dude.

[@kennethstandridge1205]

There is no confusion. His recollection is the same every fighter says after stoppage. He was not defending himself and his hands were down to his side. That's not something he is pointing out because he knows it will prove his story of events to be false.

[@ypure3859]

really like when Izzzy is being simple honest and not cussing. such a cool n intelligent guy

[@oldbloke5233]

That stoppage was more than justified dude is looking at the floor arms by his side and he’s acting like he was fine. You were wobbly as all hell as well after it was stopped u were clearly out of it. Dude can’t just take a loss. Excuses at every corner.

[@vikinginspace4881]

I must admit I wasn’t the biggest fan of Izzy’s personality before this fight. I respected his fight style as he is an amazing fighter to watch but I thought he was a bit arrogant. After seeing how he took this loss in such a mature and humble way he has turned me into a fan. Much respect, I hope he gets to fight Alex in a rematch he really deserves it.

[@TacticalHyena]

mature and humble? he's denied every aspect of the fight that didnt go well for him, listen to him talk and the fight sounds like 4 rounds of leon vs usman and 1 round of o'mally vs vera

[@hunterwaits408]

Israel Adesanya you are an amazing human being bro. You are the best striker of all time. Luck has been on his side, that's been obvious from the first fight. That's the difference, that's all. You are clearly the best fighter. He's bigger and stronger. That's it.

[@jimmy6283]

Mad respect fighting all the top men, I wanna see this in boxing, izzy has been a great champion, and his personality is so humble mad respect izzy