Israel “Stylebender” Adesanya On Losing the Belt & The Key to Handling Disappointment

[@OfficialFlagrant]

STYLEBENDER graced us with his first interview, comment for the algooooooo

[@Hi_Tamera]

Here with the quickness!

[@wc76]

I think Al has a doppelganger. You need to have CajunBoyJake on the show!

[@neel8635]

ashwini

[@dalelane1948]

thank god charla wasnt there trying to out alpha him this time

[@sulbul64]

ariel helwani crying right now lol andrew really is the no1 mma journalist

[@AdelSweezy]

back here after he gets it done! K.o of the year and the coldest celebrations in ufc history

[@mikhelBrown]

YES SIR!!✨💯

[@IamHandsomeRob1911]

Yes sir!!!

[@Wakaflockaflank]

Yes sir!

[@cameron2900x]

Yes sir 😩 💅

[@gurpchirp]

yeeezziirrrr

[@RagingWB]

Mad Respect to Izzy for showing up to the podcast, despite the loss. He is still levels above everyone else in the division.

[@berlin4103]

Not really Rob is really close and khamzat is coming too 👍

[@matt_eberflus]

he'll get that belt back!

[@yodison666]

Lmao level above. Alex disagrees

[@jj.olatunji420]

Levels above everyone beside rob

[@jj.olatunji420]

@@berlin4103 Khamzat wont survive in the 185 division.

[@PrairieDoggin2024]

The depth of character Izzy shows is a true blessing to combat sports. Accountability, humility, levity, pride, self awareness, sensitivity, vulnerability, loyalty to his squad and genuineness. He’s setting an example of not only being incredibly skilled but being a well rounded man. Super stoked for this dudes future!

[@nirogalactoid8398]

3-0

[@breebreejack58]

3-0

[@TheForeheadOfDoom666]

3-0

[@bleakmidwinter9481]

humility? he'd be talking mad shit had he won the fight. He brought up alex's drinking problems to trash him. Alex helps raise awareness to fight addiction.

[@kahok5ownage]

@@bleakmidwinter9481 oh wow, straw man. Shit that didn’t happen that you’re bringing to poise. Tell us more 🤓

[@urkcin9385]

I've always respected the dude as a fighter, but I haven't seen him in an interview since his earlier days in UFC...now I respect him outside the ring too. Seems like he's grown and matured so much. That's always a good thing to see in my eyes. Love the energy

[@mikhelBrown]

Izzy has always been *grown and matured* TF you talking about, Bob?

[@princelypixel-jf5oq]

I hear your sentiment but beyond the trash talk and braggadocio, Izzy has always been mature and with a world-class mindset.

[@kiserianspence5621]

When Andrew said "the way you handled it is making other people okay" I really felt that. That loss hurt me to my core but I feel so much better listening to Izzy talk about the loss.

[@jesusespinoza8467]

How does another man losing effect you? I know you like him as a fighter but it’s kinda weird bro. I love watching Wilder fight and them losses to Fury had me a little upset but not like it’s gonna fuck up my mind lol

[@Realhater1352]

@@jesusespinoza8467 it’s ok to fangirl over a fighter lmao. I felt like shit when izzy lost but watching him be cool about it made me feel better. It’s weird but it’s cool let ppl love ppl

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

@@jesusespinoza8467 people get way too into this

[@vibe9155]

@@Captain_Insano_nomercy Y’all are just dramatic. If he’s a fan, he’s putting energy into supporting Izzy. If he loses, then obviously it will affect him a bit. It’s like seeing your fav team lose a big game. It’s gonna obviously sting.

[@Estroogen]

@@vibe9155 nah my g, it's weird if you're emotionally invested to a grown man who doesn't know you. Kinda weird.

[@CoNiCuZn]

Dude defended his belt many times and is an incredible talent. No reason he should be upset after that lose. That’s how it goes in this sport!

[@nicog7975]

Yeah def shouldn’t be upset about that lose

[@Teddy-se8qb]

izzy thought he was the main character of a anime. little does he know it was alex that was the main character.

[@brandonwayne2343]

@@Teddy-se8qb that's what you would believe.

[@Teddy-se8qb]

@@brandonwayne2343 nah its a fact. alex has a better story fit for a anime protagonist. izzy doesnt.

[@gamingaccount9890]

Man, I've had the wind knocked out of me and was gasping for air. Years ago I fell flat on my back. Knocked my wind out. That shit is borderline scary trying to breathe. I wonder how fighters deal with that? I've seen fights end like that. Fighters got hit just right and knocked the wind out of them. If you know what I'm talking about and had it happen to you, then you know what I mean. Wind knocked out, is 99.9% a KTFO or TKO. Remember the newslady squashing the grapes and falls and gets the wind knocked out of her? All she could do was squeal and make noises. That's what I'm talking about.

[@hugodamiao]

The fact that most superstars that lose go in their cave with their head down, and Izzy is out here with his head held high doing media is very inspiring.

[@elijaharvinger1178]

Unless it's McGregor. People were literally tweeting that he got his ass kicked and still wouldn't shut up after he broke his leg in the ring and decided to give a "I'll be back" speech while his lower leg was dangling like a piece of cooked spaghetti. So I guess it's all depends on who the champion is.

[@SwoleakhulTheBlind]

@@elijaharvinger1178 bro imagine that, leg broken and still all he does is talk shit 🤣 like having a broken bone fucking hurts and Conor’s anger just blocked it all out. Coldest post fight interview ever 💀

[@elijaharvinger1178]

@@SwoleakhulTheBlind No doubt that huge adrenaline dump helped. But yikes that was nasty. I'm surprised he didn't pass out just looking down at his bone bent in a way it wasn't meant to be bent.

[@Keviekev115]

@@elijaharvinger1178 “ your wife is in me dms” 😂😂😂😂

[@elijaharvinger1178]

@@Keviekev115 classic.

[@nicksouza1567]

Izzy is HIM. This dude continues to inspire me man. Even in defeat he is super humble,respectful and positive with everything. That’s a real champion right there.

[@dontworryboutit6663]

He’s not humble at all, hes just holding his composure, making excuses. not being humble at all. Dudes a clown but again he wears girly nails and shit like that

[@johndoehoe8881]

Lmao

[@matterking1]

@@johndoehoe8881 Johnhoe

[@Suhmstank]

Where was the humble and positivity when he had the belt. Acting humble after taking a whooping is the same as apologizing after getting caught in a lie. Its bs

[@rotawo]

@@Suhmstank hes been the same.. Lol

[@gochad]

Measure a man based on how he carries himself and how he behaves after a setback or adversity. You still the King Izzy . Forever proud of you and where you come from. ❤

[@osmanmohamedgaileh3594]

Totally true champion

[@nickkerr5714]

Izzy has his post loss demeanor on point… almost like the was expecting it… lol

[@wanderingandroid]

yeah, coz after all that trash talking only to get KO'd in the very last round of a fight that you were winning. what else are you supposed to do? 😂😂😂

[@samuelvillanueva9956]

Y are u calling another man ur king? U SOULD BE YOUR OWN KING 😂

[@gochad]

@@samuelvillanueva9956 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Checkmate777]

The way he lost wasn’t terrible. It was a great fight he was winning and was still standing at the end. The way he handles it bowing to the crowd and not being butthurt really hit my heart. Great show, great night, great event. Win or loss at the end of the day the story isn’t over yet. Btw there is no f’ing way they are both 6’4.

[@jon9586]

It wasn’t terrible bc the ref stopped it… lmaoo

[@fatherdoug6644]

Ps. Please stop with the height obsession, I’m guessing you’re a sherdog virgin Second, if you see Izzy next to anyone, he’s 6’4. I genuinely think periera might just be taller

[@yeyo6521]

@@jon9586 that's all you took from the entire comment?

[@CrayonsYummyYummy]

Yea i reckon Izzy’s closer to 6’3”. Even in his pics with Ngannou he’s still a bit shorter even tho they’re both apparently 6’4”

[@zacharyhendershott]

@@CrayonsYummyYummy I think Izzy is 6’4”. I just think Alex is almost 6’6” lol Look up the picture of him standing next to Dominick Reyes. He’s fucking huge.

[@bernat2038]

I was a fan of Izzy and he had a positive impact on my life on how to handle it and I was really sad after his lost. But seeing him handling it so good, was a relief for me and it's a good life lesson that I'm glad to get from him and it gives me more confidence on keep going following my dreams chasing my goals. Thank you for being who you are Izzy and thank you Andrew and crew for giving us that really nice content.

[@JJKL78]

100%

[@spirithanh]

Facts

[@inevitablemma1435]

Champ mentality

[@d_rod3]

He's gracious in defeat... but not humble in victory. So he's still a dork.

[@Mistanyycguy]

@@d_rod3 He's not that bad after winning, he's more humble when the cameras are off and goes back to regular life. He's just really competitive and likes to shine his greatness when he's on the big stage, which is only a small amount of time in the grand scheme of things. Doesn't mean he's genuinely like that and it doesn't define him compeletely. People that have actually met him and hang out with him will tell you he's really down to earth. Trash talk in the fight game is nothing new, it's part of the success and promotion because people love controversy. It's worked out for him greatly, he's a multi-millionaire and brought a lot of attention to the sport, it's a balance of being a business man, a star/celebrity and martial artist. Don't take it too seriously bud.

[@darianescorza9762]

Izzy is a world class act. And you can tell he is truly friends with the flagrant crew, gotta love it!

[@bradmcgarvey4454]

The guy who humps opponents can't ever be considered a classic act

[@mahanmoe]

Izzy also got his soul taken 3 times. 3-0

[@oluwaseunjimoh2204]

@@mahanmoe move >>>>

[@Ihatesports420]

Class act who uses peds and humps his opponents after beating them. Absolute class act

[@bossman3169]

Kiwi cuzz 🥝

[@ctrusty433]

Izzy and Usman both gained my respect for how they handled each of their defeats. They are champs ALWAYS!

[@Movnirecag]

Forced into humble

[@danerisauceda4483]

Humble in defeat like true champs .

[@willthomas7666]

No the fact of the matter,that alot of ppl seem to not understand is that,at that level every fight is a gamble and anyone could win,even though Izzy has been the better fighter up until this point,all the guys at the top have a chance,and one mistake and it could all be over

[@Mistanyycguy]

@@Movnirecag He wasn't forced, it's his choice how he acts. He's still the same guy. He even said that he was surprised that people thought Alex was the underdog. He felt he was the underdog. Even as champ he would be rooting for guys he hadn't fought yet to give them a shot at the title, giving them more exposure and a nice payday. He gave Romero the opportunity even though he wasn't no. 1 contender, was rooting for Cannonier and Darren Till to get to the top. He does like to talk trash in media sometimes, but it helps promote the fight.

[@Movnirecag]

@@Mistanyycguy Izzy said something on a promo video a while back that did not seat well to me. he was dismissing alex, he said that he was just someone from the favelas and etc. I was like fu this guy he's a wannabe that move to new zealand with his rich as family while alex was working in a tire shop/construction at age 12. He started training kickboxing at age 22 to fight alcoholism. I don't mind trash talking but when you make fun of someone for being poor is an insult. He was humbled.

[@tor3699]

Props to Izzy for taking on all challenges. He wanted Yoel when nobody else would call him out. Always taking on top contenders. Gotta give him credit for not shying away from competition

[@jayboogie5403]

Um.... nahhhh. He didn't fight against him and then blamed the smaller older man

[@jayboogie5403]

@Alvin J. he ran like an Ethiopian

[@notchad404]

@@jayboogie5403 hahaha, you got shut down so fast and just came back with "oh yeah?! Well uhhh..."

[@jayboogie5403]

@@notchad404 white boy 👦 Ur boyfriend just got ko'd again

[@knottsspitkicker]

Bro. Yoel Romero spared his life. Izzy was leg kicking bitching out of scrap with Romero that whole fight.

[@bboysaif8]

Bro he just lost the belt Saturday and he’s on a podcast, what a guy man. Only a true champ can handle a loss like that.

[@jarnold1789]

I love the amount of respect he’s getting for handling the loss so well, he deserves it. Haha I wonder if the same people would be calling him boring if he won a decision on Saturday night though. Glad this loss isn’t hurting his stock

[@hmsp7799]

He was forced

[@MM-lo8dn]

@@hmsp7799 How was he forced? 🤣

[@bboysaif8]

@@jarnold1789 I’m a big time fan of his and never thought of him as boring. His high-level striking is a beauty to watch, especially in this fight from both guys.

[@prawnfather9517]

@@jarnold1789 100% people would say all he did one leg kick and run if he won. Then they would say he didn’t wanna stand so he shot on him

[@pinuri69]

Win or lose. Izzy is such a charismatic awesome funny dude. He's so much more entertaining and cool to listen to than anyone in the ufc. Love him to bits

[@alexandredufour7358]

Holland is funny tho 😂

[@lordlucanslovechild1595]

I think it is so refreshing watching this man talk. This is a sport and he is a true competitor and that’s what shines through here so much. Love the guy.

[@grthorn3461]

It's amazing to live in a time where we can listen to legends like this speak their minds into a mic for hours. We've always seen top talent in every sport doing their thing on the field but seeing them in podcasts like this makes me feel like I'm getting a peek behind the magician's curtain or smth and I love it

[@mg_phopla]

The meaning of Izzy culture really connected... Glad we get to experience such a special fighter in his prime.

[@abzinhoo]

Ah

[@ohyeahoilfield119]

My favorite champion ever in ufc history. He said after he lost, "Dare to be great!" The kids at home felt that and you are the peoples champ through this lifetime.

[@AuvieKincerII]

I've never seen anyone be so candid about a loss like this. Props to Iz.

[@slee2695]

All he talked about was how well he was doing

[@brando3098]

They were drinking so he's going to be loose enough to talk openly

[@Zy-goat]

@@brando3098 Yeah and he was openly in denial about how the fight went down especially about round 5. Manz was absolutely out. No disrespect to the former champ. He just isn't being as "candid" as everyone is making him out to be after his loss.

[@djangosev574]

He is very slick with his excuses

[@BLVCKSHXXP]

@@Zy-goat that's pretty common in this sport though from many fighters where they're tko'd on the feet but feel like the stoppage was premature.

[@hawaiilacrosse44]

Izzy coming back for that belt. He won the fight up until that last round. Felt like the Usman vs Leon Edwards. One of the best UFC cards I’ve seen.

[@lastword8783]

Alex Pereira has his number.

[@mills1540]

Well Peirera was winning round 1 until the last second. Peirera won round 2. Izzy won round three w the ground and pound. Alex took the 4th to rest to be ready for the 5th. It was a good fight and Alex landed a bunch of good strikes. It wasn't this crazy one sided fight. If it went to decision. Izzy would have won 3-2 which is a close fight.

[@jamesmcfarland6754]

@@lastword8783 lmfao he didn't fight Michael Pereira

[@Deeldoe]

@@mills1540 You are drunk if you think he won the first round. He had 1/2 as much action as Izzy. Izzy was doing work the first 4 minutes, then he even almost got knocked out. 2nd round was Alex's, 3rd was Izzys with ground and pound, 4th was all Izzy again because he had all the control with the same amount of strikes = goes to Izzy. 5th he was winning until he tripped. He legit dominated Alex. Alex looked the stiffest he's ever been.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

The difference is that he's 0-3 vs Pereira at this point, completely different scenario than Edwards vs Usman.

[@classicclipsF_TV]

Absolutely admirable the way Adesanya handles adversity and defeat, true role model. This is him during the same week of the worse defeat of his career, strong in spirit and ready to get back to work.

[@nasiruika1934]

Izzy is so appreciative of how far he has come..... A great champion inside and outside the ring, have never made any comment on KZbin before.... He's a lovely human

[@124Clue]

Unbelievable reaction from Israel, huge respect! A massively talented and intelligent fighter, that loss hasn’t made him doubt his ability! This loss shows how much of an inspiration he is, HUGE! Can’t wait for him to become 2x champ

[@30pipeliner]

Honestly due to how Izzy showed up after a loss just gained my fandom even more than before. This dude is a real champion!!!!

[@canelop4p181]

He ain't the champ anymore though. Alex knocked him out.

[@vqekho4506]

@@canelop4p181 keep speaking Spanish horchata boy maybe you’ll be a champ too one day when you can rember what your people native language is

[@jcvp2493]

@@vqekho4506 but would you understand spanish....

[@MyBodyWash]

@@vqekho4506 bro what kinda comeback is that? You say this shit to Asians too weirdo?

[@bluemosaic49]

He’s beltless ser

[@ericpaulgoldie]

In the eyes of Australian's Israel is a winner, he's blazed the trail for those in a similar situation, he's been a wonderful ambassador for New Zealand and Australia, a fantastic role-model and he gives so much back to the community. Thank you MR Stylebender

[@calcifiedinnerbaldur]

He posted a video of himself inappropriately touching his dog, great ambassador you say lol

[@roddywatson4096]

Whhhhhat

[@zylee7]

Izzy made me a bigger fan the way he took this loss. No shame and no excuses. He gave dude his due, the guy was there swinging at the end still. Both guys deserve so much credit for how they handle themselves. Guys have so much pride and yet are so humble. You can't help but like them.

[@jacquesroux7362]

Erm all kinds of excuses, injured in camp, perennial nerve attached to his face.

[@Zach-wd5yp]

@@jacquesroux7362 let’s get u in that octagon dude. When you use your body at that level day in day out shit happens

[@happyhopehuber]

@@jacquesroux7362 yeah man where do you train?

[@DKT101]

@@jacquesroux7362 Izzy gave Alex his credit. Rarely people come to fights 100% and he’s just sharing that with us. You are complaining for no reason whatsoever.

[@raylewis6227]

The typical injury that was only disclosed after losing 😂

[@CM-xn7cm]

Izzy’s energy even after the loss is unreal. humble. also need a link to those Stylebender tee’s asap

[@braveinternetguy]

Nice hour of making excuses to being a loser

[@afrobian1]

Goddamn I needed to hear this interview. This man is inspiring. It seems like I took the defeat harder than him… It’s ok to lose, kids. Pick up yourself. make adjustments and go again

[@im2arrogant118]

I took it hard too. My favourite fighter by far. Maybe he's just very good at hiding the pain though, because there's no way that shit doesn't hurt you.

[@alexaleman9101]

@@im2arrogant118 0-3😂

[@adiblue999]

Animes making him harder 🥲

[@robbylawlor4259]

Izzy posted an Ali quote on IG a couple days back talking about how it's important to lose, because it's an opportunity for you to show your fans how to take an L. We don't have to pretend that Izzy was completely, graceful with this loss because let's be real he is a liiiiittle salty, but not everyone can be GSP. In the grand scheme of things, Izzy handled this loss like a champ, waaaaay the fuck better than anyone expected he would I'm pretty sure.

[@BLVCKSHXXP]

@Dumb Yet Smarter Than You we get it bruh he lost 3 times lol how many times are you comment the same shit

[@dopedmusic2228]

Always humble in defeat and humble in a win, what a champion. Love you Izzy

[@georgepierre3594]

Thats a champion mindset, a lot of people would be sad after that loss and feel down, hes either good at hiding it or hes happy not being the champion

[@ScientologyHunter2]

I like the guy but he´s rarely humble in a win

[@1DS9]

@@georgepierre3594 hes just that dude man. He knows what peireira is. His kryptonite a guy who low key should be fighting a weight class above with the same kickboxing ability at a bigger frame with more power. But he still is ready to face him. And lowkey izzy obviously has the higher skill level peireiras ability to cut weight and throw power shots is so uncanny its just a near impossible task to over come at the 185 weight and izzy did it for 4 round. These top contenders that think they can handle peireira have another thing coming when they face him if izzy cant finally get it done in the rematch.

[@1DS9]

@@ScientologyHunter2 because hes been so dominant with the opposition being so delusional in their own performances. He trys to be but he hasnt been tried in his last five fights yet his opponents are so confident esp vetorri.

[@1DS9]

@@ScientologyHunter2 and honestly low key he stays humble esp when presented with khamzat most of the higher ranked individuals would go straight to insulting the man. Izzys response was simply show me something first face a top 10 or 5 middleweight and we can get it done same thing he did with peireira who was blessed by stricklands overconfidence

[@Simba-oh2wp]

It feels good to see Izzy doing well after the loss. It’s definitely very inspiring and motivating as a fan of him. Super proud of the work that he’s done so far and can’t wait to see him back in the octagon!!! 💙🙏

[@vqekho4506]

To be honest this isn’t even a major surprise to me based on the way, he handled the loss against Jan as well

[@Sad00kie]

@KHD exactly lying by blaming it on his foot, when in reality he was wobbled out of his mind and was gonna get sent to the shadow realm if marc didn’t step in Karma at its finest when you hear the things izzy said about alex for no reason like a year ago, caused alex to hunt him down into another sport for the 3-0 and his belt lmao

[@TayMon69]

@@Sad00kie Y'all haters funny fr🤣🤣 Pathetic existences

[@TayMon69]

@KHD Got comprehension problems I see🤣🤣 pathetic

[@Sad00kie]

@@TayMon69 you mad the guy you dicksuck almost got frozen like elsa if the ref didnt step in, not hating speaking facts

[@whackedoutcookie4393]

I love how Izzy is handling this. I just kept thinking, "how tf do you come back from this?" With the story, and Izzys legacy as a whole and well he's showing us.

[@adrilopez2k]

He just bagged 1.5 Mil, I think he can take it

[@whackedoutcookie4393]

Wtf does money have to do with legacy??

[@whackedoutcookie4393]

@@adrilopez2k dudes entire drive is to eventually become immortalized

[@adrilopez2k]

@@whackedoutcookie4393 at a personal level, it will help, bc he really fought a good fight untill the Tko, so he knows he can win this dude. Legacy is already made, The GOAT of the division with Anderson Silva. So yeah, money is pretty helpful when you look at it that way.

[@felixliang7558]

Exactly my thoughts. Until I remembered he was the MW champ and I'm not; dude got a whole different mindset to this shit

[@casinoz8013]

Bro I was so sad when izzy lost. It literally took me the whole day to get over it. Now the dust settled, I'm happy for Alex. What a story for him. But Izzy will be back.

[@JOK3RC4RDx]

I know right he put on such a great performance and the TKO came so fast and random it felt unreal like dam I thought he got his revenge maybe next time lol

[@SuperKazon]

it’s funny as fans we’re sometimes more emotionally devastated than the fighters after a loss. Just says a lot about the fighter warrior mentality.

[@ettorebugatti9354]

@@SuperKazon I mean Izzy got like 5 million dollars for this loss so there's a huge reason not to be sad too much.

[@misaelarroyo5712]

@@ettorebugatti9354 sure, but money will b spent and b forgotten. Legacy in the cage lasts for generations, he was right there to.

[@that8968]

@@misaelarroyo5712 well said. NIggas act like everyone is as shallow as them. Nobody is going to remember how much money you made, but they'll always remember your legacy

[@uchechinedu688]

i came here to say, he was humble in defeat and he just knocked tf out of Alex....he is a warrior..... love and light to Alex

[@johnlynch5505]

The energy they’re giving Izzy is going to help so much with his mental recovery from this fight

[@ashutoshyadav4758]

Mann Izzy took this loss like a real hero, never seen anyone so Graceful in their losses as he is. Always the fan ❤️

[@CAPSLOCKDAVE]

THIS IS GONNA BE A BANGER! LOVE HAVING IZZY ON THE SHOW. AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND. LETS GET FLAGRANT

[@MrCutlis]

no cap

[@justinturner8281]

relax hunny

[@Tony_zr]

@@justinturner8281 okay baby

[@kevindally2417]

That's how I felt when the bell rung I felt so sad it hurt. Your the man izzy regardless of the outcome. Hope your rematch goes your way and you rise to the top again

[@chukwuv2738]

Thank you Flagrant and Izzy for making tough conversations easy, setting examples, being hilarious, and authentic. Stay blessed

[@nyproduct1277]

authentic 😂😂😂

[@tivehugbo3455]

This pod is crazy … “ I felt sad as well man , actually depressing he lost“ it was weird , just made me realize how this dude “Isreal “ has been so inspiring and aspiring to me personally !! Love you man , keep inspiring !!❤

[@malaikakhumalo2235]

The gratitude, the vision and the greatness in this room is just crazy.

[@thirty2106]

This aged so well, seeing how he is straight after his loss. Izzy really knew he was gonna get him in the rematch, he knocked him out cold!

[@carsonborak568]

I respect how honest Izzy is , he is not afraid to be vulnerable , something a lot of people can learn from

[@EdgeyGfx]

This is what a true champion looks and sounds like folks. Gives credit where it’s due. This man is special. We should all appreciate Izzy, not only as a fighter, but as a person. One of a kind. Great podcast guys

[@Unwrittenglory]

Izzy is one of my favorite fighters of all time. Have a lot more respect for him after the loss.

[@guguzi952]

He aint the champion, Alex is

[@lxstkid904]

@@guguzi952 he got the heart of a champ. the will to get to the top fall and still fight on. we see man ppl get to the top an lose that fire once they get knocked down.

[@daddycris]

@@lxstkid904 wow 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bill-Shakespeare]

@Wash my soul with words you put a lot of effort into that response eh, Izzy living rent free in your empty dome

[@coreyjma]

The way Izzy is willing to be so open and honest about losing even with all the background noise leading up to the fight is actually inspiring. We all take L's in life and in and out of the cage it feels like this is how a true professional should carry themselves in defeat. Respect to him and respect to the Flagrant team for always showing love and just being real. Love this show man.

[@drew586]

Get this man back on the show!!!!!!

[@Dukesworld1776]

This fan never left you brother. People say you should never meet your idle, not the case with Izzy. Super humble awesome guy

[@M8DBLESS]

i feel this podcast is exactly what he needed ! Guys gave him so much love and allowed him to release so much !

[@VS-gv2mz]

Hey Schulz, thank you for speaking on our behalf and letting Adesanya know how much we care about him! Class act! Loves him - can’t wait to see what he’s up to next. Champ forever, keep on shining your light. Love you Stylebender!

[@kristhovaldez8819]

My thoughts to the T👌

[@realgenjutsu8181]

Yes sir 💯

[@kristhovaldez8819]

@Wash my soul with words Ew, dude... The worst type of cringe. You actually made me make a face right now🤢So much effort just to hate on another man. Like I'm not even really paying attention to what you're saying, I just feel sorry for you man. I genuinely hope you get through whatever you're going through...

[@matthewpaul8755]

@Wash my soul with words uh oh, you got the infamous “cringe” remark thrown your way. How will you ever recover?!

[@matthewpaul8755]

@@kristhovaldez8819 he is suffering from a deadly disease called fandom, it’s a crazy phenomenon

[@NanaSikenyi]

Damn, listening to this interview, I'm even a bigger fan now than I was, man, IZZY FOREVER. I'm relieved of the pain from the loss. I'll forever be a big fan

[@amustr515]

He's an epitome of what a champion is.. graceful in Victory or defeat, hard working, never shies away from a challenge, takes on whoever and whenever not to mention where ever and is constantly fighting and never giving up and unlike many fighter never afraid to challenge himself not to mention his superior fighting skills and how he takes on any fighter no matter the style and always speaks his mind well!!! People are more happy he lost than they are happy alex won they weren't supporting alex as much as they were hating izzy.. that tells you all you need to know about him, stylebender is literally what he is

[@IEdjumacate]

I agree with everything you said except for being graceful in defeat. I think it’s quite the opposite. The only thing I dislike about Izzy is how he handles his media stints. He’s either making cringey insults or excuses like he is now. He’s one of my favorite fighters from a pure fighting perspective. An absolute pleasure to watch. His movement & creative feints are masterful. But to come on here, make fun of Alex & talk about “I was going to back out” and “my leg was dragging” is not very graceful IMO. Graceful is saying “yeah, he got me again. He was more prepared than I expected. Next time I will be prepared to go out there & take it from him.” Something about the way he’s handling this makes me feel like he’ll never beat Alex. It’s like he’s making up reasons that he’s lost to him 3 times instead of just accepting it. If he can’t accept it, how can you expect him to properly strategize for the kind of fighter Alex is? You have to put Alex away. Letting him stand with you for 25 minutes is way too much time to get KOd. All it takes is one shot & Alex isn’t afraid of Izzy. I really want Izzy to beat Alex next time. I think this was good for the division though. I just hope that Izzy takes a more level headed approach & leaves his ego at the door, because that will be his downfall if he can’t.

[@knottsspitkicker]

@@IEdjumacate you're Right about Adesanya 💯. Hes a Fantastic Fighter. But the bottom line is he doesn't know how to beat Pereira. He hasn't found a successful strategy, and that's with Takedowns and mma ground grappling. He should just admit Hes a better fighter. Wether its strategy or just physicality, Pererira just has Izzzy figured out. And Izzzy has no answers for the Left hand, except for corny excuses and false humility. Adesanya is a Great fighter but has terrible character and Ego problem.

[@jblps]

"graceful in Victory or defeat" LMFAO are we talking about the same guy who dry humps people and meme dances on former champions? The kid is a punk and he got his KARMA last weekend. It was delicious to watch

[@amustr515]

@@IEdjumacate bro I respectfully disagree first of all what is cringe and what isn't comes down to perspective and what ur standard of cringe is to me he's just expressing himself I don't think he's cringe at all (except for that Elsa line obv to be fair😂) but it's not like he lost like Cormier did and there is no rivalry he got robbed the first time and the second and now he lost and said his leg was compromised which it was and gave alex props and said the stoppage was fair but his leg was indeed compromised and he was superior for almost the whole fight but like you said alex needs 1 punch and the fact that his leg was the way it is allowed alex to get it and izzy not to circle well you could see it.. anyways I have the utmost respect for alex he's a great fighter but I see izzy graceful in defeat tbh he said the stoppage was fair he said pereira beat him and gave alex his props

[@jimmys_john7708]

@@IEdjumacate it’s called confidence you pussy

[@ASR-ash]

Man the last bit of this ep was so powerful I teared up a little. So proud of this man, I'm an even bigger fan now after how he handled it all. ❤

[@ASR-ash]

@Jack Nohi what's wrong with being gay? lil bro

[@amrlazn]

COMING BACK HERE AFTER 287 WOHOOOO IZZY MA BOYYYYYYY

[@aztechrex5275]

Used to be a hater for izzy but after hearing him talk and share his experiences and personality, im convinced that he really has champion mentality. Hard pill to swallow for me. Will be rooting for his future fights from now on.

[@JM-bx2vg]

TBH izzy ain't bothered because he knows alex didn't beat him fairly, you 20lbs over your opponent that is damn near cheating if izzy 210 and alex 225+ on fight night nothing fair about that and worst thing is izzy almost beat him being that much smaller has to be a confidence booster if anything lool I wouldn't sweat losing a unfair fight either no one beating izzy fairly jan was 20lbs bigger too, so izzy basically undefeated since no one has beat him under fair circumstances

[@desmondayeni9178]

We don't welcome you..gtfoh

[@aztechrex5275]

@@desmondayeni9178 im getting 2nd hand embarrassment from this comment.. its ok desmond... its ok..

[@GSG0728]

Izzy is such a cool dude, like damn man. Full respect for him and how he treats the ppl in his life. So down to earth and obviously inspiring. Really hope he gets the title back

[@donknoward2832]

Schultz MUST be the greatest MMA journalist of all time, heelwani couldn’t even dream of getting this interview

[@youtubegoogleb]

@Joshua Smith covetous jewhani

[@nothappyboi9453]

@@youtubegoogleb bro lol😂

[@theuniverse7227]

Dude is literally on the Helwani show as we speak 😂

[@Lockdown335]

@Joshua Smith The snake always finds a way

[@Dylan-mi7rp]

Nah he’s just a good friend:)

[@prashanttewari]

Best episode till date.. Adesanya is a boss.. Can't wait for his redemption arc.

[@Dropnostop]

It’s refreshing to see Izzy in good spirits.

[@yourtube1424]

Izzy man you have such a big impact on so many people as an athlete and a person, so glad to see you back out with a smile on you’re face so soon! Life is way too short! Amazing atmosphere in the interview from you guys unreal job! May all you’re blessings continue ❤️

[@arkarh1114]

When Izzy hop on Flagrant the energy is on cloud 9, what an amazing personality ! this pod was FIRE

[@billgober2]

This dude is really mature for his age. He's respectful and accepts his own flaws and failures and tries to improve from them and appreciates what he has.

[@MrUldahl]

This was a beautiful closure to the fight for all of us. It was phenomenal performance - Thank you Izzy!

[@kweku_tate07]

The Dedication Izzy has in this sports is really amazing. He knows everything and every move and even event that has happened. He even knows the tattoos of other fighters. This guy is really passionate about fighting

[@justinhalloran5182]

Love you stylebender you’ll be back at the top in no time. Thanks for the content Andrew.

[@kreizeeboi]

Yes he will be back on top. In one FC 😂😂😂.

[@maddyewton5802]

@Joshua Smith bullshit. Izzy was mopping Alex the entire fight. He was dominating. He can definitely get the finish on him. You mf act like there is some huge skill gap. If there is that gap is going the other way.

[@olaoluwaakinyemi418]

He's still at the top. Izzy was never gonna be champion forever but he's literally at the top of the world. No champion in UFC since Connor has transitioned into the mainstream like Izzy. Which is exactly why he gets all the hate, people love to see someone who's winning in life take an L

[@joshuabryant9845]

@Joshua Smith Was definitely 3-1 tho, man.

[@trinidaddy]

@Joshua Smith you talk about izzy way more than any of his fans. You're the real fangirl. Him losing was probably the biggest moment of your year, congrats.

[@folartjr]

When Izzy lost I was devastated as I lost the unbeatable mentality towards him, but seeing his reaction has really brought that back even though he lost

[@1DS9]

It sucks man i hoped he wouldve beat pereira. But honestly ,and ive held a huge opinion against people who use the term, peireira is a weight bully whos izzys raw skill almost pulled a win against a man who walks around at i believe 238? Should not be fighting at 185. And izzy almost got the win. Dude is hugely talented insanely respectable and so well spoken id say he comes off as one of the more intelligent individuals in the ufc. Idc if he has the strap or not im tuning in for the individual. And honestly i think hell pull the win next time with an adjusted game plan.

[@1DS9]

I just wish he got to beat anderson win streak at middleweight record before losing just because this man deserves it so in touch with himself and who he is and humanity as a whole i have a huge respect for him and it blows my mind everyday when the thought hits me that he isnt currently champion because hes that dude.

[@nate6447]

Izzy is such a champ. Going on the pod after such a last minute disappointing loss, Izzy will always be my favorite fighter for his fight IQ and amazing attitude

[@renansochodolak8854]

Sure… “he won the first fight because he was in Brazil…” great attitude

[@Csencharles]

I felt terrible watching Izzy lose too, I sat on the floor in front of my TV for an hour then couldn’t sleep for 2 more. Seeing him okay makes it better for me 😂

[@KalamariKing23]

I Kno right? Lol He doesn't even have a mark. Unbelievable.

[@ashleyjayslater]

Izzy is the goat. Humble, caring, loyal and down to earth. Gave credit to pereira after the loss, made no excuses, shines light on others, gets excited when others do well. Big fan not just of the fighter but the person as well. Great blueprint of how to be a good human.

[@rept1lianl1zard82]

This is why he’s a true winner beyond just the belt. Here on a podcast right after losing the belt talking to us straight and keeping his head high. He’ll be back, we know it.

[@dialac1]

The loss hurt me more than it hurt Izzy apparently. He’s still unfazed. Props to him

[@chrisconnors9449]

If you think this loss isn’t bothering Izzy you are being fooled. Izzy is just not showing it in front of the cameras.

[@Icuucm]

Ya’ll stupid if you think he’s unfazed lol. Everyone mad a Brazilian won 😂. To bad he’ll loss the next rematch if it happens and ya’ll still be saying the same things lol

[@Icuucm]

@@chrisconnors9449 100 percent it’s a front. They are all angry lmao

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

He lost to his father 3 times now. It's not a surprise, he expected to lose

[@rogerhinds4062]

How did people think he could be a guy who beat him twice and knocked him our

[@MrDenLDC]

Cant wait for the new ep to drop

[@KRNCHTME]

It was tough to see Izzy lose like that, but listening to this conversation certainly eased the pain. He’s handling it like the true champion that he is! Much respect. I’m an even bigger fan now than I already was. Can’t wait for him to win the next two matches in this inevitable trilogy!!! Side bar - Schulzy’s watch game is top tier! Only the real ones will recognize the Vacheron Constantin 222 on his wrist. Stay classy my friend. Double side bar - Akaash, if you ever need a temporary fill-in at any point, holla at me.. your brown brethren (me) is up to the task. ✊🏽

[@MauricioAlexandroLopez]

Tasteful comment ✊🏽

[@Zy-goat]

You must not be watching the same video as me. Nigga is is straight up denial. Maybe ur just not reading it but man is literally lying to the viewer and himself all throught.

[@jojom1817]

Izzy has such a strong mindset. Its great to see someone like him handle a tough loss like this

[@JM-bx2vg]

TBH izzy ain't bothered because he knows alex didn't beat him fairly, you 20lbs over your opponent that is damn near cheating if izzy 210 and alex 225+ on fight night nothing fair about that and worst thing is izzy almost beat him being that much smaller has to be a confidence booster if anything lool I wouldn't sweat losing a unfair fight either no one beating izzy fairly jan was 20lbs bigger too, so izzy basically undefeated since no one has beat him under fair circumstances

[@kevinking2380]

The chemistry is just different then the other guests. You can tell they are actually friends and fans of eachother

[@jasonk2264]

I'm not a big fight fan, but I'm for sure a stylebender fan now. Such a humble and inspirational guy.

[@CoggedCG]

Loved the energy he had for this as always, and I’m glad he’s doing ok after the fight. Real fans will always support regardless of success or failure. All love Izzy🙏🏾

[@cameronvendetta4522]

Even if he never won another fight, I’d still be a stylebender fan for L. One of the most likeable and memorable guys ever.

[@hamishstubbs]

The energy you guys bring with any pod with the CKB boys is unmatched!

[@jonlaboy291]

Respect to Izzy he's not making excuses and giving props to his opponent this was a great interview

[@khaoswilliamsjr]

I heard about 8 excuses in this video what you mean son 😂

[@charlesm835]

Incredibly inspiring energy Izzy brings in defeat. Have loved watching Flagrant since the early days and this pod just brought all the emotions to a boil. Top of the game 👌👌❤

[@tristanedwards2175]

Love you izzy and I'm glad you chose flagrant to come talk with first 🤙

[@nimahanna1709]

we've seen fighters lose their minds after losses in recent times; paulo costa, deontary wilder, anthony joshua, connor mcgregor. Glad to see izzy stayed humble.

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Yep ,alotta folks here in Nigeria really felt hurt that Izzy lost,even my lil cousin came running with her phone out almost in tears saying Izzy lost. I didn't even know she was a fan.

[@judah9906]

Bro that shit hurt me bad, I just came to terms to be able to watch the highlights today. Smh but I'm happy he is in such good spirits and I hope he knows that we Nigerians ride with him 100℅ win or lose, same with Usman and even Ngannou. He is our champion regardless, they are all our champs.

[@realgenjutsu8181]

Dude I'm Botswana and I was gutted the whole day. I had to force myself to watch all the replays and analysis of the fight as well as the comments from the haters, just so I can get the hurt over with. I'm so grateful that the Flagrant boys are showing him Love and honor on our behalf

[@debsaye3360]

@@realgenjutsu8181 There is haters on both sides, I was rooting for Pereira but just realize we are all basically the same but rooting for other sides of a coin

[@realgenjutsu8181]

@@debsaye3360 Very true

[@jordanclarke6450]

If you were unaware of Saturday night’s result just based on Izzy’s attitude you’d swear he won, champion with or without the belt. He’ll be back 🇳🇬🇳🇿🔥

[@kingston2411]

Izzy won at the end of the 1st round

[@Adam-de8yi]

Izzy is someone who I look up to. He's all smiles and giggles after that unlucky loss. Hope he gets the belt back, but what a performance from PoAtan.

[@garyleija]

Really? Lol

[@Adam-de8yi]

@@garyleija yeah 100%. People think he's weird but I followed his career pre UFC, and enjoy staying off social media where people make fun of him. He's inspirational and comes from nothing

[@sheshewantit45]

this aged pretty well

[@hispanichipstervlogs8971]

Its so amazing hearing from the champ what the strategy was to defeat him. After years of him showing his style and how invincible it seemed. Someone finally found the cracks exposed them and had the follow up necessary to secure the victory.

[@wapoj4220]

@@Vinylvine22 who cares dude

[@hispanichipstervlogs8971]

@@Vinylvine22 *former champ

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@Vinylvine22 former champs are always considered champions bro, what are you saying? If they introduced Anderson Silva or Mike Tyson etc they’d call him the champ too. It’s normal. Especially in more casual interviews like this

[@BoxCJ206er]

I hope he works on his boxing a lil bit

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

Bruh Alex beat Izzy twice already, Izzy never has had him figured out

[@DenisDamulira23]

Respect to Izzy for showing early on the podcast. What makes a real man or woman is how you act when things don't go your way. thanks for teaching us Sensi Izzy

[@ldoom405]

Izzy is that dude, he made me invest time into watching the UFC. I trained in Kung fu love stand up fighting and for a long time UFC wasn't my Cup. He eased me into the sport. I been watching him for years now and am a huge UFC fan all across the board. My friends got me to come to a fight to watch him knowing I was gonna fall for an anime loving stand up fighter. His conduct from his humbleness to his trolling is all perfect and he deff inspires me low key in a lot of ways. We all know he's the true GOAT and Alex don't got the formula to win a second time. I know that

[@jblaze1336]

FACTS MAN GREAT POST , MCGREGOR DID THE SAME FOR ME , NOW IZZYS THE MAN BUT UNLIKE MCGREGOR HES A GYM RAT WHO STAYS HUMBLE AND GIVES RESPECT ,CAINT WAIT FOR THE AND NEW 2 TIME CHAMP

[@FNBen1090]

I love how Izzy is like I’ll follow him to the favela until I beat him. That’s literally what Alex has done and has been doing to him the past 8 years 😂.

[@MsTriggaTre]

That’s just a fighters spirit. But let’s be honest, Alex lost the first fight. He got preferential treatment being Brazil but he got his ass whooped, the other 2 times he was also loosing the fight up until the last second. Just some facts 💯

[@Scp716creativecommons]

@@MsTriggaTre first fight was China, the knock out was a couple years later, in Brazil.

[@HeavyStorm1]

@@MsTriggaTre guess those facts were lies huh. First fight in China, second fight Brasil. Scoring is different in Kickboxing than UFC.

[@painandpyro]

Difference is Izzy earned his way to a ufc championship the hard way. Lets be hoenst, if it weren't for him, Alex would still be stuck trying to get off the ground against unranked middleweight bums

[@staj]

True Champion the way he took that L, isn’t hiding and still respects Pereira. Belief in him restored. 👑🇳🇬 p.s. Schultz’s pronunciation of “Adesanya” is beyond impressive!

[@MrJesusdoesntsave]

Much respect to Izzy. We all know he'll be back.

[@tmdao89]

that moment with alex and izzy was dope, you can tell the love was real. Respect 👊

[@TraderRY]

It's so dope to hear how in tune he is with EVERYTHING!!Even stuff you wouldn't think like even the corner talk and praising it,all the different sequences,his mind is so clear and on point it's amazing to hear!!He was winning that fight and know he'll win it back i just hope nothing stops it!!GREAT PERSON🙏

[@matthewpaul8755]

Coping

[@Za-ph8ql]

@@matthewpaul8755 you won’t go far with being negative

[@matthewpaul8755]

@@Za-ph8ql honestly is the best policy. But being fake can get you far!

[@1DS9]

@@matthewpaul8755 yeah truly wont knock that.

[@1DS9]

@@matthewpaul8755 you seem real af with that response but peireira is weight bully who cut 50 lbs lmao. And ive never used that term

[@Mario-mt4ru]

Izzy displayed a real champ mentality didn't duck the fight and despite losing still did all interviews an podcast like a real professional 👏 👌 👍

[@bumtobachelor1908]

This goes to show that everyone needs a comedian such as Schulz as a friend. Izzy is literally laughing and having the time of his life after a lost.

[@zudinz55]

He did not loose in his mind as he was moving so he is looking for a rematch. I think so Izzy will do it in a rematch., :)

[@007oskari]

@@zudinz55 yeah, izzy pretty clearly won 4 rounds

[@erikaw7767]

you could make an argument that its better ratings after he loses lol

[@BamOn742]

@@007oskari hey ... have a look at mma guru breakdown off this fight

[@johnysimps1191]

Izzy is simply a living legend. Another flagrant banger.

[@devinsilva2102]

“I don’t care if I’m 60 and got to come to his favela.” Man this started off Amazing 😂