Coach Rules Out Israel Adesanya Trilogy Match With Alex Pereira for Now | The MMA Hour

[@pwh7925]

I don’t blame Izzy or his coach for not wanting to fight Alex again but their record is 1-3 in combat sports against him. Alex didn’t ask to be fast tracked but when he was he knocked out arguably the best middle weight after losing most of the fight then agreed to an immediate rematch. Alex has been nothing but a competitor and has done what the UFC asked of him. If he wants a rematch to settle a true mma trilogy, I think he deserves it.

[@damienpatrick8334]

The ball is in Izzy and co's court. Remember Alex was KO'd which means he is suspended for 6 months. Izzy is an active champ and might wanna wait that long. Plus everything hints that Alex might move up, cuz that weight cut is fkn brutal for him.

[@katelyn9182]

PWH couldn’t agree more 👍🏻

[@theeo500]

Sooner or later it needs to happen

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

you are acting like alex did izzy a favor for the rematch. insaneee cause he have no choice izzy is a dominant champ 6 title fight wins 5 title defense, lol immediate rematch or strip the belt. Y'all acting like izzy was gifted a rematch lol

[@ImJusWatching]

bro that’s not how this works, Izzy wasn’t done a favour getting the rematch. he was dominant champion on the way to win the fight before getting ko’ed. just like Glover vs Jiri, that’s why Izzy got the rematch. on the other hand Alex was done a favour to get the title shot in the first place, so now he gets back in the line to work his way up & earn the trilogy

[@federalgodson]

The gameplanning involved in this is one really was impressive from both teams. It's rare to see Izzy in the pocket but dude was in there for those two rounds.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

That's how he has gotten all his ko's in MMA. His ability to fight from a short distance while being so tall is extremely underrated because the taller fighter loses his height and reach advantages that way, especially while being defensive and offensive at the same time.

[@botondbakos5954]

And he was getting hurt in there but he still hung in the pocket so he can counter Pereira. Shows how he wasn't scared of Pereira like a lot of people said before the fight

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@alcottdevalte7440 yeah, but he was willing to trade in the pocket way more in this fight than he usually does. Most fights he waits to counter, and then it’s over. I’m this fight he seemed to want to trade from the get go. Certainly the beginning of round two. I mean, at one point he even steps into the picket, and throws his hands up. He basically told Alex with that that he was willing to trade. Izzy is very rarely willing to trade, because as Eugene says, he never had to until now.

[@commonNigerian]

@satoshi No he is not! Cheers!

[@unknownunknown3692]

But the gameplan from izzy failed for 90% it balcfired putting pressure on alex his legs were chopped

[@Nammicus]

Eugene shed a tear at 16:30 without showing any emotion 😂 one of the best coaches in the game

[@RekusoXYZ]

that was one of the weirdest tears ive ever seen in my life

[@JakeAllen3]

Amazing 😂 proves he shows emotion after all

[@marvin469]

@@RekusoXYZ LMFAO

[@mepskiii]

Pretty sure it was spit 😂

[@ficadeolho123]

Straight rematch, is 1x1 in mma and 3x1 overall, the fans want to see it next

[@emanuellopez8578]

So, Alex doesn't deserve a shot, they don't even mentioned going up, or fighting Khamzat, nor Whitaker, but you want to fight Strickland 😂? basically what they are saying is "we don't want to take any risks, we want a fairly easy fight"

[@yeyo6521]

Alex has only 1 win over any top 10 MW. You don't get a rematch after not defending your belt. AP got flatlined & is moving up to 205 for good reason. No immediate rematch he knows he will have to fight contenders he skipped. It's funny how this narrative is Izzy is scared when it's Poatan who needs to do what is necessary to earn a rematch

[@theeOnslaught]

@@yeyo6521 FACTSSSS

[@kennyjoeljefa5391]

What have your khamzat does in middweight to even brings him up for title shot discussion? Is that how title shot is being thrown around now, I thought is earn, no middleweight worth title shot for now except Whittaker, anyone else that want title fight should go through the rank both khamzat, Alex that just have only 3 UFC fight and was babyed to title fight, du plesse don't worth title fight, Strickland Also they all should fight to earn shot.

[@Robin-yq4ro]

Eugene is a coach, mentor just an absolute blessing to Mma world. No doubt instrumental in shaping and molding countless young men. to greatness, as fighters, but, more importantly, good human beings. The man exhibits rigorous honesty.

[@SaraMightyX3]

Alex is moving to 205 🦆🚭🥶😴

[@FirstnameLastname-do1px]

Izzy is the direct opposite of a ‘good human being’ lmao.

[@Robin-yq4ro]

@@FirstnameLastname-do1px Not one of my favorites either (Izzy), but,if you listen to Eugene,he said, Izzy is one of the harder ones to check in his gym. gym.

[@raycornett5854]

They really don’t want that rematch to much of a risk

[@hoodvillian]

@@YetAnotherRetardedYTUpdate if Alex does his job, Izzy challenges him at 205 for the lhw title. Winning the trilogy and knocking poatan out in his first title defense again will be Legendary.

[@mrsix344]

This is kamaru Edwards moment, izzy will win a rematch on points

[@Braidas]

funny this was probably the first one of their fights when alex was winning early

[@bbarxx]

If what coach Eugene said is true about taking a calculate risk sitting in the pocket then that would make sense that Alex was getting in more strikes. In this interview it sounds as if they were trying to draw Alex in to throw certain shots so they could counter. We know Izzy is a counter striker but sounds like they were looking for a very specific opportunity to other times. Maybe they were looking for the same opportunities but took a slightly different approach.

[@Braidas]

@@bbarxx i mean maybe, either way, alex was winning the fight up until then. even if izzy was looking to counter in the pocket, he was losing there and eating leg kicks

[@zdrol_]

@@Braidas Score cards revealed all 3 judges gave Izzy round 1. So clearly he wasn't winning up until the knock out lol

[@CaughtInp]

their first kickboxing fight was controversial in the kickboxing world. majority had Izzy winning the first fight.

[@Braidas]

@@zdrol_ that's mma judges for you

[@Meechy44]

"we want to prove we're the best, and when you beat someone 2 or 3 times, you've proven you're better" that's a bit interesting coming from Eugene eh?

[@J1283-s1k]

The weirdest comment given it's literally in the context of saying Adesanya is okay not fighting the same Alex who's beaten him convincingly 2 times and won the first fight also (although some think Adesanya won that one, but still).

[@watsgood2317]

Uh hes talking about beating someone two or three times . In mma aka rob/vettori .2 diffrent sports

[@jasonborotra4208]

Obviously he meant the other Contenders 😂

[@ImJusWatching]

talking about mma… come on

[@Meechy44]

@@ImJusWatching cope... He didn't say MMA, he said if you win 2-3 fights, you're better. Lol

[@projectmayhem2330]

He says he wants Izzy to fight someone new, “when you have beaten a guy 2-3 times, you have beaten them, there’s nothing else to prove” yet Izzy just fought Alex for the 4th time after 3 losses 🤔. Whittaker deserves the next shot!! Their last fight was very close

[@yeyo6521]

umm 1-1 in MMA. He was very clear about that & why he didn't think Alex deserved it in the first place. Don't twist narratives

[@closinginonclosure]

I also caught that. Lol. Guy is so ignorant sometimes. I also found this hilarious at 24:38 Says Alex needs to go back and do "what the Anderson Silva's did to get to a title shot" 😂 Silva literally had 1 UFC fight and fought for the title in his second UFC fight. Lmao. Alex had 3 fights before a title shot.

[@closinginonclosure]

Also GSP only had 4 fights before a title shot. That's only 1 more than Alex had. Isreal had 5 fights before his interim title shot but that's also because of what was going on in the division and probably mixed with the fact that most of those pre title fight wins weren decisions. Dominate KO's can sometimes speed up the process.

[@yeyo6521]

@@closinginonclosure you can be obtuse all you like but he needs to fight other contenders to get a shot. Brandon Moreno had to fight twice; it's funny how you are citing when they got the shot but not what they had to do to get it again when it was lost + also forgetting how shallow the divisions were when they got their first title shots (mergers & acquisitions). Also - Alex didn't defend the belt but you want an immediate rematch. Make it make sense - even Max Holloway had to fight twice

[@closinginonclosure]

@@yeyo6521 Oh, you're ignorant and slow, huh? Brandon Moreno literally fought Figgy 3 times back to back, then fought Kai, then fought Figgy again. And I'm not specifically citing what they had to do to get it when it was lost because that's literally NOT what Eugene was talking about. He was speaking to his initial path to the title and suggesting he was fast tracked and didn't have to go through the same path to a title shot as the other people he mentioned. So I was speaking to EXACTLY that. The path. He just wrong and that's not "obtuse" those are facts. But if you're reading wanting me to speak to their paths "after losing the belt". EVERY SINGLE ONE of the guys he listed lost the belt and had an IMMEDIATE REMATCH. So that point is ignored as well. There are other champions he didn't list, and more recent champions that had even shorter title runs than those guys and still got immediate rematches. Cody Garbrandt, Petr Yan, Stipe Miocic, Rose Namajunes, Juliana Pena, just to name a few. These are all facts. You may not like them, but it's just the truth. And as far as opinions are concerned. If you've already shown you can beat the top of the division, I'm not sure how necessary it is that Alex go down and fight guy's who aren't at the top. It sounds to me like a team that feels like they dodged a bullet and don't have confidence they can do it again. Otherwise, why not? Isreal has always said that he wants to fight the guys that people are scared of and the fans want. Everyone shouting about an Alex rematch and now he's changed his tune? 🤔

[@DrBeauHightower]

Book the trilogy.

[@mrspiff6955]

You’re assuming Alex wants the trilogy. He’ll be out for a bit after that devastating KO loss. And if he loses the trilogy, his stock drops drastically.

[@soey.carter4126]

@@mrspiff6955 He never joined the UFC for stock, he came for Izzy’s blood. It’s 1-1 in MMA, we need that rematch.

[@JakeAllen3]

@@soey.carter4126 would u say GSP should’ve gave both guys that KO’d him a trilogy?

[@JakeAllen3]

@@soey.carter4126 i know that GSP was more dominant in those second fights, but that Izzy finish was devastating. If I was Poatan coach I would take off 8 months MINIMUM and maybe move to 205, the water around your brain is literally drained and it doesn’t replenish in a day. And people like Khabib never got KO’d so they were fine but now Alex has been actually KO’d (he was TKO’d against Willnis when they threw in towel and by Artur Kyshenko but it wasn’t an out cold KO)

[@mrspiff6955]

@@soey.carter4126 Alex told you that? Or you’re just being a dumbass? Alex has a family to provide for. He earns off of his reputation as a killer in the octagon. If he loses again to Izzy, he loses the aura and the reputation…and the money.

[@jroz1199]

Dodging like crazy smh. We want the trilogy. Doesn't have to happen next but he has to fight him again it is 1-1 it's not settled in MMA.

[@rajivsporkslede7860]

You want the trilogy because your boy lost. Your boy did nothing to deserve title shot.

[@rajivsporkslede7860]

Even your boy doesn't want the rematch with Israel, just chill.

[@elimaista9240]

​@@rajivsporkslede7860 We want the trilogy because we're fans of MMA and want to see another good fight. Pereira is not only 3-1 against Izzy, but two of those wins were knockouts. Izzy's last kickboxing match was against Pereira. He essentially ko'ed Izzy, made Izzy change sports, then came to his sport with years less of MMA experience, and knocked him out again. Pereira is not the one with something to prove. Izzy is. If I were Izzy, and I truly thought that I was the better fighter, I'd be begging for the rematch. The reason that Pereira doesn't need to is because he has already proven himself... 3 times in a row. It's unfortunate that Pereira is exiting his prime. With Izzy ducking, we may never get to see what would be one of the biggest trilogies in mma

[@tylerjuarez6190]

I feel like Eugene Bareman and Trevor Wittman are by far the two most intricate and interesting coaches in the entire sport, just because they seem to have a completely different way of viewing different altercations and challenges than most other high level fighters and coaches.

[@CantEditDaTruth]

You my friend, know ball

[@commonNigerian]

Wittman's strategy for Thug Rose against Esparza was trash though, no offence! :)

[@nawa240]

​@@commonNigerian Blame it on the boyfriend

[@closinginonclosure]

He's interesting, I'll give you that. Lol 2438 Says Alex needs to go back and do "what the Anderson Silva's did to get to a title shot" 😂 Silva literally had 1 UFC fight and fought for the title in his second UFC fight. Lmao. Alex had 3 fights before a title shot. 17:09 "To prove that we're the best. And when you've beat someone 2, 3 times you've proven that" So he's saying Alex has proven he's the best between him and Israel then?

[@bubalfred260]

"I don't see how smart people in the sport can see it any other way" what a nothing response 😂 Regardless of whether or not you agree with him getting the first title shot, he still BEAT izzy and took his title. Nobody else in the devision has been able to do that. That alone is grounds for a rematch

[@dillonyoung7870]

I don't see what else if not Alex.

[@bandilezulu5747]

Fully agree. It's 1 - 1. Why is he running away

[@yeyo6521]

Even Brandon Moreno had to win twice after losing to Figgy. Max Holloway even after all the work he's put him had to fight twice. So make it make sense my people

[@draco2xx]

facts, we all know the truth they running and ducking that rematch 😂

[@crazycoconutz]

@@draco2xx Alex is off to 205. Who’s this “we know the truth” group of people you speak of 🤔

[@chiiikon]

Izzy is so lucky to have this guy, such a good coach!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Bingbangbong28]

Word. One of the most level headed coach in this game. Dont think Izzy would have won the rematch without Coach Eugene. I dont get why they wouldnt want to do a trilogy tho.

[@sndjdnsjej]

@@Bingbangbong28 makes sense to me, fast tracked to the title, manages to pull a tko after losing 3-1, rematches and gets kod in the second

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

@@Bingbangbong28 disrespect to the sport and to other fighters if alex would get an immediate rematch after that knock out lol. come on now? how many title fight izzy won? how many title defenses he had? 6 and 5 how many alex had? 0.

[@yaboileroy561]

​@@ksjsjhssk4006 because he has lapped the rest of the division no one wants to see izzy go back to point fighting

[@BattleBondGamer]

@@yaboileroy561 ...Whittaker might beat Alex because of wrestling. Alex also made a video for his youtube an hour back saying he moves to 205

[@uabforfindingthisbutalr6464]

Izzy says scores are settled now that he won 1 time out of 4... and even if we take out perieras kick boxing wins.. its still 1-1 with both man finishing each other so it makes sense to make the trilogy.. izzy running away aint a good look for his legacy

[@alexanderhamilton3198]

Personally: I don't think he is running, I think he wants Alex to build back through some of his previous contenders to build the value of the next fight....or if Alex won 2 fights at light heavyweight and won the title it's a much more interesting trilogy bout.

[@Eikon90]

This is my guess as why Dana White doesn't want a third fight between Alex and Izzy at Middleweight. Its because Alex would bring in significantly less money than Izzy as champ for UFC. The risk is too high for the UFC to lose Izzy as champion in a third fight. Izzy fits the entertainer mold that UFC wants to keep milking. We all saw that fight, if Alex played it slow for the long game, who knows what would have happened with those leg kicks. I also don't believe Izzy could actually do a lot of work through grappling on Alex just because Alex is so big and trains with the ex-LHW UFC Champ. I would assume Alex would have improved his grappling enough to hold off Izzy. Just my take, and I am a huge Izzy fan!

[@bbarxx]

Also factor in that Izzy's contract needs to be paid, so having him as Champ for as long as possible helps to pay for it.

[@hdjame]

Completely agree. Izzy has the greatest champion value to the UFC currently. No other champion right now is able to bring that high level of captivating factor to the fans like Izzy. The closes one other than him was Connor not even Jones is a bigger star than Izzy although I believe he is a better fighter.

[@sonk-rays5798]

What would it tell the other fighter that this guy became champ of 7 fights.

[@PleasureInducedHypergonadism]

Exactly and he signed Usman to big contract at a similar time. Once they've lost their belt the money hurts UFC's bottom line to pay him the same amount

[@JakeAllen3]

Peirera needs 8 months minimum off after and Izzy fights once every 4 months over past 5 years. And he may want to move up. Poatan hasn’t asked for anything and before he said this is the last time. We may see them again though Izzy could easily G&P him but it’s getting him down that’s the issue. Everyone makes fun of Sean for not shooting but if he shot he would’ve been killed by a knee instead of a punch. To get him down you have to force weird interactions and scrambles

[@jayn6943]

Well, what did you expect him to say? " I'm so glad you asked! I would love for my fighter to face a guy that beat him 3 times!!"

[@julok-xw2mw]

lol yeh he was somewhat dominant until alex came along although pretty sure he lost the last whittaker fight, everyone knows alex is almost certainly the toughest fight for izzy and could very well win a rematch, anyone whos seen dricus fight knows he's an easy fight he's got terrible cardio; any of the top 5 could probably finish him with ease, they just want an easy fight

[@AcknowledgeB]

Izzy does not want to risk an immediate rematch😂😂 "1 and done" copout lol

[@Misteranderson123]

Only a coward leaves on 1-1 lol. Watch out though, His fans are gonna start crying in the replies.

[@wutang5503]

Alex went out stiff lmao

[@Misteranderson123]

Right on schedule

[@bandilezulu5747]

It's 1 - 1 yet he is talking about "1 and done"😂😂😂

[@draco2xx]

​@@wutang5503 lucky punch, run it back pereira finish him but its really 3-1 😂

[@shawnzhang3736]

Alex is the only guy who's beaten Izzy in a devastating way. That's why they don't want to fight him another time. Losing the belt is not good for Izzy.

[@Darksagan]

Alex said today he is going to 205. Relax

[@nahzewilliams5912]

deep down-low key Alex replaying over and over what Izzy done to his son in victory celebrations lol...dude gonna be more dangerous

[@chaiserchaise]

​@@nahzewilliams5912hahaha Israel won one fight out of 4 my guy

[@ibrakioko6469]

They know Izzy would lose the Belt for Good

[@ibrakioko6469]

@Nahze Williams You should watch what Alex has said on his channel regarding this matter....My opinion Izzy is a coward😂😂😂

[@tk2866]

I love how he uses We when referring to Izzy’s performance. Real coaches live every second of their fighters journey. It’s a testament to the success they have had as a team.

[@mariofec311]

Completely lost respect now for Izzy 😓😓rematch with pereira is needed. What about Chimnaev. Hill? What's happening

[@Dahn.Baern.]

This is the biggest dodge I’ve ever seen in MMA. Amazing knockout, and there’s several reasons why they want to dodge Alex, but don’t be stupid: they don’t want that fight. They are dodging him, it’s just a matter of why one thinks they’re doing so and whether it’s a good reason. Izzy rolled the dice 4 times, finally won one and says “it’s settled” 😂

[@alexderas2696]

it could also be because this is the 4 time they've fought him thats like the most bre

[@moneymaker7307]

Dodging mean you don’t want to fight someone. How can you be a dodger if you fought the same person 4 times.

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

"dodging" out of all ufc champions you literally picked izzy HAHAHAHAHA dude izzy fought killers way before title shot against whittaker, izzy fought all top contenders for his title defense, izzy was 0-2 against alex on a different sport, alex only have 1 top 5 win yet izzy already gave him a title shot, you cannot be serious talking like that. You cant be that stupid can you?

[@wutang5503]

How do you dodge someone you’ve fought four times, let alone won most rounds against and just put out stiff? Take your own advice and stop acting stupid, your boy went out very badly. Get over it lmao

[@Dahn.Baern.]

@@moneymaker7307 because he lost the first 3. Finally, finally, after 4 tries, got one. And says “it’s settled.” That’s literally insane.

[@vinnyhaddad]

Mark my words; Izzy vs Pereira III for the LHW belt.

[@ianmaund5223]

Izzy running there has to be a third ufc fight just to settle it

[@TWIZZY_RlCH]

😂 Izzy the kinds guy to lose 10 times on ufc 4 then quit when he gets a dub

[@bhatchett13]

Couldn't have said it any better😂😂

[@yeyo6521]

AP moving up after getting flatlined. The proof is in the pudding; if he wanted it he can beat a few contenders & face Izzy easily

[@kennyjoeljefa5391]

​@@yeyo6521 tell All these clueless idiots

[@stefanllyd]

Has there been a champ with no title defences, who lost the title via KO and got an immediate rematch?

[@ExactSnow2]

Cody v TJ 2 The precedent has been set. . .

[@nenadGHN]

you are right, Sean Strickland is most deserving the title shot… 😂

[@Michaelno]

This is garbage. No trilogy? For now? Wtf dude just gave Izzy an immediate rematch after taking his life. now Izzy does the same and they wont give Alex another shot?

[@damienpatrick8334]

You must be new to UFC, I can tell.

[@keylan4142]

It’s okay to be casual, Alex went out cold he has to take 6 months off

[@Ripfire777]

Your not a smart person

[@richardwagner-kk6gd]

Pereira is too risky fight for Israel to rematch, thats why they run away from it. For the first time Alex was actually winning the fight till getting koed. I would love to see that fight again simple because they are both extremely talented dudes, every fight is super competitive and exciting asf.

[@jarredpatchin2023]

He actually wasn't winning. check the score cards

[@CaughtInp]

why do yall say they are running away? they fought 4 times now?

[@mrspiff6955]

What if Izzy KOs Alex again in a rematch? You clowns will be first to call him a bum. Let him heal up and get an easier fight to get back on the win column and keep his name in the hat for a title shot.

[@vn5774]

All three judges gave the first round to Izzy but ok

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

"run away" you actually telling yourself that 🤣 and all judges gave izzy round 1 lol no need to lie for your arguments dude.

[@81ghale]

What a backbone on Helwani for really pushing Eugene on the Alex trilogy and why they won’t take it. Yeah he got moved through quick. He was starching those guys too. And biggest of all, he proved where he belonged in their first mma fight (which let’s be honest for once, their mma fights are kickboxing fights idc about Izzy’s 2 takedown attempts or whatever) when he took “the most prestigious belt” away from Izzy. This has “these guys are too close and Alex is too dangerous so if we can stay away from the rematch we’re doing it at all costs” written all over it.

[@shawnclifford5326]

Izzy so corny, the dickriding after that lucky KO has been immense. Alex was in complete control, got too comfortable and got caught - Izzy is not a better fighter and ducking the third fight is proof

[@Dan-hn1lx]

yep and his teammates all have #next on their posts and the fight wasn't trending in a good way until the combo on the fence, can you blame them the guy has beaten him 3 out of 4 ffs....

[@antonioedwards7091]

😂 use need a hug

[@taylor199]

Yup and Eugene answered it perfectly tbh. Alex has now officially confirmed hes going up to LHW anyway. He says he will always be able to make MW, so we may still get the trilogy. I get that you guys are really confident in Alex beating him again but the fact is; he needs to be tested with other matchups just like all of the other mma greats that have come before him (including Izzy).

[@SinisterPlauges]

hes 7-2 in MMA. Izzy is 24-2. Does he deserve another fight? Sure. RIght now no. No fighter wants to fight the same guy 3x in a row, and other Middleweights dont wanna watch the same 2 guys fight for the title for several years.

[@righteousone8454]

Honestly...it's some p**sy sh Alex gave immediate rematch to Izzy, now Izzy won, and he says "No, I will fight other people" Yeah, okay. If you feel so confident...do 2 out of 3. As a common courtesy to Alex to accepting Izzy's loss.

[@martinmulivai]

🤣 You go fight izzy then 🤣 Alex just announced he is moving up in weight division now. Kefe.

[@gophukyurselvs3621]

They are 1 and 1 in the UFC 3 and 1 in MMA. The fact that they don’t want to fight Alex again goes to show they are scared to lose because they know after that there will be no other shot for Izzy. Unlike Alex who can fight at 205. .

[@Bruiser223]

they're not 3-1 in mma you muppet

[@houston3245]

Can you clarify how they are 3-1 in mma? They are 1-1 in mma but 3-1 in combat sport?

[@gophukyurselvs3621]

@@houston3245 What do you need me to clarify? It’s harder to knock someone out with kick boxing gloves right or wrong. The fact that Alex not only knocked him out in kickboxing and in mma goes to show how dominant he is over Izzy. Alex doesn’t even care he’s looking to fight Jamall Hill now Israel’s manager is trying to fight Jamall Hill lol 😂😂😂

[@michaelsanders3395]

one of the realest dudes in this sport! so well-spoken, we love you Euge!

[@nenadGHN]

yea, by telling that Sean Strickland deserves title shot over Alex, dude is fekin delusional

[@Jabed824]

Israels team are avoiding Alex Pereira at ALL cost

[@milionabraham]

Honestly Izzy won the first kick-boxing fight

[@kemistrykemajou1492]

Not even a debate

[@Zallient]

Very potent questions asked by Ariel quick jabs and very potent.

[@homeyv]

“This has never been done before, to have a guy from Birmingham in the U.K., did it from the U.K,” Edwards told reporters at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. “I know Bisping did it first, but he did it from living in America. So it was hard for people like me to relate, to say, ‘Look, we can do it, as well.'” Seems fairly similar to the sentiment that DDP is saying too.

[@dorf213]

Izzy wants no part of Alex. one could argue he has a 50% chance vs him in any rematch. Smart thing would be to just move on. win a few more fights vs other middle weights and retire in 2-3 years.

[@MattAero]

I wasn’t sure how many people heard that… “he’s falling for everything Iz” beautiful!

[@HipHopAn0n]

Eugene is by far the most Interesting Coach. Clearly a Genius !! Great interview

[@closinginonclosure]

😂 Yeah, "clearly a genius' lmao 2438 Says Alex needs to go back and do "what the Anderson Silva's did to get to a title shot" 😂 Silva literally had 1 UFC fight and fought for the title in his second UFC fight. Lmao. Alex had 3 fights before a title shot. 17:09 "To prove that we're the best. And when you've beat someone 2, 3 times you've proven that" So he's saying Alex has proven he's the best between him and Israel then?😂

[@HipHopAn0n]

@closinginonclosure obviously he's Biased towards his guy, that doesn't make him less smart

[@closinginonclosure]

@@HipHopAn0n Truly intelligent people can seperate any bias. Regardless, I'm not saying his bias is why he's not a genius. He may be consciously aware of deficiencies that Israel has, but choosing to not speak on them. He's not a genius because he just isn't. He says multiple ignorant and inaccurate things. Even poor speaking. 24:24 for example. He says it took "president" and goes on to say "president" multiple times. Probably 5-10 times throughout the interview. The guy is about 45 and still lacks the perceptiveness and intelligence to comprehend the word "precedence". He's been using the English language as a primary means of communication for hours per day for I believe 43 years, yet still hasn't figured out certain, basic words. That's hardly a genius. Don't get me wrong here. The guy has some good qualities and I'm not saying he's super slow or anything. He just makes a lot of mistakes and gets a lot wrong. So definitely chill on calling him a genius, because he's definitely not that.

[@HipHopAn0n]

@closinginonclosure he's not an essay writer. He's having a casual conversation and everyone knew what he meant. I'm just saying lol but anyway have a good day

[@closinginonclosure]

@@HipHopAn0n Haha. I'd hope he's not writing an essay while talking. My point was that if someone is a genius, the don't make rudimentary mistakes like he does. Not just grammatically, but factually and information recall. He's average at best in that sense.

[@sandhunnorthwest]

I'm not am Izzy fan. But his coach is genuine and clearly an amazing coach. Very grounded and collected

[@gustavofring2312]

lol because who likes impeccable striking accuracy, speed and timing along with outstanding head and foot movement anyway 😅

[@Cryptid71]

Never watched an interview with Eugene and I will say I like this guy a lot. Very genuine

[@simplelife88393]

Izzy won a battle but looks like Alex won the war

[@magnumpi8097]

😳😆😆

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

alex is sleeping, what war? would be dead already now without ref 😂

[@simplelife88393]

@@ksjsjhssk4006 without the ref Izzy would have never made it to the UFC. He wouldnt have been administered oxygen after his brutal KO defeat

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

@@simplelife88393 yea go sleep and go back to what happened 30 years ago

[@yeyo6521]

Nope, if they don't fight again. It means Izzy won the war

[@ElCyberWizard]

It makes sense. Izzy is 1-3 against this guy. Why risk it again and I’m already over this story

[@davidcristabel-sala5781]

I think so as well

[@alexanderb4165]

I never fully understand this "do the work" mentality. I mean if you don't do the work, won't you be defeated? Like if Alex where to win back the title in a quick turn around fight (very likely) if Alex weren't doing work wouldn't he just lose the belt the very next fight? I get it it's his coach, and the UFC has to much invested in Israel, but let's try and keep it all the way honest. Israel and the UFC want no part of Poatan for a while; and that is from a business stand point 😅😂

[@closinginonclosure]

17:09 "To prove that we're the best. And when you've beat someone 2, 3 times you've proven that" So you're saying Alex has proven he's the best between him and Israel then?

[@muscleman3515]

It’s 1-1 in UFC. Kickboxing is not MMA. Get it right bud

[@muscleman3515]

Even if Izzy fights Alex again - Alex is an open book, basically. Izzy knows his tendencies in the MMA. Completely one sided and Izzy will do easy work again.

[@closinginonclosure]

@@muscleman3515 You can't pick and choose when to include the history. Izzy himself has been including the kickboxing fights. And that 2nd loss to Alex made him leave the end sport behind and go to MMA. But if we're talking only MMA, then they're tied at best. Still, a rematch is necessary. And he's definitely not an open book. Isreal said himself how hard he is to read. And he knew he'd kick the legs and they had a plan to catch him, but it didn't matter because he just couldn't see them coming.

[@muscleman3515]

@@closinginonclosure It’s funny how Izzy haters are persistent. I guess another Izzy win against Alex would shut you up. You like to keep hating

[@closinginonclosure]

@@muscleman3515 It's funny how you read my original comment which was poking at something Eugene said, and you translate that as me being an Izzy hater. I like Izzys fighting. I just don't think the two have settled it.

[@00788]

Man I love what this coach is saying about the mental state when your in the danger zone. These are the aspects of fighting that are very difficult to understand what it’s like unless you’ve been in there!

[@00788]

There’s so many weapons to learn how to defend against in just the striking aspect of MMA! Being a boxer it seems really strange that a lot of MMA fighter I watch don’t practice blocking or throwing the most basic strike………The Jab! It baffles the hell out of me! I thinking MMA fighters have so many aspects of the game to think about the Jab gets lost in the conversation, cause it’s consider so basic and simple! And that’s the big mistake! Because simplicity and efficiency of that strike is heavily under estimated. With all the big damaging strikes in the game! What’s a seemingly harmless jab compared to a sneaky spinning elbow or back fist right?…….Even the leg kicks, what’s a Measly jab compared to a nerve numbing kick to shin and calf?………Rang finding to land all those damaging strikes! Rhythm disruption….distraction, blinding line of site….scoring points……and theres different types of jabs! Power jabs, stiff, jabs speed jabs, back fist or open back hand jabs which can be very fast like a whip! The other aspect to these various jabs is foot work! The float like a butterfly Ali made a poem about is a real actual technique that’s just another dimension that can even be applied to fast kicks but anyway. The most important thing about the jab is timing! You must change your timing or rhyme so you don’t get timed! And the quick in and out foot work! What an asset to have an educated jab! It will make all those devastating strikes all the more effective in every way!

[@TheTonyCAcc]

​@@00788 jab is definitely important but it's usage is a lot different in mma than in boxing bro. Jab is the key for everything in boxing whereas in mma you can get shot on or arm dragged or kicked with a jab making your lead leg heavy. I trained boxing for two yrs and transitioned to mma with a few amateur bouts so it was quite confusing for me. Also the boxing stance is quite vulnerable in MMA. When you try to get in jabbing range, opponent can easily slip it and get a double leg or teep you out. I would say the jab is important in mma but definitely not as important as it is in boxing

[@00788]

@@TheTonyCAcc I see you on that because I never competed in MMA I have to respect your words! But even in boxing a heavy Predictable jab can be countered one must have a quick step in and out which I would always teach my fighters! Let’s think about it! If your a good striker you want to land a powerful cross or reverse punch or overhand or hook right? All these strike you have to get closer in range to land then you do for a jab! So a jab has to be quick in and out of range in a eye blink and that’s where quick feet come in! Even in boxing there’s guys that don’t have good jabs and they get hit a lot! Plus when I watch MMA I see Fighters that get hit with jabs a lot! So the punch is effective because A lot of MMA fighters and boxers don’t know how to catch the jab it so simple it’s fundamental! Now sense MMA fighters switch stances you have to know how to catch with you lead hand when the jabs on the same side and with the back hand when the jab is on the opposite side! Timing is a big factor and leg kicks are highly effective against hand strikes. Range takes on another dimension that a boxers not use to! That’s for certain! Leg kicks may be as important in striking as a Jab definitely more damaging! But again if your going to throw powerful strikes with your hands you have to find range and the jab is the key! A good jab and quick step might discourage the leg kick especially if power strikes follow them! Broken rhythm, timing, speed, accuracy, power! Keys to striking!

[@TheTonyCAcc]

@@00788 yessir. Everything you said is true. Everyone can have a better jab. Usman is a good stiff jab and with mma gloves it can put ppl out. I've noticed that boxing range is a bit one step back from punching range so a step in jab can land. But in mma the typical range is about two to three steps back making the step in jab a bit more noticable and giving the opponent more time to react. But yes, I feel like everyone can work on their jab and get it better.

[@00788]

@@TheTonyCAcc I would never jump into a MMA fight as a boxer 😅 number 1 I’m to old but even if I was young I wouldn’t get in there without ground work and leg conditioning! I had around 40 fights in the amateurs in the New York area! I trained a female boxer name Rolonda Andrews for about ten years checkout Rolanda Andrews KO’s Mia Saint John on youtube you’ll see me the trainer with the dreads! My son has a purple belt in Jujitsu and he knows how to box too, but never competed in boxing like his old man😅 I trained some male boxers too here in Atlanta they did good one lost in finals the other won in the GA state games! Man just want carry the water bucket for Tank! Just to be in it again! You know?

[@fightmilk209]

Israel "One & Run" Adesanya

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

israel "7 title fight wins and 5 title defenses" adesanya. alex "fast tracked frozen like elsa 0 title defense" pereira

[@fightmilk209]

@@ksjsjhssk4006 fast tracked then tko'd the champion and lost a rematch but is 1-1 in mma and 3-1 overall plus he's the only person at middleweight who best izzy but whatever he's moving to 205 it's seems.

[@KBritt5]

Have to point out that the hard yards that Izzy did to get his title shot was 5 fights in the UFC for 0 top 5 opponents. The hard yards Silva did to get his title shot was 1 fight in the UFC for 1 top 5 opponent. What apparent undeserving Alex did to get his title shot: 3 fights in the UFC for 1 top 5 opponent.

[@yeyo6521]

lol - even Brandon Moreno had to win twice after losing the belt (that's was someone with already 10+ fights in UFC); his KB record got him fast tracked. He didn't defend the belt (no rematch clause); so what exactly is your point. There's so much historical context to even the people who were given title shots to who faced Silva. Bisping & co all had more fights up to get a shot. Silva didn't cus the division was new after the merger (don't do revisionist history)

[@zacharydavis4398]

…6:42 - 7:01 I didn’t notice all of these cues but d@mn Ariel is lip reading everyone on top of everything else 6:42 - 8:06 - 8:51 ha Eugene gave Ariel the head nod there 6:42 - 12:17 - 12:19 another genuine Eugene head nod … d@mn, Ariel got Eugene’s respect here

[@shredenvain7]

Yeah Izzy never wants to see Alex ever again.

[@davidcristabel-sala5781]

All y’all that think Izzy scared to fight him again. Y’all must of forgot Alex said before the fight no matter what happened he was done fighting Izzy

[@joshuachipman4163]

Alex is up 3-1. It's 1-1 in MMA. You don't see rivalries end like this..

[@andrewlonge4494]

fantastic game plan. shame we can't see rematch. obviously izzy doesn't want to risk another fight to the only person who he has lost too.

[@malaminceesay6554]

We will see it , and please stop with the izzy doesnt izzy doesn't, the boy got a free pass to the title , loosing till the check leg common

[@jackgoodwillie9028]

Yeah, I wish they'd come out and just say that vs. arguing a title shot for Sean Strickland for "integrity" purposes. Strickland is ranked seventh, btw.

[@the-mma-guru]

16:48-17:18 19:20-21:00 23:29-26:08

[@johnsexton128]

Everybody seems to forget Alex got a bad ko and will need at least 8 to 10 months to recover properly and Isreal wants to fight 2 to 3 times this year plus that brutal weight cut of Alex's I don't want to see them run it back for a while because i think ckb has figured Alex out

[@damienpatrick8334]

THIS! You get KO'd - insta 6 months suspension.

[@BaneClandestine]

Absolutely outrageous judges had Israel winning any of the rounds.

[@ubongufot9949]

He actually won round 1.

[@MrJason0505]

Izzy was loosing. His legs where gone. That was not the game plan to get against the fence and throw an overhand. That was Izzy in the moment and a desperation overhand. Eugene is talking like that was the game plan. I love Izzy but Alex deserves a rematch.

[@Killswitch_550]

that was a clean counter there is footage in camp of him working against the wall and countering off the cage. He baited Alex and he bit.

[@gabriel_aseron]

Eugen explained this in the interview. If you look at the sequence where Alex almost got finished in the first mma fight he leaves his chin wide open. When Alex kicked Izzy before the finishing sequence he Izzy’s leg 100% was hurt. But Izzy saw it as an opportunity to shell up against the fence. Alex smelled blood and tried to finish Izzy. Unfortunately alex got sloppy and Izzy found an opening and took it. Whether you are an Izzy fan or a hater you can’t help but see that as poetry in motion.

[@ZolPsyko]

Why you talking like you know more than professional coaches and fighters lmaoo

[@Art-vz6qh]

@haydenbrown69 He trained for a counter when put up against the cage like the first fight. The whole "played possom" thing like he intentionally ate leg kicks and lured Alex into the cage is a huge hyperbole. If he had gotten caught once clean it could have been night night and Izzy knows better than to risk that.

[@ubongufot9949]

Be informed, not hating and emotional. Go watch the first championship fight and also watch Izzy's trainings before the fight.

[@rouge77xzny47]

Izzy running 🏃🏻‍♂️ scared 😱 lol everyone sees that😂😂 he don’t whant that 3rd fight with Alex,he will lose his legacy😂

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

what legacy? if anything izzy would go down as best middleweight of all time only 2 or 3 title defense away, while alex would be remembered as frozen as elsa if he won't win that 205 belt lmfao. haters be just saying anything with no context, izzy fought top 1 contenders every title defense worked his ass for a title shot against whittaker, alex got fast tracked and got slept and immediate rematch? tell me you never worked hard for something without telling me you never worked hard for something

[@therandomraving7490]

Everytime I see a youtuber calling any UFC fighter scared = casual

[@bandilezulu5747]

He is running dawg 😂🚮

[@djyoung3499]

Pereira is going up 205

[@draco2xx]

​​@@djyoung3499 that is stupid, he gotta settle trilogy asap. get the trilogy over with first win or lose then move up, look how much both fights gross over 22 million imagine 3rd fight that's 33 million guaranteed plus ppv buys

[@VintageLeftyGuitars]

I love how they think they pick the opponent 😂😂😂 you’ll fight who Dana says or you won’t be in the title fight and it’ll be someone else

[@Halfom]

It's 1-1 in the octagon, the MMA trilogy has to be finalized.

[@brockbenavides7185]

I don't like to jump to saying someone is scared to take a fight. However, I will say, Izzy and team are praising their lucky stars to get that 1 W and clearly aren't THAT confident in being able to do again in a 5th contest.

[@CeSyr321]

From the moment this coach got a mic in his face, he's preached keep away as a champion. Point fight from distance or avoid certain fights entirely. Fans leaving arenas before the fight is over is a part of his coaching legacy... In an entertainment business

[@Islamdawahcotto]

I have lost alot of respect for izzy. Went on andrew schulz and said he wants to fight alex twice and then bottled it once he got his win

[@yeyo6521]

cry more, Alex said he's moving up

[@lex350us]

Don’t be scared homie

[@TheLuckyShepherd]

17:10 😂😂😂 Sooo Alex has proven he's better than Izzy? What a weird comment.

[@TheLuckyShepherd]

23:50 😂 Then he has the ignorance to talk about smart people? Then goes on to make some of the dumbest remarks I've ever heard in MMA. Give this fool a dunce cap! 😂 He seems to forget how quickly A.Silva got his title shot too.

[@tresharowe7883]

Coach is such a good man

[@jamallc4662]

Eugene is good dude. I can tell. He is real and honest while showing love and compassion. He knows that was the only game plan Izzy had against Alex. Now that cat is out of the bag, he knows Izzy can't be Alex twice.

[@Art-vz6qh]

Dunno what everyone was seeing. First round was Pereira IMO.

[@unknownunknown3692]

Izzy put on pressure hence judgd gave him that. R2 the pressur backfired severy destroyed his legs

[@r3dwulfbeats13]

Respect to Eugene and the team. Always st8 up.

[@OCEANS200]

3-1.

[@saurid72]

Up CKB ,much love Dazzle and team, Radar

[@USMCOIF]

Incredible insights from Eugene. Helwani is the best at interviews.

[@369demeter5]

I love how Ariel keeps trying to get Eugene to talk yet he says things without letting out to much of their game plan

[@fuzz7981]

Eugene and CKB wouldn't be where they are today without Izzy. The appreciation goes both ways. Champions are good for business and Eugene knows it.

[@Zacche]

That's the sport Coach and thank you for not agreeing but it's part of that happiness I felt during that moment

[@whatsthestoryhere]

they are proper backing out of the last necessary fight!

[@eloniom5768]

Congratulations to Izzy winning the series with an outstanding 1-3 record in the series against Pereira 👏

[@jjsavior]

And yes he 100% confirmed that the rope a dope was part of their gameplan.

[@planet1hunter128]

Borderline Cheating.

[@tfenton7252]

So izzy gets one back on Alex so now it's 3-1 and he says it's over OK but if it had gone the other way izzy would want to go again uh, So RUN IT BACK. this time state in the contract their would be no rematch no matter who wins. Or is Daddy Dana white and izzys camp all praying that's Alex moves up?🤔 interesting. ☝️

[@yeyo6521]

you get rematch clause if you defend your belt 3 times

[@PunchCraftCorner]

Y’all are just bitter; calling Izzy a coward when he could have said “who has Alex fought to get a title shot” and even demanding rematch after his first loss. How do you people reason? 😂😂😂😂 Alex uploaded a casket ⚰️ with Izzy during build up to the fight, mocked Izzy a lot in their first fight and now that the tide’s has turned, Izzy is a coward. It is good to mock until it is your turn to get mocked; Alex said Izzy will never defeat him, but now story has changed 😂😂😂😂 Y’all should get over the L….

[@schneidervonhammer722]

Think about it...For credibility..the UFC needs an ESTABLISHED MW king, cant have some guy rock up out of nowhere and destroy the new MW goat(Silva's heir apparent), how bad will that look on the competitiveness of the division?..(Worlds best MW MMA fighters my ass) I'l bet Dana and Co actually thought Izzy would have won the first fight aswell(which he duly was on points till that KO)... They in a tight spot now... as for a next opponent...Dricuss(plz be serious), Whittaker maybe(but he 2nil down)..costa and khamzat will both get ragdolled...Looks better if he fights Jan( a former LHW) again...there is history...and it doesnt really matter if he loses again to Jan(because he is really a LHW)..its a win win for them...Izzy will be actually hoping for an easy payday vs Dricuss/ Costa/Khamzat... If he fights Poatan again and gets slept... thats 4-1..in combat sports... cant exactly milk that cow anymore and where does that leave the credibility of the UFC MW division??

[@randycantwell1275]

Privileged to be an MMA fan and appreciate this Guy big time ! Amazing...

[@philfarmintino11]

Sick Interview Brother 🤙

[@samuil5970]

That happiness.. for me at that moment, time slowed and the music of the shire played

[@luizs.f5305]

If it was the opposite, Izzy and his team would call for the trilogy immediately.

[@peakingmantis5331]

I don't see how anyone can react to those leg kicks of Periera the only way to avoid them is to take him down lol

[@trivialmatter169]

Alex doesn’t want the fight, Alex is the one that ruled it out, he has said his next fight will be at 205, he’s already proven 3 times that he can beat Izzy. Time to move on to better competition. 👊👊

[@MetalSolidCrisis]

Alex Periera can boast defeating Israel and taking the belt from him. Who else in the middleweight division can say they did that and what use is it to hide behind a whole division that couldn't do what Poatan did?

[@damienpatrick8334]

Some of yall just hate on Izzy just to hate. Like one of them just has to die in the ring for the narrative to be over. Shessh. Two great fighters, one of the greatest rivalry, two of the best strikers in UFC history.

[@Darksagan]

Alex just announced a few minutes ago that he is absolutely going to 205 and he has an opponent that he cant mention yet. 205 is getting interesting!

[@BattleBondGamer]

MW is never good for Alex (the dude reminds me of Dustin Porier who had a much better chin at 155 compared to at 145).

[@draco2xx]

but why not finish the trilogy win or lose then move up, makes no sense

[@ksjsjhssk4006]

@@draco2xx because only izzy haters wants a rematch lol, makes no sense too to have 0 title defense knocked out cold in 2nd round and you would get immediate rematch.

[@Scribble336]

He's talking like he was in there throwing hands.

[@Ahndrehs]

He’s the coach 😂😂😂😂

[@mcallstar7]

If he was he would have been knocked out

[@Scribble336]

@@Ahndrehs coach potato.😁

[@dc6496]

I don't think Issey wants to roll those dice again.

[@MrJason0505]

Eugene sounds like Micky in Rocky when he didn't want him to fight the Russian. Alex puts fear in him so he wants to avoid the rematch at all cost.

[@paraz7598]

Says who?

[@therandomraving7490]

Riiiiiigggghhhhtttt.. cos fighters at this level are scared.. Geez, I wish casuals would just stop projecting their own feelings

[@patricknez7258]

Awesome interview super smart and insightful content well done

[@andrewsisk]

Great interview

[@bhatchett13]

Guy loses 3 fights and wins one. Now he owns the guy😂😂

[@closinginonclosure]

24:38 Says Alex needs to go back and do "what the Anderson Silva's did to get to a title shot" 😂 Silva literally had 1 UFC fight and fought for the title in his second UFC fight. Lmao. Alex had 3 fights before a title shot.

[@Jong23]

I agree with everything up until the final question : Why not do the rubber match? And his response is: Because Alex didnt deserve the first title shot in the first place. We all know he got a fast track and he didnt beat a lot of top guys to get his title shot. But dont you think beating Israel again in MMA is proof he’s right up there with him in terms of best MW in the world?? And perhaps the only guy to be able to beat him at that division. Of all the guys who had failed against Izzy with loads of MMA experience, and the guy who has less than 10 total fights is the one to beat him! Imagine that! The reasoning for their refusal to fight him a 3rd time doesnt make sense to me but it is what it is. Its like you can hear him admit how hard this victory was to achieve earlier in the interview when he says: We traveled all over the world to fight this guy and we finally beat him once. It’s like Jeez man why not just say Im Glad we got lucky this time 😅I think they just dont want to risk losing it all again. They know Alex would come back with a better strategy and be more cautious.

[@dank4853]

Love bareman...so much truth knowledge and prosperity from a coach

[@nenadGHN]

Proper delusional dude… imagine telling people how Sean Strickland is more deserving of title shot then Alex xD