Exclusive: Israel Adesanya's Coach Mike Angove on UFC Saudi, Israel/Imavov + MORE!

[@samcloud8616]

The passing of the torch we’ve been experiencing in MMA these past 2 years, is surreal. Nothing but respect and honor for our legends❤️⚔️

[@AwestruckAudioHertz]

Bro you have taken the words right from my own brain. I was thinking the same thing as well. I've now lived through the passing of the torch from the pioneers, the entertainment era, and now we're officially transitioning to the "business era".

[@mhutch5082]

Acting like he's doing lmao. He got caught it happens. He still looked fast asf still looked great. The minute he ls slow ill agree with you lol

[@samcloud8616]

@@mhutch5082 I don’t think you’re looking big picture brotha. Izzy went from running through his division as a champion twice. To getting dominated by Strickland, submitted by DDP, and now knocked out by nassordine. Izzy’s not washed, he looked like a champion still until he got clipped. But he’s 35 years old, the reality is the Izzy era is over. He can get some money fights, but yesterday was definitely the rise of the next generation

[@AwestruckAudioHertz]

@@samcloud8616 10000% accurate on everything you said

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Adesanya had his momentum when entering the UFC and went on a sky rocket journey and his activity must be appreciated fighting everyone. People don't seem to understand that fighters only have one prime and it's extremely difficult to make this happen twice. Let's not forget either that Adesanya has had 30+ amateur fights and 115 pro fights, which is extremely impressive and yet destroys the body throughout the years, and then there's so much fighting footage of him as well, which makes the new generation prepare much better than the previous generation he fought and beat.

[@1986Unlimited]

All excellent points. He's fought a long time. Those 30+ amateur fights and 115 pro fights all required sparring as well so his brain's taken a lot of punishment. I think if he wants to continue, he's going to have to change his fighting style. His hands have to be up to protect his face and he has to learn how to fire punches from that position. His reaction time doesn't seem to be quick enough to evade punches. He took a nasty uppercut in R1 as well.

[@AwestruckAudioHertz]

It's wild how little of a change in skill it takes on your own end, combined with the opposition getting just a little better is all it takes for you to completely have your career trajectory change.

[@mhutch5082]

Bro it's because us kiwis go through king of the ring lmao 3 plus fights in one night

[@unique_mushroom]

yeah i dont think the sheer amount of tape on him is mentioned enough. old dogs dont often learn new tricks and once the code is cracked guys can easily game plan around his habits and weaknesses due to all the footage there is of him. his fights have been 5 rounders for years against many different styles, thats a lot of content that can be dissected

[@gabrielplattes6253]

He still has the right to face these top-tier warriors. I hope he keeps taking these challenges. He could still go on a run.

[@PDNvideos]

1-4 in the past 4 years. Izzy is one of the greatest of all time, but he’s not top 5 level anymore. His record since 2021 speaks for itself.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Do you want him to continue losing? He should fight lower competition to get his momentum back again.

[@P-V-H]

His reaction time is shot. Now his chins cracked. He’s not elite anymore physically

[@dalaisetiawan566]

@@P-V-H that's just simply not true. Maybe the chin thing, but his reactions are there, it was a mistake and he got clipped. It happens.

[@P-V-H]

@ it simple is true. He barely reacted to the overhand or uppercut. Even Dricus’ slow punches were catching him. He’s not elite anymore, he’s done

[@BongaKalipa]

Thank you, coach Mike 🙏 we will back let's focus on supporting the next fighters. Adesanya we love you, ntwanas

[@jamesdurkin3129]

love ya interviews SR, but the 3 minute ballshaving ad in a 13min video is a bit over the top

[@Chubearishere]

This was a very encouraging interview.

[@zadegetsfaded]

The takedown defense he showed looked really good like you can tell his strength has leveled up. His style and defense always relied on the vision and speed to be able to evade punches by centimeters… eye poke followed by a beautiful 1-2 while he tried to frame and stance switch it was perfect timing, questionable stoppage as well but he’s always 2 wins away from a title shot

[@frankthetank819]

I agree well said Izzy is still elite against dricus he did good and even round 1 he was winning but that eye poke messed him up if you know eye pokes and then you see him switch stances and imavov picked up and that’s why he launched forward: Izzy oooked on great shape but just a bad mistake and imavov landed it he wasn’t knocked out cold like he did Alex he was sleeping Izzy was awake and moving just got stunned

[@exodusdiva2295]

Agree Mike, seeing stupid comments saying for him retire, im like shut up. Gutted he lost, but its not the end if the world. Like Dan said 'Tough times don't last'!

[@AwestruckAudioHertz]

This is exactly why Jose Aldo was so incredible for doing what he did late in his career, AND WENT DOWN IN WEIGHT.

[@jake5737]

Those who are saying that Izzy is “washed” are literal casuals. Izzy looked great against a young, hungry, talented up and comer. It can be anyone’s day in that top 5.

[@miles4212]

He's not washed but does he really need to keep fighting? He's super rich and that's not something every UFC fighter on a losing skid can say. What if he goes out against a top 10 guy and gets KO,d again? Gets more unnecessary brain damage. When do you reckon it's probably best to call it a day?

[@iwasnominated]

he’s washed most definitely washed everyone figured out izzy style all you have too do is walk him down😭😭😭😭

[@jake5737]

@@iwasnominated casual lmao

[@dajakaal]

I hope he comes back, I never used to want him to win as much, I think he's maturing. I thought he had the first round, and I still think the division is more interesting with him in it.

[@DormammuDawg]

I dont think thats possible. He’s looks noticeably slower. You see some flashes in the pot of old Izzy, but its just not there anymore.

[@sexbuffet]

of course he had the first round lol, he was styling on imavov till the eye poke

[@Snowmobiling511]

It's no coincidence all these guys at the top can only fight these top contenders for so long. History speaks for itself. Once they take a few extra punches and doing over and over again. Boom then ur in mid 30's and start taking a few loses. Most seem to never come back from that. Izzy is a goat. Dude has a lot of miles mma and all those kick boxing fights is impressive. Hats off...,., go out on top Izzy respect

[@AN-hv1vm]

Coach

[@autotransportbroker]

If you don't like racism in the world and in MMA, you're happy that Izzy lost. This is a W for humanity.

[@TeWhanauVis]

Lmao wtf does colour have to do with it? 2 fighters went to war and 1 won

[@autotransportbroker]

@@TeWhanauVis Izzy calls people racial slurs. He called Dricus a racial slur. It's on KZbin, and the MMA media ignores it. In our society calling people racial slurs means you are a racist. Izzy is a racist and nobody talks about it. Not Joe Rogen, not Ariel, not Luke Thomas. Instead, they like him even more. Why? Get racism out of the UFC. Izzy leaving is the first step.

[@Andy-w2e5q]

@@autotransportbrokerExactly right bro , he is a full on racist but it’s all ignored. I ain’t forgot what he said during the Black Lives Matter movement.

[@jameswatkins1844]

am i the only person who thought it looked like an early stoppage?

[@Knux914]

Would you mind saying “Sorted” more during the ads?

[@rimmymindplease8120]

Claiming Israel is a "potential" threat is incredibly telling.

[@frankthetank819]

Izzy is a legend and we all love him and it’s the fight game things happen one mistake that’s all it takes

[@dtruth5769]

IZZY WAS CLEARLY TRYING GO GET UP WHEN MARK GODDARD STOPPED IT.

[@iGamerMedic]

He would have gotten his face broken after getting up on his feet, he isn't the same athlete anymore, imavov has fast hands he would have smashed him

[@agi2160]

He done. He done. He gone done. He got gone done.

[@JustinMacMMA]

Who else thought the thumbnail looked like Luke Rockhold with the sun in his eyes?? 😂

[@iwasnominated]

stop smoking crack

[@JustinMacMMA]

@ no

[@JustinMacMMA]

@ I don’t smoke it I sell it

[@iwasnominated]

@@JustinMacMMA ouuhhhh i’m snitching

[@JustinMacMMA]

@@iwasnominated lmfaoooo go ahead, cops are buying it too 😂🤣😭

[@ElimRem]

Adesanya vs Gastelum 2

[@DormammuDawg]

Its time for Izzy to retire. His cardio and reflexes arent there anymore. I hate that he took this Imavov fight. He should have retired after the Dricus loss. He would still have gone out on top. This just further taints his image like the Silva losing streak. Very sad. 😢 he’s my favorite fighter ever. Dont like seeing him like this.

[@FightSportTalk]

Adesanya should retire, he's not coming back from that. Everyone will know he's so vulnerable on the feet and his boxing defence hasn't improved, he gets beaten up by all of the top contenders.

[@DormammuDawg]

He can box. He just relied on his reflexes, feints, and mix up striking game for a long time. He’s no longer young enough to do so. Ironically enough Anderson Silva had the same issue. Age caught up to the both of them. Izzy also long the motivation to keep going. 100+ fights. Yeah its time to retire.

[@bread860]

Retire and start a family for sure.

[@tomfoolery8238]

Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya has nothing left to prove, let him help up and comers or put his talents elsewhere.

[@naturoidz2714]

Fans just like to repeat the same thing everybody is saying. That's why Anthony Smith called fans stupid because it's true.

[@robertm9490]

Man it sucks bad. I know Izzy thinks he can still be one of the best and maybe he could be. But with these 3 straight losses I don’t like his chances. Especially because the other guys see how they could beat him now. I really hate that for him because he’s one of my favorites to watch fight. Good luck Izzy!

[@pazo321]

imavov is notorious for eye pokes...dirty fighting

[@PoppyTheSuperDog]

Izzy is officially a gate keeper now

[@Lilpokeball]

Izzy's reflexes are not the same and his footwork is slower. That chin is going so he will continue losing like this getting caught annd put down. Still my favourite fighter along with Stipe. End of an era l❤

[@cobusbrits2]

Think Izzy is being found out in certain areas. Very weak in defending his head, no hands up nothing. New breed of fighters are much more careful and rounded.

[@allybaapp1053]

Imagine if he retires after he KOed AP… would potentially be up there with khabib in in the mythical realm.

[@kashirnaidoo3909]

These guys couldnt keep their fighter from keeping his chin tucked. Ridiculous

[@fearandsmoking]

I think it's kinda lame that Eugene was all over interviews when Israel was doing great. Now he's losing and he won't show face

[@Keary923]

Mark not so Goodard. Izzy had him right where he wanted him. Robbery

[@Andy-w2e5q]

Come on Mike you know Israel is done , you couldn’t be honest about junior fa when he was done either.

[@matrix35]

So the eye poke gave Imavov the win according to this guy! Izzy is finished! His YES men never acknowledge the other fighter is better on the night when Izzy loses.. It’s always them making mistakes and that’s why they lost. The game has caught up with Izzy. He doesn’t beat anyone in the top 5!!

[@maikaphillips3083]

Did you listen to what he said? He literally said Imavov and their team planned and executed the winning sequence so can’t blame it on the eye poke… how do you interpret the exact opposite of what he said?

[@charlesard8639]

Thank u ​@@maikaphillips3083

[@brendanprescott9580]

100% thick twit

[@FtxShadowOG]

Tme to retire or he will go Tony road now period

[@DormammuDawg]

I hope he retires. I couldn’t watch this sport anymore If he went out like Tony. It would break my heart. First Volk, then Rob, now Izz? Ugh please no.

[@FtxShadowOG]

@ man rob is doing great he is still good and reliable he had the toughest style opponent previously

[@charged710]

Bit extreme isn't it lol

[@charged710]

@@DormammuDawg thats the nature of the sport buddy, father time waits for no man

[@kevinlewis8162]

izzy has never experienced a beating gaethje gave tony, but i do agree if he loses another bad knockout loss, he better retires, he has nothing left to prove

[@FarmStrong88]

Time to switch teams, clearly the talent is still there. Just poor preparation and coaching.

[@lewchootrain]

Maybe his Muhammad Ali weaving isn’t enough anymore, gotta shell and shuffle

[@reluctantblumpkin]

🐕

[@DoomerNunya]

Is this the Gyno coach?