UFC 236: Israel Adesanya Post-Fight Press Conference - MMA Fighting

At the UFC 236 post-fight press conference, Israel Adesanya discusses his epic win over Kelvin Gastelum, fighting Robert Whittaker next to unify the titles, his desire for the fight to take place in New Zealand and more.
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[@zionzorshin1579]

this man literally leveled up in the 5th round got his hp back

[@pistolpete8231]

Hp?

[@A1Gz_]

pistol pete Do you understand how video games work...

[@pistolpete8231]

@@A1Gz_ I'm not a basement-dwelling incel, so no !!

[@ZudoGang]

he on his fortnite

[@matthewbell6539]

He turned super sayain.

[@kieancoba7661]

"I was willing to die, so I was also willing to kill."

[@ralleks]

The way he shutdown that Jones bs instantly. Respect

[@huntermonzon5231]

Damn Kelvin really only one to have taken it to him like this zero miero 💯

[@albarkadfiksalbarkadfiks8058]

🥾🥾⚰⚰⚰⚰🥾⚰

[@chasg8183]

Yep

[@thebestufcfighters]

Adesanya showed excellent striking, takedown defence and submission skills. Awesome!

[@mattwoodard5014]

Yep

[@zGJungle]

Yep I was so impressed by his TDD and sub attempts, looked natural and fluid, not like kickboxer who's just discovered grappling.

[@themohas3243]

That's why he's "the Stylebender"

[@firstname5418]

He did but i dont like his attitude when he was asked about jon jones he better learn some respect quick before he catches that spinning back elbow to the mouth

[@zGJungle]

@@firstname5418 Why should he shine light on Jones ? It's his win, let him have his moment.

[@sekwar]

That lip makes him look like a Simpsons character.

[@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58]

Sek war Moe Sizlack

[@stefvincyahamel7534]

Cmon lololol yal dont start with this cmon !

[@sentry9834]

Dude when I first saw those images of Israel, I thought they were Photoshop caricatures created by Israel's haters. I had no idea he suffered that much damage. I thought they were fake news. Turns out they were legit.

[@froozemvm]

i thought of tyler the creator, especially on that last smile

[@dp-mo5jh]

Sek war 😂😂😂...genius, well done ✌🏾

[@flightofthefatman]

Its an honour to have you represent New Zealand along with Nigeria. 🇳🇿❤️

[@scott8847]

19:37 :-) its obvious he loves Reppin NZ bro!

[@caseyclemons8368]

Nigeria first that's his homeland

[@GuilhermeAModesti]

You have to pick one, son. At the end of the day he's nigerian, trust me on that.

[@roronzoro9795]

Deano that explains a lot. He sounded like he had a south Londoner accent, but learning that he’s from NZ explains it

[@JudahsFinest.]

He had an allergic reaction from ya fush n chups.

[@jeromesimpson4830]

Glad he shut down all jon discussion.

[@TheBzoldos32]

I know he's sharp in control

[@dubiousdevil9572]

Yeah its prolly not gonna happen for a long time. I think Israel is focusing on unifying the title and defending it first. Idk why people keep talking about Jones.

[@vivaeuropa]

@@dubiousdevil9572 I'd much rather see him vs Whittaker and if he won against Romero. After that the division will need time to build a #1 contender and he could do a super fight with Jones.

[@MegaMsc123]

Jerome Simpson jones would slap him

[@anthonywall1228]

I Love Anderson and Jon Jones as fighters. Israel is a good fighter, but he's not in the same class as Jon Jones. He did beat Anderson, but Anderson was old, and hasn't been in the ring in 2 yrs. So he really didn't beat Anderson, he beat Anderson's name. But this was a great fight.

[@1tyl3r]

What an interview! This man is going to be a superstar

[@LeftLeftRightRight16]

He already is

[@afrohaitianzen2880]

Are you the UFC champ or him?

[@meancombat877]

He is already man, the guy has almost hundred fights lol browse about him

[@MegaYounglover]

Israel is a well rounded champ around the world and next he is the building he’s legacy in the UFC... His carisma and set of skills is taking his far...

[@MegaMsc123]

Tyler not if he ruins his hypetrain by fighting jones

[@freddiewhybrow6775]

This performance was more impressive than if he kod him in the first, the fact he overcame adversity proved a lot. Dangerous fight for Whittaker, great stuff.

[@MrKayDeeTV]

Fight fans are so fickle, only in MMA can a fighter come into an organisation with over 100 fights and be considered to not have enough experience or called a ‘hype train’ people said he needed to face tough competition... “we’ll see if he beats Tavares”, he does. “Still needs to prove himself, we’ll see if he gets past Brunson”, he does. “Brunson isn’t high level, I bet he can’t even get past silva”, he does “Silva is past his prime, he didn’t do enough in there. He’ll never get past Gastleum, hype train is gonna get derailed”, almost finished gastleum multiple times and now people are saying he’s an ok fighter but he’ll never get past Whittaker. Regardless if he does or doesn’t can we just appreciate his skills and accomplishments as a fighter, during his time before the UFC and his time in the organisation.

[@owolabimayowa2098]

Best comment, just shows that you can never satisfy the world so just do you no matter what.

[@derekmilholm9592]

he was the favorite against silva and gastleum

[@kevinkimani6409]

TkD,his foundation is the most superior form of martial art.

[@MrPancake777]

MrKayDeeTV I was on the fence regarding him and Gastelum, but I still think there’s no way he’d beat Rob- but you never know.

[@charlesfelonybennet4713]

MrKayDeeTV u win the title, ur elite, even if ur Colby or a roided out Hendricks. Israel showed he can rise up to an occasion and handle adversity. Win or lose against Rob he's proved himself. U hear him talk u see his self belief isn't forced or ignorant like Darren Till. It's a tough fight with Rob but he has a shot so....

[@cann8009]

His takedown defence was INSANE tonight. GG. He didn't disappoint

[@johnjohn1446]

How bout those sick sub attempts? Beautiful to watch

[@angelsweet9611]

@@johnjohn1446 if he learns how to grapple he’ll be unstoppable!

[@131thesandman]

This man is genuinely an all around star. It's been six fights that a lot of us fans been saying what he proved last night. Congrats to the king.

[@segunonanuga]

"Go numb. Embrace the darkness, make it your friend..." Stylebender

[@Danty033]

Olusegun Onanuga actually that was his friend’s quote. He tells that izzy when they spar/train

[@kraftpunk5947]

@@Danty033 Glad you corrected that so I didn't have to lol

[@Wthele]

Time stamp?

[@kraftpunk5947]

@@Wthele 8

[@iyekekpolorharvey1947]

That's real

[@mallymartin8573]

That lil jitsu chain Izzy pulled off had me on the edge of my seat, caught me completely off guard

[@johannesiithete4699]

Who's still watching all his top interview until ufc 253 . Let's go Izzy.

[@tbdinh78]

Adesanya will go down as one of the best if not The best ever.

[@AcidGlow]

*Congrats Israel. I'm happy for him!* ✅🙂

[@Thinker-yf5pk]

I love Adesanya but, man Gastelum is also amazing, he put some Simpson cartoon style on Adesanya’s face!

[@jasoncoffey3983]

Israel is now many many peoples favorite fighter.

[@matthutch1047]

Joe rogan voice - "he's the real deal ladies and gentleman" proud to be kiwi!

[@SuperSourmilk]

Haha! The reporter asking about taking the belt back to Australia has to feel dumb af

[@deoaldi2854]

Aus is nzs boss

[@ronitsethi831]

Deo Aldi go away ya bogan

[@unemployedmarioyamasaki1476]

Deo Aldi the Aussies want to claim all the New Zealand athletes as their own.

[@MrSAP1988]

Yes what a confused moron.

[@douglasusher2281]

@@unemployedmarioyamasaki1476 he is Nigerian..... Not NZ....

[@CWizzyTV]

Damn Izzy looking like Sagat after he loses in street fighter 😂

[@unemployedmarioyamasaki1476]

He looks like a dr Seuss character

[@ogs1mpson609]

Hadoken 🔥

[@Samakahzi]

Haha dead set

[@reddevil211287]

I love his answers...he's sharp and got swag for days, and is respectful...good riddance to McGregor honestly.

[@meatbasedathlete7762]

Adesanya still has honor...Conor, it's gone...

[@GBullockNC]

Agreed

[@piratebash368]

As an ex Conor McGregor fan I could not agree more.

[@ngabushallday6642]

@@meatbasedathlete7762 Adesanya still has honour, Conor is a gonner...?

[@meatbasedathlete7762]

@@ngabushallday6642 Haha =)

[@williambutler1955]

“Drop some bows cause we in the ATL” - stylebender Shout out to ludacris 😂

[@fescolfaro]

One of the best fights I've ever seen in my life. I've followed this sport since UFC 1 which got all the kids in my school in São Paulo sparring each other for a while, and I'm sure this fight goes into the "unforgettable" drawer. Bravo to both gentlemen!!! Bushidō

[@tube6871]

One of the most intelligent and emotionally intelligent gentlemen of the fights.

[@iDezee]

Emotionally intelligent.........?

[@rass4609]

@@iDezee controlling emotions

[@johnnys3501]

@@iDezee Yes, emotional intelligence is a thing

[@dondraper4438]

@@iDezee It's like a cop out for saying you're dumb, but still a good person.

[@shahs3262]

This aged like an egg

[@guillaumeturello9870]

What a amazing fighter, i already knew he would take that belt away He’s too good! mentally strong too and humble! Glad to see African brothers to the top !!! Long life to Israel !!!

[@vegemite2410]

Izzy's so tough he didn't even notice the fork stuck in the side of his head

[@John-fl3fx]

😂😂😂

[@mikhelBrown]

It's an Afro Comb. 😂

[@hyaenas7850]

Able to self-reflect and draw wisdoms from it immediately at this age is more of a champion than the belt.

[@Novacane2012]

How far he’s come after this hard fought war victory. Truly impressive

[@TheMass33]

Two True Warriors. Respect forever for these Mix Martial Artist.

[@sukieoduwole]

S’aya bi ekun... so proud of you bro. You’re such an inspiration.

[@sankofax8082]

aya bi ekun 🦁

[@spazymckane]

No one has ever made Izzy look like this so big ups Kelvin ! He is a warrior and not getting enough love or attention.

[@Arikarinful]

Israel "I've had 10 guys run a train on me" Adesanya

[@hamschh]

it's ok to be gay

[@charlesfelonybennet4713]

Tryptamine Mysticism 10 points for subtlety genius. Say hi to the brotherhood for me

[@jumbroni6014]

So he is looking to go to the WWE?

[@mimike80]

Be mad muthafuckas!

[@dondraper4438]

@Shawn Cahill Now that explains the 10 guys and the train.

[@Jack-si4oi]

Before the 5th round when you can see him say “I am willing to die”..chills man

I'm a big Gastelum fan, but I think i really like this guy Adesanya. Like his professionalism and the intelligent and diplomatic way he answers their questions. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed with him until this fight and I now know he's legit. However, I still have to wonder what his ground game is like. I regret missing this fight.

[@deaconmack8]

Yo this kid is something special that comes along every 20 years or so.

[@LeeDrum80]

I love all the computer game and film references he literally fights and talks like he's an Avi/character 🤣🤣🤣

[@kvbvl7285]

Eugene - Go to that place Izzy - *Activates Sage mode*

[@user-yb2cs2xs7x]

I like how he dismissed the Jones comment, classy

[@GreenNotes007]

I want really feeling that because he been asking for smoke he started the rumors of fighting Jon Jones the greatest fighter of all time and let me say this he will be murdered 100% but I understand this is his moment but don't forget he started these rumors he's biting off more than he can chew

[@IvanM272]

AliEnigma Show 100% agree.

[@user-yb2cs2xs7x]

I completely agree, for a boxer he still doesn't quite have a lot of knock out power, but it's a matter of time

[@kwadwo693]

@@user-yb2cs2xs7x mayweather doesn’t have knockout power he will break his hands if he throws with too much power. It’s about precision.

[@bolualade7526]

Love that saying, I don't mind being used But hate to be misused or abused bcs if u are not being used that means you are useless.......well said dude....so real

[@tandontanjana228]

Congrats to Izzy, that was an amazing fight, very well-deserved in getting the W. That new belt design is just not pleasant to look at though, I really wish they kept the old design

[@cristianchavez1699]

you've never seen Izzy this beat up before or after.. props to Kelvin man

[@joekelly7766]

Love how he shut down the question about the roid-head Jones.

[@chichojohnson5978]

But jones going to wipe his egoistic ass eazzzzzzzzy

[@Leeroynumanuma]

Chicho Johnson Jones is fine with calling out middleweights, but goes quiet the moment any heavyweights are mentioned.

[@chichojohnson5978]

@@Leeroynumanuma 😂😂😂Whatever!Izzzy start talkin crazzzzzy!first get ur facts st8

[@ThatkiDm3]

The Summoning Stone lmao ur dumb.

[@MegaMsc123]

Chicho Johnson agreed

[@zizzyg864]

“I was gonna say run a train”

[@joewhyde8206]

That Dude is a Bad Ass. Fan for Life!

[@cphillps1749]

Wakanda Forever!!!! Big ups to Africa and Nigeria and this is coming from a African American who lives in Miami! I can’t wait to go back to Africa this summer

[@youngbando2798]

Shout out to you brother we love yall stay blessed out there...we family

[@cphillps1749]

European Ascension Sorry mate but it’s a beautiful continent and I’m looking forward going back to it.

[@jayson6904]

This guy has an awesome personality, and I have only watched his last 2 fights.

[@jaymanlinkin1897]

Izzy with that Nelly plaster under that eye 😂👌... Congratz my man !

[@fobbyP]

iI love when the reporter asked him about jon Jones and he said tonight is about me

[@guilherme7120]

Israel "I Need To Take a Shower" Adesanya

[@jordyb0y186]

Guilherme L. Facts 😂

[@krystalmills4372]

Hahahaha he's funny like that my boy

[@dillonfretton8960]

Guilherme L. 😂😂😂

[@Dr.afolabiorekoya]

"We die here" that's Naija Parlance of "No retreat,No Surrender".

[@saintmarvellousmarvellous3805]

I have been praying for you Israel, since after ur fight with silver

[@MrSFblack]

He came out of this fight looking like the elephant man, but still earned the W in a hard fought battle. Props!

[@chinamanpang]

Wear those war wounds pround my brother. Excellent performance, very well rounded fighter.

[@cam_1845]

Love this guy God Bless Israel cant imagine what couldve been with Romero but we know your capable of going there regardless...

[@deaconmack8]

The fight was like Goku fighting any opponent he's fought.

[@johnnyloganculinaryperfect9816]

Isreal Adesanya is my favorite fighter.

[@allenhernandez1033]

Adesanya is the best of all time

[@payneicecold3000]

I think he underestimated Kelvin speed at the jab. Kelvin did what DC did to Jones but better. Stylebender just showed why he is better than the rest.

[@renetroncoso1605]

@Chris Dean undefeated in the UFC fighter isnt that good?

[@mrtwokiller]

you cant please some people just let him look stupid and be dumb

[@NwachukwuNjoteh]

@Chris Dean dumb

[@GHOST42222]

@Chris Dean Yea yea haters gtfo adn come back with good lies the last stylebenders just showed us that he is champion

[@bittersweet340]

Kelvin knock down, 4x awesome Izzy haters just love you

[@vatoslocos2167]

Showing his Battle Scars like a Champ, unlike these guys who wear shades during press conference? Be proud of the War you were just involved in win or lose.

[@amanichi]

same thought here, a warrior.

[@lucu01]

Great fight, great win, mad respect to Kelvin

[@boomin.22]

A huge zen- kai boost from this fight for sure 😂😂💯

[@Pauly027]

Kelvin actually tapped but coz Izzy fell over he got out of it and away with it

[@fsmfsm9941]

proof?

[@kurohige6712]

When exactly??

[@jackjamison2411]

I’ve seen other people say this, do you know when exactly he tapped?

[@nathanking6670]

When Adesanya wrapped his legs around Kelvin’s head?

[@A.T.Sickzer]

I clearly felt a tap😅

[@Jayswe]

he's not Australian!!!! hes a kiwi but he is NIGERIAN!!!!!

[@mmz1165]

Don't fight for that man, he is both. And Newwww🤗Naja🇳🇬

[@diliff]

@@mmz1165 He's a citizen of the world ;)

[@Jayswe]

I totally agree he is both but everyone leaves out that he is nigerian/african, don't let them forget his roots thou!!!@@mmz1165

[@mmz1165]

@@Jayswe It's what I am saying man, don't fight for that. Izzy had one flag, only one in the Octogone. He has mamafrica map tottoed on his chest, that means all.. But, he got blessed by another country too, so less celebrate the champ together.

[@aaronsears5580]

This is my favorite fighter of alllllllllll time I love this guys energy I be feeling it 100

[@bossman7302]

Aaron an Brandon fishing Aaron prime Anderson Silva is my favorite

[@karloslowry9043]

I got goose bumps watching this fight.

[@anythingispossible9334]

This is as close to a modern day Ali we going to get... Say what u will because he sounds arrogant and flashy but this dude is really humble.. Fight was crazy show of will and heart...

[@marvelharris9540]

what a fight.... I can understand why fighters would not want a fight like that all the time... very damaging.

[@zanunisokoni5982]

What a show 🤗🤗🤤🤤 Was worried for adesanya never have I seen him stumble (4th round)... glad you won🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️

[@bz_23]

your the man brother! from australia

[@beamgroup7464]

The man said “I don’t mind being used, I just don’t want to be misused or abused!” Woooow!!

[@juakinggg]

6:50 Absolutely agree

[@eddya.3776]

That man paid for that belt for sure. Congrats to him I didn't think he was going to win.

[@ThatkiDm3]

Eddy A. Respect to you for admitting that. The rest of the guys who doubted him are now saying oh kelvin is 5”10 and chubby and slow blah blah. Even if you hate him u can’t say that wasn’t a great fight

[@theMAYORproblem]

It's because you're an idiot

[@footballoont4064]

Baba I believe you... Keep making us proud.. Best in the world 👑👑

[@whitechocolate1083]

For a fighter be so well spoken is a blessing

[@killing1493]

Ur the man izzy I think my Nabours called noise control while I was watching ur fight hahaha the man bro

[@eggycakes6937]

KILLING neighbors ;)

[@primetv5218]

Congrats bro - naija for life

[@a-rexfam8182]

Good Fight! Funny though he sounds like Duffy Duck when Shpeaking 😂😂

[@AdA-rl4eo]

That was a hell of a fight.. Respect.. Don't think its getting any easier against Rob..

[@nunosoares3827]

That last round save your life was a good fight

[@DuesVultSemper]

Well matured fight didn't break under the factors🙌

[@neroknight1234]

He actually looked like that boxer commentating in family guy.

[@ayy2193]

Guess that dragonfly prophecy was real signifying adaptation to adversity. Amazing back and forth battle

[@googoo512jw]

I don't mind being used..as long as im not misUSED or abUSED. BRILLIANT

[@oro1148]

This is one dangerous man.

[@humanbean1424]

Wheres all the peeps who said hes just a hype train that's going to get derailed?

[@ej1692]

I picked him to beat Gastelum but I still think he is a hype train. He almost got knocked out twice by a guy that he had a ten-inch reach advantage against and that literally played directly into his strengths. Dude was on Bambi legs and Gastelum had him against the fence, could've finished him but decided to shoot a sloppy takedown and hold his legs until he recovered. Not hating, the guy is a supremely good striker and he is exciting to watch, but i am not sold that this guy is the next potential goat like they are hyping him. Dude is a blue belt in jiujitsu, what is he gonna do when he faces a legit grappler that can actually take him down? This is mma, not kick boxing.

[@kebabmcnugget3514]

Put him against jones and lets see where the hype train goes

[@cann8009]

@@ej1692 By your reach logic. DC should be a bum

[@cann8009]

@@kebabmcnugget3514 He is not close to a Jones level yet but he is really good and exciting to watch. And his performance tonight was amazing

[@ZedianB]

@@ej1692 STFU

[@matthewgarza5363]

Gastelum got em looking like duffy daffy duck ☠️😂

[@TheRealRevs]

This man the real deal I been saying it since before he was in the ufc keep it lit B

[@nickieleeduduza8257]

One of the greatest fighters l know 💥👌🏽

[@jamesEboi]

"XP points" lol Imma bout to get on street fighter right now

[@andyjala158]

Kelvin.. is amazing to watch him fight..

[@ronaldhighley8199]

Did he actually belch into the mic. or am I hearing things? This dude is for real!

[@boomidctv6017]

DAMN this man just came out of a war! 👏👏

[@NoObKiLlerS117]

8:06 i can feel myself leveling up already lmao

[@samuelubong6818]

NIGERIAN GANG,GANG...PROUD OF YOU BROTHER.

[@Mr.Bojangles12]

HE BRINGS HONOR TOO UFC🎯

[@xkushkingblowwaxx]

😂😂😂😂 atl drop bows on Em I love this guy

[@douglasusher2281]

I trained with Israel and Ovince St. Pruex last Tuesday before their fights. Israel told me after that he was Yuriba and that he was taking the belt home to Africa. He held up his word......