UFC 243: Israel Adesanya Post-Fight Press Conference - MMA Fighting

New undisputed UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya breaks down his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 243, his possible fight against Paulo Costa, and what went into his dazzling walkout.
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[@nimrodthewise836]

I love his constant references to anime, this geek's got hands..

[@childofAtlantis618]

Lol haha we're all geeks ✊

[@ericqhochuli6004]

@@childofAtlantis618 +1

[@natas2727]

I wonder if he's watched berserk....

[@nimrodthewise836]

@@natas2727 seems like more of a shonen than a seinen fan..

[@natas2727]

@@nimrodthewise836 oh and I don't think most people get where his nick name is from, and I've never watched the show, but I got the reference right off the bat. Deathnote has been on the back burner for years now, and my daughter has always told me i need to watch it. Idissonya has officially "gave me the proper" push I needed to actually watch it.

[@dolapoadepoju5361]

I love the way he reps Nigeria. He has never been ashamed to be one of us. He even speaks our local language.😊

[@redpillafricaredpillafrica589]

@Rock Stone news flash he registered as a Nigerian in the ufc .... he just visited Nigeria .... his skin is a testament.... idiot

[@angelareele858]

Rock Stone...... accept your inconsequentiality....... Izzy is the best

[@ayomideotukoya1731]

Nom De Plume hahaaa dummy 😂you lose go somewhere with the hate

[@jacobbirdsong5783]

@Nom De Plume he's born in Lagos. next time, make sure to do a five second google search before having a spontaneous embarrassing racial meltdown.

[@bryanaffinito5588]

"I used my chakra properly" lmfao this guy is great !!

[@KalvinPatel]

cr87129 yes he is you clown

[@davidgambirazio3350]

cr87129 grrrr this guys referencing things I’m not into and it makes me angry grrrr

[@SM-mj3sn]

Tries too hard

[@peacebalancetruth]

@@davidgambirazio3350 😅😂💛

[@Rockominhosemiva]

Ive just realized he wrote a freaking death note to Whittaker

[@BlueBalloon97]

yea bro, it was either that or the list of jericho lmfao. but given israel's history with anime references, i guessed death note

[@carlosmartinezz3022]

Death note to the reaper, very bold of him haha.

[@8thlvlMage]

He literally explained that he did that.

[@dankcro]

@@BlueBalloon97 he literally talked about it said it was death note lol

[@BlueBalloon97]

@@dankcro i'm speaking in past tense, as in I guessed it was death note before he confirmed in his interview

[@markkelso871]

He's so far beyond mentally strong. He's incredibly thoughtful and isn't cocky just correctly assessing stuff. Anyone who hates him... Well he addressed those people in the interview so I'll leave it at that. I hope he hits the stratosphere and doesn't mess it up like connor

[@johnSucs]

This aged well. He is the face of the UFC

[@shmucc]

Dude Literally answered every question perfectly.

[@olmec_____5536]

Hes pretty smart

[@cambo6911]

@@olmec_____5536 agreed, he's intelligent and articulate. Kind of refreshing really.

[@mefilmmaking]

Will Surf pretty. Lol

[@MrRyquest0987]

Guys who use dude take it in the bum....not that theres anything wrong with that. Fact

[@olmec_____5536]

@@mefilmmaking what

[@peacebalancetruth]

"Look I can't dim my SHINE JUST cause some people feel uncomfortable." -IS RA EL ADESANYA 2019

[@elmboy20]

That inspired tf oughtta me lol

[@olmec_____5536]

Original

[@theThriller83]

@@olmec_____5536 nope, quoted an old saying

[@lt6731]

one of the best quotes ever

[@peacebalancetruth]

💛

[@kkgamergirl4306]

Not to many people know about death note makes me love adesyna even more this guy covers a wide spectrum of everything truly unique person

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

Death note is one of the more popular animes. It's not as popular as Naruto, Dragonball, or One Piece but its still much more popular that people may think.

[@X3MAntics]

It's one of the most popular anime that even Netflix capitalized on it > nOt toO MaNy PePol LyK dEf Nofe!!!

[@seifone]

Ye I thought he wrote in the death note!

[@seifone]

@@X3MAntics Netflix was terrible

[@sumit3195]

30 yeard old weeb lmao

[@emmabada4082]

Congratulations bro. Thank you for not forgetting your heritage.. Nigeria 🇳🇬.. Up Naija.. You are a source of inspiration to many.. I can't imagine you speaking your local language - Yoruba - even while on press conference! More respect bro! 👍 👍

[@Imhim247]

"I don't chase money. Money chase me." That's how you focus on purpose. Israel is the realest.

[@spiro9210]

@Trevor Ward Your response is childish as well. Just saying.

[@jackyt3404]

@Trevor Ward its actually a new age adage.. and it fit Izzy. Whats the issue?

[@jackyt3404]

@Trevor Ward Hes 30 and choses to switch to meme discourse when he wants. He has fun with language and uses different venacular well.. all in all he can be classically immature sometimes but really he is eloquent and articulate. A child isnt.. I hear the 'child' insult alot to 'third culture kids' speech and behaviour.. tbh thats called coded language on your part. A way to speak to a single culture without ever really saying what you mean to the broader populace for fear of being called out. Just my observation on ya need to liken that line to a child.. then a young person when you back peddled a bit. No offence but sociolinguistics seems not to be your strong suite.. wereas Izzy seems to get it n play with norms

[@skinnytothefeet3531]

Trevor Ward sorry rob didn’t win

[@mericanbadass5299]

Trevor Ward lmaoo you’re under every comment yo.. sorry bobby knuckles got knocked out fam

[@rayaisrael5136]

Izzy is the pure definition of mental strength!!! Humble

[@sshelton961]

He's the opposite of humble moron.

[@jacksonlickteig4969]

sshelton961 hes confident. i dont think hes arrogant like everyone says

[@dopemusic6414]

@@sshelton961 I'm almost certain you walk past girls you find attractive but are too scared to approach because you lack self confidence. And when you see guy like Izzy it makes you uncomfortable because you wish you had it.

[@Papoose316]

Izzy to the media after talking to his Cuz... “Wha Gwan?” 😂😂😂😂😂😂🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🥳

[@dollarize6412]

For real ✊🏾✊🏾 Had the reporter over his words after that, too powerful

[@yoma2977]

Wagwan*

[@thehighlightreel2829]

Man, I remember watching his Wilkinson fight, now we're here a year later!

[@seifone]

Yup and straight away I knew he had special striking 💯

[@pinksupremacy6076]

No one should be surprised.

[@baltimorefan5642]

Also were here bc he fights ALOT throughout a year if he was normal fighter and fought knce or twice a year or pulled out of fights this could of not happened for another 2-3 years but no yeah he skillset and also his fight IQ and gameplans him and his coaches come up with are anazing

[@josepinheiro292]

Legend! Im from brazil and I support paulo, but this guy is amazing. Thank you, brother.

[@ramondimas1252]

Damn, there is nothing but killers in this division. Nothing but good fights to come. Adesanya Vs. Any Top 5 is gonna be fun.

[@FitnessPizza_Seriously]

What happens when gamebred and nate war it to a draw? Then what?

[@DoNultima]

@@FitnessPizza_Seriously that's a completely different division. Both those guys have been lightweights, they're essentially 30lbs smaller than Izzy.

[@ramondimas1252]

@@FitnessPizza_Seriously that's a different division bro but if it is a draw then I am sure they will run it back. It is gonna be a money fight for both. I think Israel has it versus his next opponent but the road wont be easy.

[@FitnessPizza_Seriously]

@@ramondimas1252 it's weird.. izzy is a smaller bones minus the cocaine

[@FitnessPizza_Seriously]

@@DoNultima izzy looks like the smallest mid I've ever seen

[@davidbrewer5332]

PEOPLE GONNA HATE THIS MAN BECAUSE HE SPEAKS PROPERLY BLESS YOU BROTHER

[@zonobiredz9828]

They hate on him because he is Black end of story. I normally just sit back and read comments. There is a very real trend across sports in general where the black man and women for that matter are always disliked. Along with that comes some of the most discussing comments I have ever read. Such a shame really but we been going through this sort of behaviour for the last 500 years and we still here dominating damn near everything we put our mind and spirit to.

[@NPFfumbi]

zonobi redz yep. People love Conor though even though he’s a multiple repeat criminal and hasn’t won in forever

[@aroyals339]

@@zonobiredz9828 oh come on... that has nothing to do with it I hate him because he is arrogant. I love DC, DJ and Lewis among others. no need to bring race into everything

[@aroyals339]

@Charles brown lol clever reply. clearly an Izzy fan

[@DutchRd]

@@aroyals339 he's not arrogant, guys like colby covington is. Plus there's nothing wrong being a fan of Israel Adesanya.

[@mrbossk6175]

“Haven’t had my infamous thought provoking shower” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tibora13]

"Money chases me."☝🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@tydupont8084]

Izzy is my favorite fighter. Such a cool guy, and humble for being one of the greatest strikers of all time

[@nasis4474]

"I got pillow hands, Boohoo", lmao

[@anthos8182]

I loved Israel as a fighter the first time I watched him. And when I hear his post fight interviews and now I know he likes anime. Israel is now my favorite fighter

[@lewissmith5759]

In one of his king of the ring tournament he wore a baritone headband

[@lewissmith5759]

*naruto

[@ericqhochuli6004]

He wrote rob in the deathnote, savage.

[@Luffytaro39]

Lucifer Morningstar yea same

[@mrman3414]

That heavyweight fight that started the card was like a head ups of what happens when you rush in throwing.

[@BlackLightPsych6249]

This guy just recently dropped onto my radar... And I can't get enough!! Gonna review last fights.. And interviews. Great Personality!!

[@LucaOneTripleSeven]

I loved the dancing/performance on the walk in!

[@johannesiithete4699]

I'm still here celebrating Izzy wins against COSTA

[@Vinfunko]

Adesanya learned the Chidori from training with Sasuke and now he’s trying to become the next Hokage

[@lilchaos4792]

😂😂😂

[@brenballs1234]

This guy trained with Kakashi

[@superstore4263]

😭🤣

[@georgesoliviernankammoukou223]

He’s already The Ten tails Jinchuriki Hokage dude !!! Now he’s about waiting All Akatsuki’s members who would try to take back his bijuu 😎😎😎

[@myarkalsaki-kamag7598]

😂

[@heavyweightprimatewithahar7706]

Costa was looking so swole I'm scared I'm going to fail my drug test at work on Monday..

[@YouShookItThreeTimes]

I know, I was wondering if Paulo would piss hot if he got tested like right now?

[@coljones98]

richard white I don’t think you realize how the UFC conducts these tests, you really do not want to be doping in the UFC look into it

[@YouShookItThreeTimes]

@Hamza Hussain Yes, and more times than once might I add. And look where he is at.

[@YouShookItThreeTimes]

@@coljones98 It all depends, the UFC is selective about how they enforce the rules when it comes to doping. They don't treat every situation the same.

[@jamesjordan139]

Don’t be , totally different type of drugs your on .

[@AcidGlow]

*Israel activated Ultra Instinct* ✅😀

[@aguilaindio7756]

ive watched this dude since the begining, same amazing fighting skills as before and a lot of climbing up the ladder, nothing given to him, earned every single moment he gets to bask in the limelight. as long as he winning he can say anything he wants. unlike McGregor still wants to be talked about and famous even after the shamefully selling out in the fight against Mayweather, he knew thier was no way to win that fight, but still took the money, and losses, plus his behavior inside and out side of the octogon. Adesanya will battle like a warrior till the end.

[@ngabushallday6642]

Same bro, watched Izzy coming up and kicking arse in those king of the ring gigs in Auckland, fighting at light heavy and heavyweight. He hasn't changed at all, still brash, great self belief and the skill to back it all up. Skill wise, he just keeps getting better and better. Eugene is the man.

[@Razear]

Lol, this dude just takes a random Skype call mid-presser. Love it.

[@larrys8289]

Razear Skype? 😭

[@user-cl5wt1gt6h]

Face time

[@fleadellayork]

Na random ya gonna have to wait that's my cousin calling from Nigeria 🇳🇬 it's my show I do what I want

[@Rockit_wave]

The Greatest fight entrance and even better finish to a champion

[@TimeGallon]

TheReal Rockit that fight entrance was like watching a cringe tik tok

[@ShadomanG]

The scary part is that Israel is only getting BETTER! This division is stacked & he is running thru them. Like Silva in his Prime (high praise I know) but I expect for him to be in control for 3-5 years as he's still in his prime.

[@TKtheFightingRealtor]

6:30 I thought dude was gonna start singing lmao

[@OhMy05]

Can we talk about 43 year old Anderson Silva for a minute? How impressive was his performance against Israel NOW?

[@andrewgiegerich523]

Izzy underestimated the goat for sure

[@louiegallo1289]

Izzy respected him to much. He could have ended it in the first.

[@danielstudart2062]

Izzy was 100% not fighting to end Anderson, he was making the fight great.

[@OhMy05]

@Travis Preciado no he couldn't or he would. You guys have no clue what you're talking about if 1 fighter can just finish the other fighter they're gonna finish them no matter how much respect there is. He definitely wanted to finish Silva but he couldn't do it.

[@Freakishd]

Worst fight of the year lmao

[@applesaucegingercream2148]

Love the death note reference

[@apongrave7184]

Yeah..I was laughing my ass off as he did that reference xD

[@mikaeelkhan7670]

What a shout out to all weebs

[@apongrave7184]

He wrote the freaking reaper's name in his Death note xD

[@onitovchishi5030]

6:20 "If I can sing, Justin Bieber would never had a Job" dafuq 🤣🤣

[@notoriousayemi951]

Onito V Chishi lol

[@VegasElement]

I love this guy, he's great for the sport, & a real talent! Can't wait to see more from him.

[@kalliades]

"I'm better than I think I am....and so are you" Sounds like the ending for an anime, lol. When the hero is talking to the villain, who later becomes a good guy.

[@spotonpicks3722]

Dude always has the realest post fight press conferences.

[@youtubetv1588]

“Oh we’re done? That was fun. Smoke break!” I need to watch him on Roe Jogan’s podcast

[@natas2727]

Oh you haven't yet? One of the best if not THE best mma episodes on the Joe Rogan experience.

[@absknd12]

He has been on Rogan

[@WSGtr12]

Israel is really milking the negative comments.

[@yaqub_2.0]

not really, hes gotten so much undeserved hate

[@mefilmmaking]

😂😂😂😂 U MAD?

[@komrademoses]

Nah, go to most MMA threads before this fight. Most comments were about how overrated he is and how [X opponent] would KO him because he's cocky. If and when he loses, we'll see more of the same hate for the guy.

[@Eskii_NZL]

Cause there was alot before he won 🤣 go check the comments yourself

[@WSGtr12]

And don't get me wrong, I really like the dude.

[@going2sleep]

I love the entrance and the KO! Epic entrance, even more epic KO.

[@truthfiction8408]

Shine bro, you've earned it, and I am proud of you, cheers.

[@CarlosRamirez-ox1us]

Izzy at first I didn't like him but now a new respect for him A new fan!

[@sparda12]

Did he just use death note as a reference?!🤣🤣🤣 that's awesome

[@pb_saydie_]

they say adesanya is all about hype but guess what lol 🤷‍♀️

[@teamgitusome]

KillSaydie * if he beats costa its just over lol

[@JoeBidementia]

KillSaydie * you were probably saying it before the fight 😂

[@jerodsimons8253]

Israel "I got no knockout power" adesanya 😂😂 keeping shocking the world they sleeping on you

[@Miles_Moraless]

They literally sleeping on him.

[@Roronoa_Zoro_Official]

😂😂😂 I knew he was referencing the Death Note 😂😂😂

[@29chhangte]

He's pure Anime fan..

[@denzelturner9619]

He said it would be easy leading up to the fight and he damn sure PROVED exactly that 💪💪💪 #LastStyleBender

[@hm09235nd]

journos, stop asking athletes "how does it feel". it's like you're intentionally parodying yourselves

[@bigiron4066]

yuyu tutu "what are your plans for after the fight" "who do you want to fight next" "tell us how you felt when you landed __________ and your opponent _______"

[@CGoody564]

There's nothing wrong with asking someone how something feels; it's as if you expect all of the fighters to feel the same way about something, which is ridiculous.

[@hm09235nd]

@@CGoody564 it's not someone and something, it's journalists and athletes. and yea, they do pretty much all feel the same way more or less as it turns out. the question is a bonafide journalistic trope, that only leads to platitudes and clichés over and over and over...

[@jamesjordan139]

You da parody little one , you obviously aren’t aware of how reality works

[@MicrophoneHell-ec3bm]

Exactly. They act like they never felt victory before. Almost every human who has lived long enough has felt victory in one context or another. LOL

[@diamondgbaby9012]

Israel ‘The Last Goat’ Adesanya 🇳🇿🏆🇳🇬🔥🐐

[@andrewgiegerich523]

He needs to do a lot to become goat

[@TristianWrites]

That death note reference was insane.

[@dareoluwaseun6976]

The greatest, Naija we no dey carry last! Gbayi omo iya mi

[@shadrackezeagu5]

Dare Oluwaseun are you saw what I’m saw??😄😄😄👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏✈️✈️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@prettyme3150]

@@shadrackezeagu5 I live in Australia, and I'm super happy. ❤ Love you fellow my fellow Naija

[@Sulposition]

Great fight, love how humble he is.

[@controversialhunter8032]

Congratulations, gotta say I did not have you winning this one! So Congratulations. Wish you nothing but the best. Definitely a fan after this press conference ! I am impressed! Your last two fights are more legit than the last 28 that Khabib has been in!

[@jasinAmsterdam1976]

Yess, do a fight in morocco 🇲🇦 🇲🇦 👍👍👍👍🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@brandonwhite4992]

I have a real hard time seeing Costa beating this guy.

[@buyondomuhammad3019]

Wait to cry that day

[@brandonwhite4992]

@@buyondomuhammad3019 sounds like you'll be the only one crying.

[@crismagana2482]

Buyondo Muhammad you’ll be the one crying

[@yourclassmatefn7643]

Buyondo Muhammad sounds like you'll be the only one crying.

[@brandonwhite4992]

@@yourclassmatefn7643 sounds like you'll be the only one crying.

[@KlaasMoratuwa]

Don't confuse pride n confident this guy is awesome

[@aidananimation123]

People who hate his personality ? Why do we come so quick to a hate a man. It’s the world of entertainment don’t judge a person based on their camera persona just think would u want someone to hate u for being yourself

[@dioroliver5533]

It's really his skin they hate...

[@YouShookItThreeTimes]

Paulo Costa vs USADA, who wins?

[@NickelninezRealOne]

He already got caught using IVs after weight ins.

[@johnricks3258]

Izzy is a new breed of fighters, costa can’t beat him ...

[@notoriousayemi951]

richard white USADS by first round ko

[@XMan-qu5kl]

Paulo Costa is a steroid abuser

[@justinm1721]

paula costa & romero vs USADA hell in a cell ...

[@ronaldmccloud7238]

damn, I guess now I have to admit he's legit. 😅

[@OhMy05]

He's been legit. Gastellum is no joke Gastellum might've beat Whitaker too! Can we talk about 43 year old Anderson Silva? LOL

[@mariomaro7]

6:56 man that right there is a man who understands the game

[@SagaciousTv]

Izzy vs Costa will be huge. And after how costa fought Romero, it’s likely he’d get slept against Izzy too

[@saulrazo8386]

So much respect

[@seifone]

Yoel had Costa getting mad, gonna be worse of he can't land

[@oogs9114]

CoDesTV I honestly don’t think Izzy has the power to drop costa

[@jbakapez]

OOGS FYC141 any man that can drop Gastelum can drop costa.. maybe not with one punch it’s the volume of punches that will do it. Casta gas tank is weak also, he gassed out in the fight with Romero, isreal don’t gas he keeps coming.

[@robbiemedica2652]

@@oogs9114 He will pick him apart. Whether he can knock him with a punch or not, Izzy's leg head kicks could knock anyone out.

[@TheDeaconrey]

I love this guy.

[@DannyLynch123]

Haters are gonna hate but you gotta give him credit now surely, great job! I love both guys but he's looking great and nice to see him show some respect too, great job Adesanya mate!!!!

[@TheBareSaint]

I like him. He is different and he looks for the new ways of being different instead of just amending stereotypes.

[@BMANTIS1]

Not a mark on his face ricky martin gona get fawked up

[@chalupacabra1727]

It's hard to see the bruises on a banana when it's rotten, but they're still there.

[@mrtha619]

@ 7:05 ... "Bending me knee, not triple C.." .... 😂🤣😫😂😂😂😂🤣 **Henry Cejudo** 😫😫

[@momo-ht2oe]

adesanya is a cool as dude😂😂

[@southernohio3541]

Theres times that he gets under my skin,but theres80% of the time i admire this kid,great things in for seen future well done

[@geraldk1931]

Congrats Adesanya, masterful performance tonight , I'm sure you'll beat Costa but Jarred Connonier is looking good in that division

[@rubblesr877]

Gerald K GTFOH

[@geraldk1931]

@@rubblesr877 I know that's the last person I should mention but give him time

[@rexoni2512]

@@geraldk1931 give him time? lol, don't get affected by that guy comment. Cannonier is a real threat to the division right now. He doesn't need more time to prove it, real fan will know how stacked the division is because of people like this coming up.

[@geraldk1931]

@@rexoni2512 finally someone who knows, thanks mate

[@sirsmoothable]

this dude reminds me of goku against all odds he finds a way to prosper

[@Jay_SGE]

Trevor Ward why’s he a douche? Because the guy you like lost? Because he likes to have fun? Because he doesn’t fit your mould of what a “professional” is?

[@skinnytothefeet3531]

Jason .J he’s still salty he just needs a minute then he’ll be an Izzy fan

[@PrinceVega]

@@RealDealSoulja , nah, he's right, Izzy is more like Goku. Izzy even said that he doesn't take himself too seriously. While Vegeta takes himself way too seriously sometimes. And let's not forget, Goku can also be douchey and cocky at times. Like when he told Vegeta "I don't think I'm stronger than you, I *know* I'm strong than you." And Vegeta gave him that jealous look. 😂

[@Maartun]

I member watching Bobby on The Ultimate Fighter, he was 21 and look at us now. I'm 27 working 40 hours a week for minimum wage and he is UFC middleweight champ. FML :-(

[@tatu5539]

Are you guys seriously arguing if he's anime character #1 or #2...

[@jackyt3404]

Congrats Izzy n team. Was rooting against ya for once but you were sharp, accurate, composed.. amazing performance mate.

[@lilgfritz935]

I Lost a lot of money, but ain't as mad as I usually would be, bc izzy is a quality opponent, and I don't think Robert was expecting him to hit as hard as he does

[@sjcobra84]

Israel vs Costa. Undefeated. Someones gotta give. Can't wait.

[@lumbee1986]

Izzy is a powerful young man, I hope he reaches his full potential.

[@j.hawkins5586]

DANA: Khabib you want to fight Israel at 185? KHABIB: Just give me location!

[@adtenvideos2228]

Adesanya : If I could sing, Justin Bieber wouldn't have a job 😂😂😂😂😂😂 This guy Is the Truth

[@tmwoujupweman1061]

🤣

[@1gotenks]

Israel adesanya: No one's done an entrance like me Mayhem Miller's Dream FC entrance: AM I A JOKE TO YOU

[@ruggerREL]

1gotenks the one with the school girls? Top tier

[@1gotenks]

@@ruggerREL haha yeah

[@elonwiggins994]

I liked your "start off " stance against Anderson Silva, it was correct man.

[@nasis4474]

Dooooppppppee with the Death Note reference

[@GoodKarma11]

So happy for him 😁

[@Tchafsir]

This guy is a star

[@Oraf843]

Big ups brotherly! Grow gracefully now. Let your hard work do the talking

[@itsdemidy5439]

*They wanna see me lose but they gonna wait for a long time* izzy. May this hit racists who doubted this legend

[@ITJustMeKG]

Making it a race issue. Typical. Doubt you'd say the same thing if it was the other way around.

[@itsdemidy5439]

@@ITJustMeKG you already know the truth deep down who are the racists. I don't have to mention it.

[@heavyweightprimatewithahar7706]

The only one bringing up race issues is you. 2/3's of UFC champions are of African descent and they are all successful. Who are you talking about? You dont even know yourself.

[@itsdemidy5439]

@@heavyweightprimatewithahar7706 deep down you already know the truth, who the racists are an will forever be.

[@ironpython1492]

Hey guys look, it's an idiot

[@tibora13]

We need the UFC to quit being scared & fight in AFRICA🤷🏿 NOT NORTH AFRICA NOT SOUTH AFRICA🚫 WE NEED IT IN NAIROBI, CONGO, ZIMBABWE, MOZAMBIQUE, NIGERIA, SUDAN, HELL WE NEED THE UFC IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERENGETI✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿📝📝📝📝📝📝📝📝📝📝📝📝🔌🔌🔌🔌🔌🔌🔌🔌✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@ironpython1492]

Isn't there enough violent combat already?

[@Pupsterization122]

4-UP to be fair israel did say it’s a lot of corruption rn in africa and he’s right there is

[@ek7404]

Genuinely curious but is the UFC/MMA that popular in African countries?

[@tibora13]

@@ironpython1492 where? I dont see any combat outside....i see a woman walking🤷🏿....

[@cole590]

@@tibora13 hmm well I guess if there's none going on outside your house then there must be no violence at all right? Lol do you know the meaning of anecdotal dipshit? Africa is extremely corrupt and violent. Besides that, it's also very poor in most places in sub saharan Africa. UFC would most likely have a hard time making money on top of any logistical problems there may be

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

Gaslum was a far better fight.

[@BlueBalloon97]

true dat. i imagine the israel vs yoel/costa fights being similar

[@americanzombie1802]

People just don’t understand how good Kelvin Gastelum is

[@malikdjuan4830]

He lost !! How ca he be better🤦🏽‍♂️😅

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

@@malikdjuan4830 can you comprehend what you read? I said it was a better FIGHT, I didn't say he was a better FIGHTER. Can you see the difference? Also, can Whitaker prove he's better than Gaslum by fighting him, because we don't know who's better until they fight.🤣😂

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

@@malikdjuan4830 one more thing, Gaslum didn't get knocked out, and he lumped Izzy up. Whitaker, let's just say... He was less impressive.

[@a1b3do]

izzy is spiritual, his potential lies in his ability to tap into the flow state

[@dalastomarga766]

This guy is the deal

[@olmec_____5536]

" I CANT DIM MY SHINE "

[@kpdiallo1111]

This dude is on a completely different level!!!

[@Fergrus001]

This man is the future GOAT I love the Last Stylebender

[@Zhoffman716]

Never doubted him for one second

[@mefilmmaking]

zachry Hoffman that’s what all the trolls say

[@Zhoffman716]

Filmmaker J alright bud

[@bluex610]

He's playing a video game and he's working his way up to the final boss Jon Bones Jones.

[@charliemartin4392]

Congrats Izzy. Been saying this man will be champ. People it's a new era. Do your damn thing brother

[@_FMK]

You just keep doing your Shine. Kia Mau & Kia Kaha! 🌿🖤🌿

[@jackyt3404]

Izzy spot on about UFC Africa in certain countries sadly about the political class trying to tear it down. Pity there are so many great fighting communities and histories in different African countries

[@hellynatai4572]

Jacky T , you are very right only that African corruption is burying talents

[@IamRAPmuzik]

Interesting point

[@digeorgesyndrome2944]

The politics in Africa would be the first problem pick any country in Africa and you will be mired in politics

[@keithmorton545]

There would be all black champions in every division

[@treylawrence7487]

16:20 glad he touched on that.

[@norbertjhopetesquillo4681]

Only Adesanya and Conor post fights conference I finished cause they are so entertaining.

[@caspert8749]

He is very eloquent for a fighter.