UFC 287 Reaction: Ariel Helwani ‘in Awe’ of Israel Adesanya | The MMA Hour

Ariel Helwani discusses UFC 287, the performance by Israel Adesanya, the possibility of a trilogy fight between Pereira and Adesanya, Adesanya's growing feud with Dricus Du Plessis, and more.
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[@ethanking4954]

That knockout is probably one of my favorite moments in MMA.

[@xcaluhbration]

This one is my personal favorite of all time. The only one that comes close to that KO for me is Rousey getting decapitated by Holm. Now that I think about it, the last time I had that emotional of a response was when my favorite MMA fighter of all time Anderson Silva got KO’d and then his leg broken in the rematch. I wanted to cry, I can’t even lie.

[@xcaluhbration]

@@thetruthchannel1686 his game plan was CRAZY too. Dude purposely baits A KILLER by backing against a cage, knowing that he’s always vulnerable to overhand rights when he’s landing shots and takes NASTY damage from a fresh Alex all for a CHANCE to finish it early and it WORKED! The balls of such a plan, dude.

[@donniespackman3182]

@@xcaluhbration yea dude.... incredible

[@xcaluhbration]

@@IllbedamnedifIainthandsome man… why did you have to bring that up…. Our boy was just cursed by the MMA Gods. I still can’t believe we never got a Tony Khabib fight

[@wingchunbox]

Did you cry?? 😂

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

This is the first time I felt like I witnessed the moment a man became a legend.

[@andyayukettanchu7614]

Me too bruh

[@KahlessTheUnforgettable]

Yeah, Bruce Buffer is something else for sure.

[@REDANDSILVER741]

This was Adesanya’s “Anderson Front Kick KO moment”. This was his Rumble in the Jungle moment. His greatest win that cemented him in history as a legend.

[@happinessisafulltank]

That finish left me in awe too. I had to rewatch it like 5 times. I haven’t felt like this about a fight since…. Idk when. Izzy is unbelievably impressive. All the mental adversity he had to go through… just unreal.

[@g2tana]

A few of izzys fight have been memorable

[@Docriversburner]

I have seen it all in my 34 years. But this fight, the aftermath, the history... this is #1

[@kevjev.]

Izzy had me at 5am going crazy waking up every1 in the house🤣🤣🤣

[@geverniveup]

It’s hilarious when people say “still 3-1”….like…do you understand how spectacular and nearly impossible it is to beat someone after they have beat you 3 times…especially in that fashion, on that stage, with your last shot? It’s pretty much unfathomable and anyone hating couldn’t do that if their family’s lives depended on it. It’s one of the greatest achievements in combat sports period. Everyone said he couldn’t do it

[@booyaah9284]

I am absolutely loving the accolades Izzy is getting. What makes him different is he is his authentic self. No apologies. Shallow people don't like it, maybe because it reflects on their own insecurities, so they try to find some insignificant reason to not like Adesanya? His fighting is great, but it's his personality and character that keeps me a fan whether he wins or loses. I hope he never changes.

[@nikkinath6300]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@marksmanissa2148]

wouldn't agree with you more, he is so authentic for most

[@turntyle]

I love how you said this. I've seen so many people popping off about "cringe"... man, Izzy's willingness to own his "cringe" and be his authentic self despite all the haters and wannabe judges has been inspiring me a lot lately.

[@joeroganpodcastdotcom]

there was so many haters before the fight, wonder were they all are now

[@dangacore]

100%

[@awi9053]

Izzy's celebration with the bow and arrow is hands down the coldest moment in UFC history.. it literally gave me chills

[@PMDRODNEY]

Same here. It ensured my draw remained drop for a further 30 seconds longer haha

[@awi9053]

@@PMDRODNEY it literally felt like something out of a movie lol

[@PMDRODNEY]

@@awi9053 I wouldn't be surprised if they make an Izzy movie about his life and career, starring Izzy haha.

[@DeanBKK]

Top 3 for sure, but I still think Leon's "headshot dead" is #1. Everyone counted Leon out.

[@dopemusic6414]

@@DeanBKK What you described is post fight speech. We are talking about celebration.

[@gkb302]

That was Israel’s, Ali vs foreman moments. Back against the wall, everyone doubting him and he knocks Alex out. What a career defining moment.

[@thesportingvoice]

He was the favorite 😂😂😂

[@owens7945]

@@thesportingvoice Yeah the smart people knew Izzy would win and all the 13 year olds spamming “4-0” weren’t old enough to bet 😂

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

​@@thesportingvoice BARELY the favorite. SLIGHT fave.

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

​@@thesportingvoice izzy is the GOAT 🐐

[@thesportingvoice]

@@owens7945 So all the smart people were wrong the first time?? If we’re talking about 13 year olds then most of them are Izzy fans

[@AugustNemo]

UFC 287 had a bit of everything. The spectacular finish in the main event by Izzy, the surprise retirement to end a legendary career for Jorge Masvidal, and the young prospect losing his first fight in Raul Rosas Jr. MMA is truly a rollercoaster ride of a sport, the highest highs and the lowest lows, but this is what we love about this sport.

[@brianmitchell22]

Well said

[@AugustNemo]

@@brianmitchell22 Thank you, Brian.

[@tsak912]

Pure stupidity to put a child in the cage with grown men. His manager should be fired.

[@AustinK95]

​@@tsak912 lol your a goof he's only going to fight men at this point he's in the UFC. He just got out against a guy who's built really well for his fight style and is in a very highly rated gym training with monster who also call Rodriguez a monster in the gym so wasn't a surprise. He needs to fight some lesser competition not younger lol. Rodriguez is just the real deal and he got to show Rosas it in real life.

[@mathiasphillips]

Masvidal said he was going to retire if he lost, it wasn't a surprise

[@Ar1AnX1x]

when Izzy was backed against the cage and ate that knee he heard Usman's whisper "don't let him bully you son"

[@someanonymouslyrandomguy1134]

The knee didnt connect, it glanced..

[@8better74]

😂😂😂

[@3everlast]

Comment of the year 😂

[@truth4reel]

I been saying that but nobody is listening

[@savvy830]

It was originally given by Leon's coach Dave Lowery I think. 😂

[@REDANDSILVER741]

Hope Izzy comes for an in studio interview soon. He deserves a media tour of his victory.

[@jasonosborne9063]

One of the greatest moments in sports, all sports, ever. Izzy has cemented himself as one of the greatest of all time. All of this from our homeboy from NZ. Nz is so fkn proud of you Izzy. Yeah boiii!!

[@theredpoweranger]

It's crazy how Izzy's back was against the wall leading up to this fight right down to his back against the cage right before the knock out. That was the make or break moment that only a few people in this world have taken. Like it is mind boggling on so many levels.

[@tomf1408]

Izzy isn't just a brilliant fighter, he has a brilliant mind. He is the modern-day Muhammad Ali. He is the jewel in the crown of the UFC.

[@andrewhickman-moore7646]

I am just in awe of his mentality, sure some of what he says is a bit silly or cringe, but the way he acts, the way he fights, his mental fortitude and self belief, it’s just something else

[@marciallow8537]

He acts like 15 years old

[@Dh-is5ro]

@@marciallow8537 your grammar looks like your 10

[@arpitfcb]

@@marciallow8537 cause he is free

[@latecore_]

​@@marciallow8537 he is no different than any other fighters. everyone is confident. people just hate izzy because he is comfortable with himself

[@marciallow8537]

@@latecore_ what everyone does is go with the one who won

[@jaiea7280]

Izzy had plateaued. Success creates complacency. Complacency is a key ingredient in anyone’s fall. Alex gave Izzy exactly what he needed.

[@infinnagoat3454]

He even st3arted to fight similar n use a lot of alex styles n techniques u can tell practice n trained to use n even his own bow arrow he really became Alex student losing 3-1

[@oscartjaa]

Ariel you have described this situation as no other could. It left me a bit emotional, the mental hurdle Izzy had to go through to overcome this is truly next level. So motivational, it shows that you can do whatever you want if you commit to it.

[@Kingomegared]

Everything Ariel laid out about what Izzy was up against from November to April is spot on. I love the sport but very rarely does something truly inspire me. But watching someone not only conquer their demons but do it with such confidence you would think he was up 3-0 in their fights. That's much more visceral than anything an undefeated fighter can inspire in me.

[@miskatonicuniversityavclub202]

Also I just love how fast everyone forgets who you are when you have a rough patch.

[@williamcronin9447]

Why are people saying Alex and izzy should have another match. The reason izzy got an instant rematch is because he has multiple title defenses, Alex has 0.

[@anoopgunawardhena4419]

@@elderassassin9673 alex said hes not seeing izzy again so take it up with him

[@elderassassin9673]

​@@anoopgunawardhena4419 okay then if Alex said it himself then there's an understanding. Just seen a clip of izzy wanting to fight someone else and it didn't make sense to me. Ok thanks for explaining.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

plus they should let him recover, it's stupid to just throw him back in the octagon 6 month later, he's a talented dude he shouldn't be wasted with bad management.

[@stephenstuckey]

Well he has a 6 month medical suspension now. So we shall see what happens, but i doubt if they do a 3rd fight. Dana didnt seem interested at the post fight press and said Alex is prob going up to 205. He'd be a beast at 205.

[@ericbandar944]

right on

[@ekiamediambedeka5188]

Izzy has not shut down a trilogy only that Pereira has to deserve it by first fighting himself through the top ranked fighters.

[@bigboyt]

I’ve watched the knockout and celebration 1000 times on repeat 🔁 over the past 3 days

[@kny7937]

Next fight should be Pereira vs Whitaker, winner gets trilogy fight vs Izzy

[@Dropnostop]

I’d rather see Izzy vs pereira again rather than someone Izzy handled twice.

[@bizzyboomin9277]

@@Dropnostop nah I want pereira vs khamzat that would be 🔥🔥

[@Rome6601]

Ahh .. Nice! ... Gonna bring this up to Hunter.

[@xelaander8429]

You know what, not a bad idea

[@oogunn9459]

Nah, Izzy is gonna smash that colonizer calling himself a true African. Bloody cheek... Izzy I have ordered a Shadow Realm for this corn kicker.

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

This has really cemented Izzy's legacy legit very impressive especially considering the circumstances like even without the previous fights if it was only the last fight then still would be good, but man that was crazy

[@aledjohope]

I was gonna watch 10 to 15 mins of this video but it got more and more interesting that I ended up watching the whole thing. I loved it.

[@habitatshredder]

Unreal moment, so iconic. Love Izzy!!

[@maximusdraxkratos6315]

This man has the mental capacity and fortitude of Fort Knox. Imagine having to overcome all that noise and weight of the world in your head and on your shoulders. Absolutely wow!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✊🏿🙏🏿💯

[@brkofdon]

IZZY has raised the bar in so many levels in and out of the cage, PERIOD!

[@allpraisewebb1142]

The KO and celebration will be a UFC highlight for years and years to come!!! Unbelievable!

[@bornplayer]

That 2nd overhand right he bounced off the cage and added 1000 years of pain and suffering to that punch lol

[@highfiveentertainment298]

Different views of that second punch it's lethal brooo, i swear it's not normal

[@MochaMan]

Izzy said they were watching all the Rocky movies before fight and he must have been visualizing himself winning and what he was going to do after he ko'd Alex like the bow and getting back at his son so it was like automatic

[@andyayukettanchu7614]

Izzy is a genius! Super intelligent 👌 perfect in everything he does

[@timkruse9912]

izzy's mentality should be admired and studied. it will inspire alot of people

[@nikki3587]

If you watch really closely he was watching through his gloves at as pereira loading off. Was amazing like izzy or not and I do but that was amazing so I genuinely think he was playing possum 100%

[@tsak912]

If playing possum means on the verge of getting knocked out then, I agree. That wasn’t deception, it was desperation.

[@sunbutma4285]

@@tsak912 Desperation? He wasn't even hurt?

[@ragedmachine]

@@tsak912 Watch it closer. Izzy was backing up into the fence and faking it taking those blows with his eyes locked on Alex's face, he was not hurt nor desperate, 100% trap set to get within range then BAM. Looks like Izzy not only fooled Alex, but ironically the haters as well.

[@thunder4772]

@@tsak912 hurt & stil slept your boy 😂

[@teenelesoni324]

@@ragedmachine legit. This T Sak just a hater. I’d say the shots were a fluke but the fact that he timed his 1-2 to perfection. That left short using that as his range finder to unload his right hand. A thing of beauty. I mean look it could be a matter of opinion regarding whether the rope a dope was intentional or not. But ur absolutely right. No way he was hurt at all. No way. His leg maybe.

[@beautifulplaces8364]

Izzzy set up Pereira into going for a win in a similar style to the first UFC fight. Then knocked him out, what a great fight IQ.

[@owens7945]

My favorite UFC event of all time. Will remember Izzy knocking out his boogeyman out cold till the day I die

[@EmersoWaldo]

Leon Edwards head-kick moment was the most shocking but Izzy's moment was the most satisfying.

[@kaylabradshaw5972]

Leon Edwards was more of a WTF moment and the Izzy's was like OMG!!!!!!!!!

[@sleeplessomniman5204]

@@kaylabradshaw5972 Very insightful Kayla...

[@AllHailNumo]

​@@kaylabradshaw5972 I'd agree

[@MrAlvincheryl]

For Alex to have a Rematch he needs to fight the top 5.

[@gboyegsgboyegs265]

Exactly Ariel, I wondered the same thing on the night & I often wonder how Izzy has the presence of mind to do the very exciting/crazy things he does right after his fights.

[@malachinaera1674]

Alex moves to 205, wins the belt. Then him and Izzy run it back at LHW Champ vs Champ. Would be insane!

[@lukemurray4950]

The man is a legend! Best Middleweight of ALL time!! 🏹🏹🏹💪🏆👑

[@kaylabradshaw5972]

Everybody calls him cringe and this and that but nobody talks of the mental fortitude... This mental fortitude should be the gold standard for us humans in general, we will have less suicide or doubts.

[@Rome6601]

Anderson Silva.......

[@lukemurray4950]

@@Rome6601 clearly better with a better resume. Name on guy Silva beat who comes close to Alex??

[@Rome6601]

@@lukemurray4950 google it, mate ✌️

[@titzmageex]

@@lukemurray4950 also name a guy Silva beat that izzy couldn’t. Silva was incredible, but he was fighting half the level of competition izzy is.

[@m1keyfreshhh256]

I don’t mind a rematch for a 3rd time. But I also think perriera has a good chance to get the 205 belt. And then Izzy can come try to take that off him and move up. It would be so epic

[@PETERYEE.]

He ain't beating sweet dreams.

[@drumloverable]

Jiri vs Alex would be so crazy :D :D

[@Lethalbanter]

I don't think his chin can handle polish power

[@gabrielajibs2251]

I Hope we see that..

[@tomf1408]

No that's not going to happen no rematch here. He already said that he's moved on. The next guy who needs his ass kicked by Izzy is Chamath. I truly dislike that guy. Missing wait by 8 or 9 pounds was a true disrespect to the UFC and Dana White.

[@kevinrichards7980]

Couldnt have explained the magnitude of this bout better

[@kyleinggo]

I agree with you Ariel. That post fight speech speaks volumes to me. It affected me in a different way, I feel like he is talking to me. And the best part about it is you know what he has to overcome, what is the mental hurdle that he is fighting before that fight and he conqueres it! It motivated me in my own life. Goated stuff INSANE!!!

[@goodvibez5850]

Facts bro 🙏🏾💙

[@FormerGlobetard]

One of the best fights and finish ever. #Legend

[@quentinshotbolt7655]

Watched this fight with a couple of mates in NZ on Sunday and can happily admit, the yelling, screaming, and jumping around to celebrate that KO nearly brought the house down hahahaha :D

[@trema10871]

Great anaysis of Izzy.Well done Ariel.

[@EmersoWaldo]

His coach Eugene was saying it might have been too soon (which was scary).

[@doncorleone8614]

For me Izzy is the GOAT because I can relate to him the most. No fighter, dead or alive has ever show that much combine hope and focus when it mattered the most

[@johnnieclemons2921]

Not even close

[@Malik-jj6iw]

"For me Izzy is the GOAT, because I can relate to him the most" That rhymes so well man. That is how I feel too. You hit it right on the nail. The most I can relate too. There are so many aspects to Izzy that really connect with me.

[@Rome6601]

Just because you could relate to him?..... lol

[@luisluisov4895]

@@Rome6601 cry about it

[@Rome6601]

@@luisluisov4895 😭😭😭

[@peakingmantis5331]

Headstrong is an oldschool Anime compilation song. It was used on countless AMV's along with other tracks like bring my to life by evanescence which was like the all time biggest anime amv song lol. Izzy is a real one for that

[@michaelhoganmusic]

If IZZY didn't know when he shot three arrows back to Alex. For the three losses, returned to sender. Then broke the bow over his knee.....If IZZY accidentally put that poetry in motion..seriously y'all saying Izzy said he didn't think of any of that?

[@benmiller12345]

Izzy already won in his own head before he even got to the cage, that's why he had his 3 arrows ready to fire and his diss on Pereiras son all prepared...

[@MMAallday67]

Izzy is one of the most Ali spirited fighters since Ali himself.

[@sleeplessomniman5204]

😐

[@maximusdraxkratos6315]

For the first time in a long time that Conor Mcweinstein didn’t tweet after a fight, that is how awesome the Izzy phenomenon is 😂

[@innocentomondi9783]

😂😂😂

[@Clarencebeeks89]

Yes 🙌🏽 definitely! Very impressed! Mind set was unbelievable!!!! Best I’ve seen. The focus The locked in look Total zone Next level Best I’ve seen in MMA & BOXING 🥊 Similar was evander holifield against bowe 2

[@karsam7751]

There are no any fighter who is as complete as Izzy. Jones is great fighter, khabib never lost a round. But Izzy is different. Great fighter, well spoken, and artist when it comes to celebration or walking ins . They are no better fighter than him. Like Ariel said he is the most valuable fighter in ufc

[@jjsavior]

He shut it down because he wants Alex to earn it this time.

[@AdamRietzTV]

I’m so happy to see positive comments for Izzy…! Before the fight I saw the opposite almost everywhere. This is a masterpiece by Izzy, it’s like a movie for sure! Volk - Izzy my two favorite fighters 100 %

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Alex's walkout music was terrifying

[@matiurussell8342]

SEPULTURA

[@MattHumphrey2408]

Izzy!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Awesome take gentlemen. Believed in him and it was a thing of beauty! 🙏ty all from a day 1 listener! Much love

[@greenjebadiah]

He also embraced Alex after the fight. It was one of the best if not the best stories ever. Or narratives in any facet if you speak bapanese.

[@dangeorge9883]

The guy is a special gift 🎁

[@cryptombs]

Couldn't stand Izzy, didn't like how he carries himself and rooting for Paotan..bro that damn KO and how he answered during Rogan post fight made me a fan for life

[@WaVe808s]

Periera is a great fighter and everyone was high off of him, maybe even he was. But Adesanya can face adversity and shine through, and he had to remind y’all of who the f*ck he is. Stylebender means something

[@MikeySkywalker]

14:20 And he nailed the kip-up. What a stone cold legend.

[@BrandonRealLilB]

Ariel not knowing the words to Headstrong had me ROLLING

[@gondolin999]

Usman went out cold. It was so important that mark goddard stopped that while Izzy was standing

[@StrengthScholar0]

​​@@KombatKompanion-yd2cuYeah but the difference is with Alex is that there wasn't even time to save him. Largely because he didn't respect Izzy's power. One moment he was uncorking everything he had trying to end the fight the next he was staring at the lights with Izzy's hammerfist heading towards his skull. The reason izzy got saved was because he survived the onslaught for so long.

[@skuzzlebutt9745]

@@StrengthScholar0it was an early stoppage Alex was fine it was clearly biased the ufc paid the ref to make him lose

[@savvy830]

​@@skuzzlebutt9745 Dunno if you're trolling or merely being sarcastic😅

[@chestercopperpot1530]

I wouldn’t mind a trilogy if Alex wins some other fights at 185 and earns it. They fast tracked him to the title and Israel welcomed it. He was deserving of an immediate rematch because of how long he defended the title but I don’t think Alex is deserving of another immediate rematch at this point. But if he goes and beats like Bobby Knuckles, Khamzaat and Jared and Izzy as defended the belt a couple times and there’s no options I think the trilogy is more than warranted for Pereira.

[@dangeejr]

Coming out to Headstrong was sick.

[@michaelasante5051]

first, thank you ariel for your show, much Love from Ghana

[@dougtheslug3793]

Rick's point about Izzy "putting himself out there and exposing himself to win" makes no sense. He's a counter puncher, and a striker that heavily utilises his range and fighting on the back foot. He did the exact same stance, trap and combination in the first MMA fight with Alex, Rob 1 and Costa because they all came forward into his range. If you watch both of his MMA fights with Alex, they're nearly identical (heavy leg kicks and a lot of faints and traps) - that's just what high level kickboxers and boxers do, this wasn't some weird symbolic approach, it was just elite level striking lol

[@TheMacufc]

very intuitive breakdown of that staurday night fight

[@jordanoleary1678]

When the bout was over Izzy was limping he knew he couldn’t and wouldn’t be as effective or last to the fourth , straight matrix perfect

[@ericbadu3726]

Respect to Masvidal, true warrior never turned down a fight, always game to the challenge. He wasn't about padding his record. Wish we could have seen him fight the guy he gave a 3 piece and a soda. Respect.

[@victoruzondu]

THIS MOMENT BTW YOU THREE WAS TRULY AMAZING.

[@danielruiz3379]

There is not a way to have this conversation without being insulting, ddp’s family are literally colonizers now he’s tryna go at actual descendants of Africa and that’s wildly disrespectful, the energy is always different from Ariel when it’s not Jewish people involved. Have that energy for all injustices

[@hemanag1020]

Great call bro.

[@anoopgunawardhena4419]

its both hilarious and stunning seeing someone that terrifying dead on the canvas, this sport is crazy

[@AnthonyPiccirillo]

I don’t think many people were laughing seeing him out cold, not even Izzy fans

[@PullThatUpJamie]

Who the hell was finding it hilarious?

[@luisluisov4895]

@@PullThatUpJamie me

[@luisluisov4895]

@@PullThatUpJamie me still do btw

[@anoopgunawardhena4419]

@@AnthonyPiccirillo i did because im afan of the sport and watching an unkillable goliath fall is hilarious irrespective of what I think of him.

[@2MASEVE]

Thank you Ariel !! For giving flowers where they are due 👏🏾 your the 🐐🐐

[@lkuc06]

That Tino flag proudly wrapped around Kai Kara France in the background. 🙌🏽

[@philipquist771]

They have so much respect for each other. But I'd love to see Izzy vrs Jiri That's probably the best match up ever

[@leTola84]

Izzy is very smart guys I remember him say he'll probably fight Alex two more times when he came to the studio after his loss..now he's like no and encouraging Alex to go to 205 cause problems there🤔 that being said here's what I'm reading between the lines Izzy hope Alex move to 205 get the belt and bingo he goes after Alex belt at 205 remember Izzy kept saying the whole training camp on freestylebender that the hunting became the hunter think about it he want all the smoke guys

[@perfectcreature1]

😮makes sense ✌🏾

[@tvgts1]

Dana doesnt want #3 purely cos he wants both men in the UFC dominating both divisions. He definitely doesn’t want to lose Izzy right now. Money talks

[@bumxauce797]

I was screaming in my living room at 1 am.. I’m so inspired

[@ck.standard]

Consistent rematches are a fast track to a stagnated career.

[@TheFightInsideTheFighter]

@11:35 Stipe homie! I know he wasn't on a major run at the time of first DC compared to the 7 other male divisions but for a upper weight it was

[@andyayukettanchu7614]

Izzy speech on stage shld be kept in ufc archives as the greatest speech of all times cos it's very inspiring 👏

[@amirtz3342]

Izzy the face of the UFC!!

[@draken_xyz3236]

Like he's said in the past "Y'all must've forgot!!" The amount of haters and casual fans nowadays that tune into UFC is astronomical. I aint even an Izzy fan, but he had all the tools since their kick boxing fights to beat Alex. 1st fight Izzy should've won, 2nd Fight Izzy was winning the fight till Alex got him with that lucky shot. 3rd Fight Again izzy was controlling the fight till the stoppage in the 5th round. This KO should be evident that Izzy is the best Middle Weight of All Time. He got his get back.

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

Ref SAVED Alex in their 2nd fight. Standing 8 count.

[@Frankieb2006]

Please someone create a movie-like documentary of this moment for Izzy!

[@HashashinHameed]

Izzy's revenge was great but Demetrius 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson's Championship revenge was even better. DJ's was a walk-away-flying-knee that crushed the side of the face against the cage... No hammer-fist blows needed. Straight GANGSTER.

[@mooricionurse5201]

Thanks for the Tuesday tune up

[@jacoblott4002]

I love these watch parties. I can't afford the PPV, so they help out al ot

[@senseii9]

Really good take about Izzy and the will to win or lose in that moment. Smart man.

[@ericbonsu8297]

The Hunter is the one who has the game on the grill. A magnificent spectacle.Bravo ! True and great masterful of artistic sportsmanship.

[@EmersoWaldo]

It was my most satisfying and rewarding moment being a ufc fan and specially Izzy fan.

[@twiztidfreakshow4186]

Bro leading up to the fight I was like eh whatever not a big fan of either guy, it was a good story of course but felt like I just seen their last fight. But when izzy caught him I leaped from my couch and screamed at the TV scared my daughters. But damn was happy for izzy to get that back and in a sick fashion.

[@earthling1386]

Israel is amazing, an active Legend. Enjoy him while he lasts.

[@Jlainez602]

Ariel u said everything I was thinking after the Izzy win!! On point!!

[@IAmIcepro]

Still buzzing from Izzy's finish. Very inspirational