Israel Adesanya Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 287

Middleweight king Israel Adesanya addressed the media at the official UFC 287 post-fight press conference following his main event victory over Alex Pereira on Saturday.
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[@antonismetallidis5695]

Izzy definitely proved the power of the mind. Very few people have taken the belt back from an immediate rematch and from a tko. Respect to Izzy and respect to Alex for being a great fighter, hope we see them again hungry in the future.

[@Lion72320]

He is the 4th fighter to win an immediate rematch. 12 others have tried and failed.

[@jse_illustrations]

for real adesanya proved that he is a true champion and i hope people aren't just gonna write off alex for losing

[@Iamjuvannnn]

@@Lion72320who have made it before?

[@BostonsF1nest]

This is the most impressive comeback victory since Conor beat Nate the second time in 2016. Both Conor and Izzy were embarrassed the first time and practically everyone in the world was betting against them but they both overcame all that BS and defined their greatness.

[@Yankies12]

@@Iamjuvannnn stipe, jones,monero, amanda nunes??

[@TheIsaac246]

by far the greatest moment ever in izzys career

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@BostonsF1nest]

Because of the storyline it is. His greatest fight was against Gastelum. That was a war. And kelvins never been the same since.

[@luismarcialvergaradiaz5363]

After getting tko'd by the same guy he had lost 2 times before. He comes with a bait and a beautiful counter to laid him out cold in 2 rounds, less time of what alex took to KO him in 2 fights

[@BostonsF1nest]

@@luismarcialvergaradiaz5363 lol Israel has more title wins in the UFC than Alex has total fights. The 2 kickboxing losses he had 8 years ago are completely fuckin irrelevant at this point.

[@luismarcialvergaradiaz5363]

@@BostonsF1nest Well, he gave poatan a taste of his own medicine and to his kids too. This moment will be 100% one if not the best of his career

[@Justdabsallday]

“If you can crawl we can brawl “ hardest fighter line of all Time

[@MihailJitBE-THE-BOSS]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Othimbo]

He stole that line from a Nigerian stand-up comedian, still funny tho!

[@Justdabsallday]

@@Othimbo damn he should’ve have dude his flowers cause that’s shits to funny

[@DIRECTV]

FACTS. 💯

[@Rusty945]

@@Othimbo Russel Peters?

[@betterchapter]

Invincibility is one thing. But failing and then coming back stronger is another. All the props to Izzy for regaining his championship.

[@ronniewest87]

The humility. “I’m gonna actually learn that from him”. What separates the emotionally intelligent from the egotistical.

[@taku5309]

That's the thing ,people expect some different level of humility but they fail to see that Izzy as a fighter is one of the most humblest.

[@dgreen1411]

@@taku5309 most cringe too

[@kisovalley7234]

@@dgreen1411 GOAT too

[@emana.9954]

​@@kisovalley7234 You wish

[@iFaFo_0]

@@dgreen1411 bet your entire life is crying though.

[@cameronherrick6639]

haven't even watched this video yet, but I'm 100% confident Izzy practiced that swinging while in a tight spot and against the cage. The 5 seconds before the knockout looked very similar to the first fight. Alex started closing in and pushing him against the cage. But Izzy knew he had an answer this time. Izzy is a freaking beast.

[@zer08927]

So risky because of Alex's power, but I'm so happy that it worked for him. That was beautiful.

[@GerardoVillarreal1101]

Difference is Alex did that in the 5th and now in the 2nd against a more fresh not tired Izzy. Imo Alex should have waited for the latter rounds, trust more in his cardio and work more of Izzy's leg and body and head and then go for it.

[@DylGonZo]

I mean Izzy basically said it himself in the post fight interview that he was playing possum. I think the leg kicks were hurting him but the punches weren’t hurting as bad as the 5th round of their first UFC fight.

[@jrg5315]

Yup it was the exact same punch he landed in the first fight at the end of round 1.

[@kennyemm5982]

He blaintly said in a interview thats what he is going to do hense why he backed into the cage and invited it

[@eachann7953]

For anyone wondering @7:20 Adesanya is referring to Dricus du Plessis, the Boer South African fighter who currently has the longest win streak in the Middleweight division and is ranked #6. Dricus says he will be the first true African Champion because he was raised completely in Africa and still currently lives and trains in Africa. This statement obviously gets under the skin of guys like Usman and Adesanya who despite their origin - live and train in White countries. Compelling storyline and rivalry forming if Dricus continues to win.

[@tp7848]

Here I thought he was talking about Alex, thanks for that.

[@Max-ov1iv]

I see, Dricus is wrong for that. But it brings good attention to the game.

[@agamerscoven]

Yeah on top of that he’s white. Izzy will be a grizzly bear on him but he must be careful. Dricus is an animal.

[@seekersudarshan2078]

​@@agamerscoven Dricus would get smoked 😂

[@titankiller5287]

Are we forgetting Ngannu?

[@HavocElec]

Adesanya is a true inspiration, going up against his biggest challenge and succeeding gives me motivation to keep pushing.

[@kenc30]

Honestly love the credit he gives Alex for his talent and even saying he will learn the leg kick off of him. He's a great fighter acknowledging his areas of potential improvement. Favorite fighter for sure.

[@peterk2735]

Trash talk aside, if you listen to both guys they have tremendous respect for each other

[@Manusia.satu1]

Kim Jong Kook would clap Israel low difficulty In arm wrestling

[@fiskekroker]

At the same time acting like the 3 times Alex beat him was just flukes and not giving him credit for that. You cant say "I told you so" on the 4th try XD

[@wixadoodle6004]

@@fiskekroker yeah you can when you got robbed for 2 of them

[@ImagoofybaII]

The sneakiness of Pereira's leg kicks mostly comes from his square stance, Adesanya's stance is the opposite

[@krishtaps]

I love how everyone just turned to Izzy's side. B4 the fight, everyone was cheering for Pereira. Izzy beast

[@thatt-shirtguy9669]

Everyone is on the Chimaev train now.

[@DigiZero29]

? Izzy was betting favorite, everyone was still on Izzy’s side

[@stevend481]

Fake MMA fans

[@JoemyJoseph]

Those who are on Izzy's side are the ones that have always been. They were silent in the defeat, but now they feel proud again. That's all.

[@terrencegordon8044]

I’m just mma fan in general but mannn I love a good story and this is one of the best. Jones is the goat though imo 💯

[@daynejoseph2366]

2:29 I'm glad someone acknowledged it. Live I thought Izzy was in trouble, but on the slow mo replay from the angle right above them, Izzy looked terrifyingly focused and composed while Pereira was trying to put him away. Bro straight lulled him into a false sense of comfort and then shut the lights out. Crazy.

[@Lee-os1if]

People are kind of slow and a bit dense so I can't really hold it against them for not noticing it STILL, even after seeing the slo-mo replay smh. Izzy also gave him that last leg kick leading up to the knock-out because he knew that would cause Alex to become more aggressive and start throwing shots like crazy while leaving his chin wide open, waiting to be punched.

[@cp1048]

Respect to Izzy for defeating his biggest challenge of his career. For the powerful message he sent after his victory. For staying humble like for example saying to his opponent I didn't get to check out Brazil the last time I was there because you knocked me out. He is and has always been a solid individual, more love for him moving forward 💯❤️

[@stevend481]

Mocking his son is humble? He's far from it

[@ricardolimalopes2343]

@@stevend481 right?

[@wardzy804]

​@@stevend481 cry

[@raymondmckinley5955]

@@stevend481 What goes around comes around. If the son was big enough to mock him on stage then he is fair game right? So don’t cry so loudly.

[@zlenozop3497]

@@stevend481 agreed, this is why i love him

[@cen_tah_ree7092]

Alex walk-in is intimidating, but them arrows when he was on the ground was like a beast falling .

[@ryanp8925]

Yeah, pretty cool. Right out of a movie.

[@u.r.i.a.h.]

Not really

[@electroelysium2281]

@@u.r.i.a.h. Yeah it was cool.

[@UnrealOcean]

imagine being hit with Spirit Arrows as your trying to gain conciseness

[@u.r.i.a.h.]

@@electroelysium2281 cool but not intimidating

[@hamzamanseur2944]

Man, this is was Izzy was talking about, what a freaking story, fight a guy that beat you 3 times and haunts your dreams, and having people talk ish about you, and go back there, and knock him out cold like that, damn !!! That takes some crazy dedication, you gotta respect that !!!

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@prod.movinsolo8853]

@@famedryan ur music fire

[@jamesbenjamin7973]

Alex was out

[@mduduzinhlengethwa4976]

Even when He got KO'd by Alex it wasn't as Bad as He was knocked out today....He got sent to another dimension

[@Teemut9]

​@@famedryan not trump Alex pierras son

[@air_hordein]

Sensational work. Complete brilliance and resilience. Said it, then did it. Champion forever.

[@danielmoller6119]

Lucky to have champs like him. Unbelievable fighter and so unique understanding who he is and where he's at. And on top of that, he's interesting and entertaining talking about it...

[@mylesteller]

This man has always honored the code. Defended belt 6 times, lost it , and got it back in the next fight. He has never been afraid. My favorite active fighter today 🙏🏾🔥

[@mylesteller]

@Jim your a troll and I can tell you don't like yourself

[@thanos5220]

​@Jim Jon is in a diff weight class tho, so the only reason you bringing him up is cuz you are coping, couldn't bring anyone in his own weight division up

[@chasemiles9569]

He made fun of his child on national television. All he did tonight after the win was shit on the code bro, everything he said was the opposite of the code. Really tried to make himself look like a hero. Keeps talking about history. When humanity evolves more in the mind and we look back on Izzy we will say “wow he was a great fighter but just couldn’t humble himself and be true to the code”.

[@tannermcguire7713]

​@@chasemiles9569what are you smoking dude chill.

[@John_Fury]

​@@TrevorMaukman not even Goliath can beat Jon Jones

[@federalgodson]

The way he has his guard high while looking is crazy. You can see it in the camera angle his eyes wide open waiting for the opening. That was sneaky bro.

[@RR-om3zx]

You cringe because? Lol wtf.

[@AxaFin]

@@RR-om3zx because it's describing something basic like its some fucking anime move. Imagine being a pro fighter who can't keep his vision while having his guard up

[@Sojourner88]

Cringe because it just revealed you are a pretty basic observer acting like he just made some incredible insight.

[@AxaFin]

@@Sojourner88 no

[@yoool7137]

it would be crazy, if he had his his eyes closed while blocking those shots

[@UserName-br5zu]

“It’s not about his story, it’s about my story, which is history” 🤯

[@SAYITHOWITISMMA]

When he said " am going to learn how Alex does the leg kicks he's sneaky" I like that, take something from each high level fighter and learn how they do it to be successful 💯

[@707Retronix]

Murdered his own Boogeyman 🔥🔥🔥 What a inspiration 👊👊

[@Erabbz]

3-1…

[@Dude-1689]

Talk about facing and conquering your demons 👌

[@tomwolfe7782]

​@@Erabbz 1:1 in M.M.A., which is the closest ruleset to a real fight

[@stupidmovies85]

There’s another boogeyman coming, a wolf

[@futureking-tc6mc]

@@Erabbz 1-1 MMA RE TARD

[@SLTaylor2008]

I love that Izzy said he is going to learn how Pereira does his leg kicks. Always learning and working to get better even from his opponents.

[@hoseagermany4211]

That shooting arrow pose tho........

[@firstlast2386]

Sharingan.

[@ekot0419]

And he is afraid to fight him again. He will never learn.

[@Combatsportsprodigy]

@@ekot0419 Afraid to fight him again but he’s the better fighter on paper and just knocked him out in the 2nd round lol. Keep coping boy. At least wait and see if ur boy can win some fights at 185 against the best before he gets to skip the line again. You’re lucky he even got to cut the line in the first place ya goof😂😂😂😂

[@clumsyberry]

@@ekot0419 israel fought Paul Costa, Jared and Bobby. get out -he will fought Poatan if he will win over top 5 guys and climb. You dont know this sport

[@Synth2000]

The way he reclaimed his belt against such a big powerful a d skillled guy like Poatan was no less than heroic. Congrats Izzy you are one of a kind.

[@draco2xx]

we need the trilogy adesanya vs pereira 3. its the most exciting match up right now in the ufc 🔥

[@juansorto8411]

The patience he had after he blocked that strike from Pereira, to wait for and spot the opening to let his hands go and connect with such power behind each hit, I felt like it happened in slow motion as I was watching it.

[@nvidiashield7892]

That body shot and knee! Holy shit he took a couple of hard shots.

[@frankchinembiri2302]

I love what you said here

[@matej4307]

@@nvidiashield7892 Yeah that right hand in body, then half of knee in head. And he kept his eyes focus....wow... So glad he win.

[@Mr30sumtin]

The shot that Izzy hit Alex with , if you look back at the last fight, Izzy also caught him i think in the 3rd round with the SAME or very similar Right Hook near the temple and staggered Alex, but Izzy didn't follow up and took his foot off the gas. This fight was very hesitant from both fighters due to their defense stances and counter tatctics. Izzy had to use the fence and turtle up to get Alex to become over confident and start swinging with carless recklessness to draw Alex out

[@missionpupa]

He probably watched when he was knocked out 100 times, he was in the same spot, but this time he knew what to do.

[@leo730kam1]

Those arrows after the K.O. What a moment

[@MrSnaz92]

That was so good lmao put a stamp on that KO

[@connorf4035]

Comes off cringe to me 😂 like he's rehearsing it

[@jasongarcia-rd8tg]

a cringe😊

[@PauIdenino]

@@connorf4035 Alexa play "Let it go" by Elsa ❄🗿

[@Troupe_Master]

​@@jasongarcia-rd8tgyou what is more cringe ??? Seeing Alex layed the fuck out Soul gone and you haters still on the Copium 😂😂😂

[@eoinc9511]

A true champion. Faced his worst enemy and triumphed decisively. Knows what it is to take a loss as champion and reclaim the glory. What a warrior! Fantastic job Izzy 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kingbradley6000]

1-3 and ducking a rematch, so impressive

[@igorkuznetsov4233]

@@kingbradley6000 why would he duck? He has proven to be a match for Alex, even Alex said Israel is a warrior, Alex likes Israel because Israel gives him a fight.

[@havenhale7690]

A true champion does not need 3 fights to figure out how to win.

[@igorkuznetsov4233]

@@havenhale7690 what? You live and learn. You just made the dumbest comment of tonight. Most champs took a loss before they even became a boss.

[@havenhale7690]

@@igorkuznetsov4233 Yes, most champ took a loss... A loss, not losses.

[@cristianroy21]

Dude has beat some of the best. Has had one of the BEST runs of ALL time No matter who you are you will have haters. You can’t please or befriend everyone. This man has proved his worth time and time again. Win or lose real ones will support him because he is legit.

[@shahmianas8512]

Izzy has always taken the tough fights.... never ever backed down. I felt the pressure he must have been feeling just sitting on my couch. Whatever we think about him personally no one can deny what a performance it was today. Typical style bender counter strike that was ⚡️ fast no one even saw it (the second right hook that put him to sleep). Beautifully baited Alex up against the cage.... it doesn't get more comprehensive than that. I think Alex deserves a rematch but not right now. I think it will overkill the beautiful rivalry these two have. Let them go their seperate ways and see how things pan out for a bit.

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@sweetscience3770]

People forget he'd always ask for the next killer in line right after each fight in the post fight speeches. He asked for Romero, Costa, Cannonier all while they were on a roll. Then when Perriera came in he asked for him. Finally after losing the first fight you'd think he'd had enough he asks for him again.

[@Mackenzie002]

@@sweetscience3770 it’s just blind haters they want to hate on success I have no idea why Izzy has always been awesome

[@mrspiff6955]

Spot on. The disrespect and hate Izzy got in the lead up to this fight was a disgrace to this beautiful sport. MMA deserves more cerebral and civil fans.

[@maxsmith4506]

@@mrspiff6955 nah, his fights are gonna be going back to boring shit fests where he is gonna blasts leg kicks and run.

[@gopolanglekoto]

@3:19 "Frozen, like Elsa!" 🤣 That line EVENTUALLY aged sooo well!! ❤

[@johndeignan2668]

Took four fights lol

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@gopolanglekoto]

@@johndeignan2668 Actually took 2 😂

[@daveledonio5793]

He said that after two kickboxing fights

[@jackc.5271]

lmao thought exactly the same thing, that line was cringe when he said it at first but now it's actually fire

[@jjstratford]

Pereira’s low kicks remind me of Gaethje’s low kicks that he throws when he’s infighting. They are thrown from a range where the opponent has no reason to expect them, yet they come and they come HARD. AND FAST. I was amazed by the pop he was able to generate from that distance.

[@meesert]

Gaethje turns his hips HARD though, Pereira doesnt turn his hips at all, very different technique but both work great.

[@draco2xx]

izzy's legs was getting chewed up reason why he backed up on the fence

[@soheiljami4970]

What a legend. He is an idol. That fight was a real lufe lesson to everyone. Respect and cong. to you my brother. Enjoy the victory ❤

[@vzwson4995]

This was one of the realest post fight interviews I’ve ever seen. This was such a powerful win. Shows everyone that your never down and out, no matter how many times your knocked down. This very quickly became my favorite comeback story and wins of all time. “I don’t keep score I settle them. I gave him a fast track to the belt, I could of said no.” Congrats to the King 👑!

[@The__Leo]

All fighters should be required to have half a dozen drinks before doing any interviews.

[@michealmanchas6756]

@@The__Leo the truth serum is powerful.

[@vipset87]

7:40 who's he talking about?

[@TheXrossfade]

When he said I was here in 2015 to help rumble, Rest In Peace to great man, rumble Johnson. You could tell the sauce was getting him loose and feeling some emotions. His whole career mentally was probably gonna be real hurtful if he didn’t get it done

[@brianwright2538]

I think he’s kind of a sissy for saying Alex has to earn it. Izzy wasn’t playing possum he was getting beat up. He should have to fight him immediately and settle the rubber match. And I think he would but he’s not too sure of himself.

[@themonsterbaby]

You can hate on the French tips and the corny lines but you can't hate on him as a fighter. He takes on ALL the toughest fights, stays active. That was just a beautiful win to recapture his belt.

[@kevindang4478]

He has fought 10x in 3 years I believe? That’s insane. People take this man for granted and his walkouts are always incredible

[@lowlowseesee]

lets not forget the dog collar and pearl necklace(which I love lol). me personally i dont hate on people for petty shit like that because im moderately successful and mature. i can understand why people dont like the guy. i however realize that everyone has done and will do cringey shit. me you and everyone else. there is not a human on the planet, not even brad fucking pitt who hasnt done some corny shit some time in life. all humans want to escape their dorky stage but we all human lol

[@rosalind1635]

I just hate everything about his personality.

[@olivierhyppolite7726]

​@Rosa Lind u Hate cuz hes black, if he was white you'd say he's unique lol subhumans man

[@alibader2171]

@@rosalind1635 You don't even know him. One day you'll realize your just full of hate.

[@dylanloxton4725]

Izzy - you don't know me and I'm a nobody... but I never lost faith in my favorite fighter. What you did was the most amazing thing I have ever seen in the UFC. You guys are arguably the best 2 kickboxers who have ever stepped in the UFC Octogon. You give people hope that you can always rise after you fall. I'm not the most sentimental guy but I have never been more proud. Keep inspiring my man. Love and respect 🙏

[@alejandrovelez169]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@jacksonogwindi1653]

You are a somebody no matter what. It doesn't matter who sees or doesn't.

[@Likerholicz]

You are not a nobody!

[@cs-wildcam]

What a legend to come back like this! Respect Izzy never doubted you✊

[@Mrebosie]

Honestly Izzy's greatest attribute is his unbreakable will. Amazing victory to continue his journey of creating history.

[@zer08927]

That speech he gave himself at the 5th round against Gastelum was inspiring.

[@ffshooter9929]

Like Rock Lee

[@CityMann21]

Once a champ always a champ!!! Big ups bro

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@robbenraina5426]

Cq❤😊x😊!!

[@tyr1098]

those first words he said here i wish all fighters said during press conferences "no bs questions or i wont answer" such spirit and no bs attitude. You love to see it!

[@charliebandao2962]

I'm so happy for you brother......I think this is your biggest win ......well deserve bro......stay safe always.... support here from the Philippines.......

[@ZubairKhan-pv5lr]

"I embraced the darkness so i could show him the light" He meant every word..haha!! 😂

[@mqondisinyathi4320]

The sad part is Alex is still 3 up on Izzy,he can big up himself as much as he wants but numbers don't lie,he lost 3times in a row to Alex😂

[@daveelcock9476]

@@mqondisinyathi4320 You think Alex thinking about the 3wins in a row, or izzy? Na bro, Alex pissed right now so as YOU.

[@vlonevalley7788]

@@mqondisinyathi4320 i betted on alex, and im not even as mad as you LOL

[@Cheezus75]

​@@daveelcock9476definitely 😂

[@yanicyoda4762]

And good night he said 😉

[@thaloh]

Dude, the impact of Izzy's punch on Alex was unreal. He snapped his head back like a rubberband.

[@bossman674]

Izzy’s story is something special. To beat your biggest rival in the way that he did…not many fighters ever get that win back.

[@Anonymous-lj9mx]

Legend 💪👑✨ Y’all must’ve forgot!!! What a warrior mentality! We can all draw inspiration from this, truly! Onward!! 💯

[@KingWalterIII]

As a Izzy Fan I feel I can finally breath , Alex fans been holding all our feet In the fire For 5 months straight 🤣🔥

[@jcmuyonjo]

😂

[@simcity8367]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-tj2bz4bd7g]

Quiet now tho

[@Troupe_Master]

Yeah them MFKAS was about to start having me find address😂😂 they was annoying as hell, but we can chill now 👌🏿, damn this feels good 😂😂😂

[@Prince-ev2le]

Yeah right? I feel so light now 😂😂😂😂

[@lnvrtd]

Adesanya mirrored the previous stoppage: Head down, facing Pereira’s legs. He then anticipated and timed his counter from this.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

He was going to die before losing this time, you could see it in his eyes all week. Meanwhile Alex was celebrating, thinking he was the top dog. Making reactions, skits etc.

[@xWuWuWaWu]

​@@themarathoncontinues4211 he is lol. He's 3-1 against Israel

[@lnvrtd]

@@themarathoncontinues4211 Hmm. I mean, it’s difficult to gauge anything from pre-fight. Because, we’ve seen fighters enjoying the build up, and still winning the next day. I just think the gameplan to set up the knockout was well understood, and then executed.

[@Troupe_Master]

​@@xWuWuWaWu MFKAS coping so hard , Alex can't even see your comments, he still looking for his body😂😂

[@allanaosborne7396]

@@xWuWuWaWu and sleeping

[@Mute_Nostril_Agony]

Amazingly articulate, energetic and smart guy. Congrats, Izzy!

[@wespicedmemes]

It’s all “cringe” “cringe” until you win. Til you at the top. Then you’re “cool and different”. Most ppl are fakes in this world.

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@NeBojSeJaSam13]

Nah, he is still cringe and fake

[@TheVaderdader]

Exactly, yesterday they were against him now they with him. He good fighter by cringe talker lol

[@rosepainting8775]

Nobody is calling his skills cringe buddy, how he presents himself, how he act, how he talk, how he dress, that's cringe for many people. If you are hating on people who find that cringe then you don't respect two opinions/perspective. There is always two sides, it looks like you believe in only one belief and expect everyone to believe the same.

[@JCVV22]

He's still cringe he'll always be cringe, but he's still the best middleweight in the world

[@GODLY1272]

A hero is not the one who never falls . He is the one who gets up again and again and again." ~Rock Lee

[@claudeshepardche7303]

I'm so happy for you Ade. Much love from Cameroon. I was so worried 🎉🎉

[@sese2398]

This guy s got a great heart..well done Izzy 💪💪

[@crev1018]

Beautiful comeback beautiful KO

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@Kruz.Lee17]

15:15 Izzy showing love to Anthony Rumble Johnson was dope 🙏🏽

[@anecdote7400]

„if you know yourself, nobody can tell you who you are“, love it

[@shabandar63]

So happy for Izzy. Favourite fighter, was really worries for this fight but should never doubt greatness. A lesson learnt. Enjoy CHAMP!!!

[@antlive23rd]

“Hope you guys get to experience happiness like this at least once in your life” shit gave me goosebumps middleweight goat

[@younghoodie6477]

Anderson doesn’t exist? Lol

[@abdulgoudouissydiallo4465]

He is gonna be better than Silva tbh

[@antlive23rd]

@@younghoodie6477 As a sport that’s always evolving I feel Izzy has fought tougher opponents. Just my opinion I grew up on the spider so I get it.

[@younghoodie6477]

@@antlive23rd ufc fans proclaim goats too fast. When people said usman was the best welterweight of all time during his reign is an example. Mma fans in general love recency bias

[@aravmanoorayil7234]

​@@antlive23rd u can only say a person a goat if they were more dominant in their era than anyone else. Every soort evolves the new generation is always better so u can only compare a fighter with how well they did in their time. Silva was doing shit people have never seen before. He is by far and away the mw goat

[@ikemahndebadman792]

Am a young man from Africa Ghana to be precise, Izzy made me fall in love with UFC and this win is my greatest motivation on 🌎 earth. God bless you Izzy for not giving up

[@zPhresh]

Blackstars 👑

[@paprikash8574]

So even if someone is such a dikhed, you would still love them because they're from Africa??

[@joshuaa2278]

@@paprikash8574 🤡

[@mikhelBrown]

​@@zPhresh Blackstar here Champ. ✨👑💯

[@brh7996]

@@paprikash8574people love their countries, so yes. Bisping is a huge dick and the most popular uk fighter

[@tylerjeffer8855]

loved reading all the comments of "izzy looks scared, nervous, small" whatever it was. this was so satisfying to see him prove people wrong. they hate him for being himself and that's sad

[@AjiTO914]

You hit the nail on the head! It’s sad but it’s the world we live in! Just have to do you best to surround yourself with people who aren’t scared or ashamed to be their real selves! 🌍

[@stephenhughes5156]

I would 100% bet on Peirera if they did a 3rd fight though.

[@tylerjeffer8855]

@@AjiTO914 real shit homie

[@tylerjeffer8855]

@@stephenhughes5156 guess we'll see if they even book it. I agree with izzy's point that pereira has to work to get back to the title. he was super fast tracked to the belt and has shown that he has massive holes in his game when it comes to all around MMA. give him some of the hard fights like Rob, Vettori, even khamzat lol

[@stephenhughes5156]

@@tylerjeffer8855 I mean, they probably won't. Dana himself has said that Alex will be going up to 205. Though if Alex did want to stay at MW, I do think he deserves a rematch considering he is the only one to ever beat Izzy at MW. The only other one that would make sense would be Whittaker (as he is coming off of a win over Vettori), but Izzy has already beaten him twice. Khamazat would just be another case fast tracking- but at least in Alex's case it kind of made sense considering his history with Izzy.

[@biggsrudeboy7268]

Respect is earned 🔥💯🔥and sometimes TAKEN

[@jlevitas]

The ability of this man to learn from his opponents and be honest with himself is what cements his elite mindset. "I'm going to learn that off him actually" - respect what your opponent does well, and add that to your arsenal. Fantastic comeback Izzy

[@goldchef2754]

Izzy Bones Adesanya

[@havenhale7690]

Nothing special if it takes you 3 fights to figure out. That's below average.

[@raymondmckinley5955]

@@havenhale7690 Coming back after three defeats makes it more special, it;s hard core. You sound like a narcissist.

[@goldchef2754]

@@havenhale7690 lol a below average world champion? Sounds like projection…..

[@ElijahIsMe]

@@havenhale7690 mad?

[@pstdavidc.obichukwu2760]

This guy is dangerous. His mind is on another level. Fights like this moves from the hands to the mind.

[@allenromanenko900]

“I looked for his kid.” Pure class

[@honestfan420]

So happy for him he deserved that moment

[@kendanzan8088]

another incredible comeback story that will be remembered for generations to come. like something out of a damn movie.. alex working him against the cage.. flashes of their last 3 fights and defeats flashing through izzy's mind as he's taking the shots... and then out of nowhere comes one punch that rocked not just alex but the entire stadium and everyone watching... and then one more to put alex down for good. liek the right hand of god himself. simply amazing. AMAZING 😭😭

[@ThePetit1989]

It should make a lot of money when turned into a motion picture.

[@vedob5163]

Its a forced comeback story its 4 times to beat the guy once

[@brendanhall5298]

@@vedob5163 it's about persistence and determination man, credit where it's due 👏👏

[@vedob5163]

@@brendanhall5298 yeah sure it can be but 4 fights to win one come on now. I just can't believe how people hop back on izzys dick when they were on pereira's a week ago. Bunch of posers

[@joshcantu6734]

Don't compare anyone to God .

[@JayShead3]

The fact that he pointed at Alex’s kid and then played dead….savage

[@MisterImpolite]

His kid did it to him when Alex knocked him out before lol, lil man had jt coming Lmao (flopped around like a fish )

[@Misteranderson123]

You shouldn’t sink to the level of a child, this was gross.

[@randalldegroat8878]

This is Champion pedigree! People worried about undefeated.. In Boxing.. let this be an example. The love will still be there if you lose, it’s about showing your fans that Will to WIN and bounce back despite the obstacle, loss, and Nay sayers💯 Let’s GO IZZY!!💪🏾

[@leonlittle7660]

That dude is a strait KING!!! He makes life just better

[@MPM_News]

this guy smashed it. What a comeback.

[@doubleRprodutions]

Amazing press conference! I'm sure quite a few questions were changed after that opening statement and the closing one was just pure class. Big up Oga Israel Adesanya

[@mattreid8292]

“It’s settled” despite being down 3-1 this and the whole avoiding the rematch with rob doesn’t make Izzy “pure class”.

[@Tobioluwole]

@@mattreid8292 go cry somewhere kid, izzy takes on every fighter put in front of him If he has a guy who ducked fights he would never have fought alex in the ufc

[@mattreid8292]

@@Tobioluwole clearly crying and clearly a child yet your the one who’s upset do you need a tissue muffin? Izzy said he wanted Darren till rob beat till, Izzy I want Jared rob beats Jared but he doesn’t want rob? . Rob was a defending champ and had to fight kelvin,Jared and till for another tittle shot despite being 9-1 going into the there first fight. Izzy does fight people but not when they deserve it.

[@adr0hub416]

Who’s won more total rounds?

[@Yami_Spirit]

Every fighter should say no generic questions at the start. Then John Morgan and the rest of the crappy media will ask good questions instead of "what's the mindset going in, how's the training camp, tell me the emotions"

[@totallysxmmyyt6787]

"Embraced the dark side, so I can show him the light" " I don't keep score, I settle them" Awesome soundbites.

[@gavink03]

Corny

[@user-pc9xc4ib5o]

@@gavink03 its based and you know it. don't fight it. embrace it.

[@gavink03]

@@user-pc9xc4ib5o another 🌽 dog

[@KolossalOfKlout]

Truly one of my all time favorite UFC moments. The history, the KO, then the celebration after... JUST WOW. Ive been watching UFC for almost 12 years and this is atleast top 2 and it isn't 2.

[@ozzylyon3180]

You stole that last line off another comment on a different video

[@eavesdropper0]

@@ozzylyon3180 liar

[@abdulmoaw7304]

Izzy happy for you we are all behind you Africa well done love from Somalia 🇸🇴

[@abdullahisaid4456]

Xalay wasojede ila iyo laba saac tagere lee intas alhamdullilah izzy is champ again🎉

[@abdulmoaw7304]

Kkkk aniga markii aan hurdada ka kacay oon saxuurtay ayaan salaada subax aaday kidib ayaan arkay sxbkeey lkn izzy ayaan rabay in uu guuleysto

[@johnanthony6038]

Mindset is everything, to be a champion you have to believe you are a champion regardless of circumstances. Congratulations Izzy you earned it

[@jmbfinesse8223]

I was at 281 that loss really humbled him IMO and ignited a 🔥 I think he needed, he was getting to complacent in his division he’s a Anime fan so In essence we just watched him level up

[@mariewhite7693]

what a champion to face and conquer his fears is amazing

[@Kiu_8]

That was an impressive knockout, he really shut a lot of people up today and I like to see that being the case, recency bias had a ton of people outright ignoring everything else he had achieved to this point. Kudos to Pereira though, he really was damaging Izzy, he simply got overconfident (or, rather, he felt like Izzy was hurt badly when the reality was that he was just baiting him for a good opening) and having his guard down for just a bit gave us one of the coolest results to a fight ever; cool to see that Adesanya ended this using a similar punch to the one that made Pereira shake the last fight. Hopefully they go at it again but not immediately, I want to see both of them fight other people before their next UFC clash.

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@champ1159]

Poatan wasn't overconfident, he always keeps his chin in the air and unloads like that when he thinks his opponent is hurt. Izzy did the same thing Bruno Silva was doing in Alex's second UFC but Izzy was faster and more accurate!!

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

He didn’t let his guard down, Izzy was in an identical position to how he got slept last time and used pure HEART to sleep Alex this time.

[@sakisflex]

@@themarathoncontinues4211 slept how .? He was on his feet not even knock down the referee stop the fight early . But today you see what really means “slept “ just for the reference. 😅

[@thirstymoosegaming3078]

And where was that going to head when the ref stopped it? Izzy was going to get a knee to the chin. Could of damaged him bad

[@attahsundayh.5737]

Izzy is a great champion and I love the fact that he settled the score with a KO. This was kick boxing, no time for wrestling. It was intense and really entertaining 😍

[@SlimUPWatcher]

So what settle the score really? That now Izzy prove he is a better fighter? After losing 3 times in a row? Is that easy to settle score?

[@cornelioust2165]

H​​e's the champ he can walk away if he wants and its smart y risk it biskit and get ko'd by a flying knee ala masvodal cause who would expect a change of tacticts right? Lol...

[@daveelcock9476]

@@SlimUPWatcher don't you get it, it was all or nothing, izzy was putting his career on the line, if he lost he said he would retire.

[@portergsp4417]

​@@daveelcock9476 all Izzy's words cant erase the math. 1-1 is even, nothing settled. I will be massively disappointed in Izzy if he runs now

[@MP-et1eu]

@@portergsp4417I don’t think izzy is gonna run, Alex is gonna go up to 205 so he stops losing his chin

[@be3zbe3z43]

That was a legendary performance by a legendary Fighter

[@kilojuliet9157]

Inspiration in every word said. This moment is forge forever to the core of the whatever you believe is earth 🌍 Thanks for reminding us all that darkness is necessary

[@MultiplexityGaming]

whether or not Izzy was playing possum when he was backed up against the cage you cant deny how accurate those punches were. Its the one thing he had going for him in the first fight. his accuracy . He setup the punch and followed through. No being saved by the bell this time for Alex. Crazy. Great job to Izzy and RIP to the rest of the division who tries to get that belt.

[@slicedlimes7948]

I watched the replay quite a few times, and he definitely wasn’t hurt when he backed up to the cage. Those leg kicks were really impressive from alex though. Especially when considering the level of striking Izzy has. For everyone who wants the trilogy, just remember that Alex tko’d izzy, then izzy SLEPT Alex. Big difference.

[@chris-nm4qz]

@@slicedlimes7948 the way izzy fights is so aware man, he was getting hit with bombs and still had his eyes on alex the whole time. glad the champ is back🙏

[@TheRealist1.]

I was surprised Perriera thought it was "killing time" he didn't do anything to hurt Adesanya. His fight IQ is mad low for that.

[@TheRealist1.]

​@@slicedlimes7948 the difference is Perriera didn't do enough to really earn the shot, and he was the only one Adesanya could make sense to fight. He really is too old to be draining, Perriera looked like a raisin out there. Time to move up.

[@yearo77]

The first left and then the right. Pieced him up differently.

[@chiefcuningcoyote4906]

He drew him in to feel comfortable and then out of no where the counter was beautiful

[@Noobmaster420]

"DEFENDED AGAINST ROBERT". OGs will know.. he is not just referring to the 2nd fight. He said that the first fight felt like he was defending his interim championship. After the win.. he felt like "DOUBLE INTERIM CHAMP". LEGEND!

[@geartweaker8518]

Such an incredibly supportive comment section, noone seems to realise it's still 3-1

[@naeemtull2026]

dog season, I'll never give up, thank you Izzy for giving me endless motivation. We love you bro. I never doubted you.

[@moustachio334]

"I'm the antagonist in his story", Izzy showing incredible humility and giving Alex props for his sneak leg kicks and then talking about how amazing Alex is despite coming from nothing. How do people hate Izzy?

[@Beforewearecancelled]

Hes very hateble, picking on a dudes kid?

[@silent1826]

The only guy in UFC history to grow a boob from gyno.....hmmmm how do ppl not like him

[@MS-tk8zj]

@@Beforewearecancelled pettiness does not mean you can hate the dude

[@Mendez2797]

​@@Beforewearecancelled the same kid who has no place in the ring and mocked him the first time around? Yeah, fuck that kid .

[@vaaro_m]

@@Beforewearecancelled the kid did it to him first lol. Cant get mad at someone winning in someone elses game

[@Razear]

Can't imagine the level of elation and relief of finally being able to get one over on him. Only fair that he was able to tease Pereira's kid after he did the same to him. And the kid is a teenager now so he's mature enough to take it.

[@abdeeeeee7079]

Say walahi Ezzy I followed you bro since the beginning of your ufc career A Living Legend 🎉

[@jfh9225]

So happy for you izzy. I fuxkin welled up. An absolute inspiration. Hard work and dedication has given this man the moment of his dreams

[@kaumohlamonyane272]

Izzy was subtly calling out Dricus du Plessis 💯🔥. If Dricus gets passed cannonier, Strickland or Paulo, then it can happen.

[@oneaccordsa484]

I think if he beats two of those .. guys he’ll get the shot

[@ajclannachan]

Thanks man I was wondering who he was talking about.

[@kooldude123]

not subtly lol was very direct. I dunno why him and Kamaru are so triggered. What he said is true

[@kaumohlamonyane272]

@@kooldude123 I honestly agree, he has a valid point

[@keneunaegbu851]

Love to see him slumped too

[@jwise4314]

This fight gave me goosebumps

[@TheArtofSelfActivation]

Flourishing Mindset. I called 2nd round knockout watching it. It was a divine message (Chosen One). Lets go!! Do the impossible!

[@fMK58]

What a knockout. IZZY IS BACK

[@famedryan]

Izzy taunting Trump after KO on my channel

[@dalefittondesign8784]

He never left!

[@xBRAAAPx]

Adesanya, the people's champ! Love those words after the fight man the world needs that right now!!!❤❤

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

that was a legendary fight! these 2 have the most insane saga i have ever seen.

[@benjaminchukwudimuogbo8783]

I am very happy that is stands and never give up, how he hit the guy back so hard that makes him fell down ,that's the spirit of experience, Izzy never want to make the same mistake again

[@tannerrocha8710]

Man I can listen to Izzy all day. Good to hear a great spirit talk

[@XQZF]

One of the best post fight interviews ever I’m glad he lost and won it back, now he speaks like a champion should

[@iceman9549]

I admire Izzy for being REAL. I LOVE IT WHEN A MAN IS HUMBLE🙏

[@algencomaling3197]

Very humble and sportsmanship fighter

[@InternalPrimate06]

What a huge moment for that guy. After that he knows there is no obstacle in life that he couldn't overcome. Incredible scenes🔥