'When I come back, run for the hills': Exclusive interview with Israel Adesanya | The Rock

2x UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya joined us in studio to talk about his movie Stylebender, his most recent fight, what the future holds and where Izzy is at now
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[@IAmIcepro]

Man that is inspiring. Thank you Izzy for speaking on things that affect mens mental health, and encouraging people to be authentic. Respect

[@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921]

LOOOL ASSKISSER

[@IAmIcepro]

@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921 ass kissing for acknowledging someone's efforts to talk about mens mental health and authenticity? Lolol kids

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

​@@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921😭😭😭🚼🍼

[@AA-bh3bz]

Touching dog doodles also affects mental health 🐕

[@lukem2260]

His a tosser ,,sausage tosser

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Gotta appreciate this kid for being an active champion when he was the champ and wanting to fight all the time.

[@mmamormon]

lmao imagine calling a 34 year old grown ass man, millionaire multiple time champion “kid”

[@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921]

LOL ASSKISSER

[@NicoSoSuave]

@@mmamormonstop being a dick. Alcott is obviously Dana White.

[@hithere2426]

@@mmamormon well, it just looks to me like you have let society's idea of "kid" (which is often seen as a means to look down on someone) get to you. See the word for what it is, and its not that bad all of a sudden. If the person writing that comment is in his 40s, then him using "kid" is justified all right.

[@DJButterSmooth]

too bad he barely fought in most of his fights lmao

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

The “at least i dont have to go to work” was a clap back at the fans

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

The haters. Not the fans

[@areallg17]

I'm confused by this comment do you think he's talking to you? He earned not having to go to work. If you don't like your job, get a new one or start a career.

[@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921]

LOL ASSKISSER

[@Whaleindowed]

@@areallg17 you strike me as someone who gets confused a lot.

[@matthieudelarte3914]

​@@themarathoncontinues4211He dosnt have many fans. You can't be fan by izzy behavior

[@rickypuohotaua6112]

Probly going through the roughest moment of my life right now with my situation in life but Izzy's bought me back from the brink many times inspiring me to just give it one more crack, thanks for that bro whatever you decide to do still one of my favorite fighters

[@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921]

LOL ASSKISSER

[@Iswhatitisssss]

Keep fighting bro, in times of discomfort we realise what we are capable of. We all experience these issues bruv you are not alone

[@rickypuohotaua6112]

@@Iswhatitisssss honestly bro living in my car rn and got jumped by seven teens the other night which actually made me wanna quit training coz I wasn't able to keep myself safe but thanks man, just yeah I'm hard up and I don't see the way out right now and seeing one of my idols going through what the internet is putting him through doesn't leave me with much help for my future, I've failed to be the man and fighter I need to be to have a good quality of life and keep myself safe and it's left me questionning wether I wasted all those years for nothing and idk bro it's got me lost 😓

[@Iswhatitisssss]

@@rickypuohotaua6112 never quit brother, strait back to the gym bro, live to fight another day my man. Things will get better for you bro strait up

[@rickypuohotaua6112]

@@Iswhatitisssss I'm about to give up bro ngl I can't even front for KZbin I'm defeated bro

[@tafidagadzama9964]

Never underestimate a champion. He did very well for the UFC. I know he will bounce back.

[@janjakdesalin4236]

Rudy T.

[@sisd888]

He wont ever get a belt again

[@lukem2260]

He had braindamage before strickland ,,now his lost the plot

[@tafidagadzama9964]

@@sisd888 did you gave him the ones he had?

[@ScrapAndRollMMA]

Love seeing Izzy being his authentic self 🫡 hope he enjoys his time off and comes back even better 🫡

[@m4h5]

His authentic self huh.. what exactly is his authentic self because it's hard to tell

[@izzymartinez9425]

Adesanya is the reason I got into UFC. We share the name israel and I saw him fight Brunson and I was hooked. I've become a huge ufc fan since then. Love that guy

[@sisd888]

Who cares? 🥱

[@ProdOsiah]

​@@sisd888why be ugly? Let them make a comment and show love and support to whom they want without being ugly towards them man, cmon why be like that?

[@zadegetsfaded]

Some just transcend sports. I saw Izzy first against Brad Tavares and became a fan of his art. Now I’m just a fan of the realness. 🖤

[@davidshelden5582]

The Brad Tavares fight was my first exposure to him as well, I said that night he will be great Champion and it didn’t take him long

[@zadegetsfaded]

@@davidshelden5582 same dude those who saw that fight immediately knew he'd hold gold one day

[@RocknrollaBlitz]

Puppy art ?🐕

[@JoaquinLucero22420]

Shout out to the puppy. Sick bastards

[@AA-bh3bz]

Do you like that he touches dog doodles too ? 🐕 ITS WILLY TIME

[@TylarDurdenMMA]

Great interview. Seems like genuine love in the room.

[@federalgodson]

What an awesome conversation. Great insights, I am glad Izzy is okay and look forward for his comeback

[@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921]

LOL ASSKISSER

[@MrRojas_]

Who’s here after seeing Adensanyas quote on the UFC channel?

[@closinginonclosure]

0:08 I'm glad he specified that they "roll out the red carpet METAPHORICALLY" because I would have assumed they literally got a physical red carpet and rolled it out for him to walk in to this interview.

[@conormcgregorsbrokenleg9847]

Shoutout to the puppy 🐶🐶🐶

[@tikiman1323]

Now I remember why I liked Israel. When he's not on promotion and talking to people he likes, it's wonderful to listen to him. Good dude.

[@double3180]

He’s a weirdo

[@myrontate3937]

Izzy fucking awesome idc what nobody say

[@GooGooGadget]

He’s lame and cringe

[@xeny8755]

Right bro hes dope

[@myrontate3937]

@@ForceGhostAnakin I watched that to so where did he lie , the only thing he didn’t mention was that by family he meant his dog, u just a dry hater it’s ok

[@myrontate3937]

@@ForceGhostAnakin u can even see when Izzy called him a bitch for crying after the fight like hop off his dick bra

[@GARCIAOFFICAL]

I love this man so much, I'm so happy to see him happy and healthy with a plan.

[@CWDAP]

He don’t know you lil bro 😹☠️

[@streetplaya23]

@@CWDAP let him look up to the hentai loving doggy molesting disney one liner sayin pointfightin former champ if he wants lol.

[@BrandyTheGuy]

@@streetplaya23 this isn't healthy 😅

[@streetplaya23]

@@BrandyTheGuy its 2023, HEALTHY is no longer objective, it depends on how you indentify, if izzy fans wanna identify as obese, then thats HEALTY. get with the times.

[@waalex11]

Can't wait for his movie, man. Big fan.

[@dhruvishkapadia3508]

Loved how candid this conversation was! I have been an Izzy fan since the Anderson Silva fight and I still am irrespective of whether he holds a belt or not! Take your time Stylebender and run for the hills when you feel its the right time!

[@mawiyaugodfrey2189]

@@KZbinPHD2023no u need a life

[@brown_guy_mma]

Champion in and out of the octagon. Always a privilege to listen to izzy. Can’t wait what’s next for him !! Great interview.

[@fnc5369]

You got to be joking. Champion outside of the cage ….okay…he’s a terrible human being. Lot of nut huggers out there.

[@godlike3735]

​@@fnc5369nah he's a good dude if you not in the band wagon

[@GooGooGadget]

@@godlike3735nah he’s a scumbag if you’re not on his nuts

[@peanutstiggers9912]

@@fnc5369he’s terrible how because he doesn’t act how you want him to? So you run with whatever narratives and rumors from mfs like Sean Strickland (because he’s such a great person) to hate? Just say you’re a hater bitch and go

[@freedapigs]

@@fnc5369 Judging Adesanya for past mistakes but not holding some one like Strickland to the same standard just proves how much u just hate the guy

[@user-xl8ul6bd9d]

Most active champion and dam good fighter

[@PERKIODURKIO]

Lock every kennel when he returns

[@spencerrand2031]

Take all the time... you deserve it. Huge fan and support defining your own path.

[@robertoleonelleonsubirana6921]

LOL ASSKISSER

[@EaGerTYryhMe_-.]

He without sin shall cast the First Stone🙏

[@littonharkins2204]

He without peanut butter the dog shall not bone ….

[@mrdscott4545]

All fighters that are past their prime say.....wait till I return. He had his spot in the sun it's time for the next person.

[@thecaribbeanhashira]

Awesome episode🤙

[@YSSipher]

He needs to refocus, let his body recover, expand the brand, lay off the drinks. He has been one of most articulate and creatively dominant MMA/kickboxer fighters of the past 10 years.

[@spencerholmes1047]

Great interview

[@Citiofgods]

Izzy so real bro idc what nobody says

[@dcsbeats739]

He was running through the division it's nothing but good can come from this plus he gets a chance to refresh hes already solidified a legacy in mma and kickboxing

[@kennethwafula744]

Izzy my man💪💪💪💪💪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪Kenya we love you

[@manangoenka56]

Damn strickland retired adesanya

[@ucheuzuigwenwali1318]

It doesn't matter, we all win and loose in life

[@user-gr2rm4ph9o]

​@@ucheuzuigwenwali1318I'm glad Izzy lost.

[@williamogar369]

@@user-gr2rm4ph9o at least the targets off his back for now

[@Afraaz]

Sean Strickland got that dog in him. Izzy in them dogs.

[@2highdk]

Only good thing abt that loss is the fire comeback lets see it izzy

[@user-uf5de6dk1t]

Always the Champ Adesanya

[@ngqabuthomasuku5063]

Awesome interview ❤❤❤❤

[@troysmith6929]

Nice interview Rumble 🤗

[@billwilenski]

I haven’t seen the movie we’re in the stage, but much respect

[@nashking817]

Up the style bender forever and allways!

[@user-sf2zi9ll8c]

Il see the UFC when you come back! All the best

[@MrAenos]

This must be the start of the Adesanya P.R. tour to get people to like him again. No one will forget about what Izzy does watching anime & we can't unsee what he did to his dog. It's on video!

[@CaptainKuki]

Izzy is a real one! Thank you bro!!!!

[@ksiolajidebthdv2889]

My 🐐

[@markrosolini2934]

I was always the biggest fan of Israel Adesanya . I'm struggling now after seeing him play with his dog like the way he did.

[@BigWorldTV123]

Israel Adesanya will still be my my favourite fighter no matter what

[@XxDjthadestroyerxX]

6:40 He doesn’t care what anyone says. Except 7 y/o kids 😂😂

[@henryb1555]

Izzy is one of the most intelligent and articulate MMA fighters.

[@socratese5]

Izzy always says he doesn’t care what people think but it seems obvious that he cares deeply how he is perceived.

[@curruption018]

I thinks it’s relative to what’s being said. If you don’t like his nail painting or theatrics, ect. I don’t think he cares. But if his character, morals or ethics is being questioned. Yea he for sure cares as any person should.

[@Jerry.anthony.c]

​@@curruption018Well said 👏🏽👏🏽

[@jamesf8507]

@@curruption018 lmao is that why he put videos of him jacking his dog on the internet? Is that why he trashed his ex like a mega beta? 😂😂😂 You izzy fanboys are delusional

[@godlike3735]

Izzy is a nice dude outside of the ufc world

[@chrisxishida]

solid episode, say about izzy what you want but this men worked really hard to get where he is today. God bless him and his progress

[@combatarena1367]

I love you eazy❤❤❤❤4L you’re the greatest

[@DuyNguyen-fx9xr]

Izzy is still a great fighter and person, always enjoy seeing his post fight talks win or lose

[@olayinkaagoro6234]

First. Great interview. I enjoyed watching this.

[@dominicsilvio6374]

Oh we definitely love you Izzy !!!

[@federalgodson]

😢 it looks like we won't be seeing an Izzy walkout anytime soon

[@GooGooGadget]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@peanutstiggers9912]

@@GooGooGadget hater go fanboy over your macho man crushes

[@dashiet3]

@@peanutstiggers9912I think Izzy’s a long time is not everyone else’s along time

[@CantEditDaTruth]

Just imagine how crazy it’ll be his first fight back

[@Alexander0888]

@@CantEditDaTruthit’ll be the craziest split decision of all time

[@missingLink109]

Wow. That bottle was soo high and pay attention to his posture. (at waist level). Great interview. #TheLastStylebender. Always my Champion.

[@Jake-ve3ro]

It was an honor watching ur fights sir

[@justsayin7744]

Wow all these guys really have life figured out

[@seanhardman1964]

he should be a little stockier against strickland if possible. He seemed a bit depleted and stickland just seemed to have a lot more weight in his punches and grappling

[@kaykath4575]

❤

[@tonytehuia5321]

Mean as izzy I like the interview ❤❤❤

[@user-dingydee]

Let’s go! Sean Strickland vs Dricus or winner of Chimaev v Usman. If it’s the latter, Dricus should fight cannonier while waiting

[@jeronboucher]

All jokes aside, I really respect Izzy...I may not agree with everything he says or does but I'm intrigued by his life and story...God's richest blessings on you🙏🏿

[@MaskMasterEsquire]

Izzy is remembering NZ on his way down.

[@BrandonBreathes]

I heard about this interview from Morning Kombat wtf💀

[@fahimfaisal7385]

nobody gonna run except him

[@pinchoothoudam7875]

Way to go Champ 🙏

[@crystalsnowlion2253]

This dude

[@bumboisnake]

Shout out the puppy

[@eazyb609]

All these haters never litened to the most humble champ! Ive never seen someone show everyone they come in contact with such encouraging positive energy! You inspired so many people in there personal lives on this legendary run! Saved some lives as well. Not looking no more let your body heal up but never underestimate the impact you have on your fans. While you're getting this rest the people to see you will see the true you not you with the mic in your hand your brand will not diminish none! You're going to have that moment of clarity though when you realize that the work and inspiration you give out here is so much more important even than having the belt even though it took the belt to get there! Keep shocking Champ! You are really a class act🫡 #freestylegang#overeverythang

[@dranreb1118]

Izzy is in no way the most humble champ. He's literally said in every interview 'why should i be humble when i want to be great' or something along those lines

[@eazyb609]

@@dranreb1118 you have to maintain character to be in professional sports and especially individual sports. But if you watch @freestylebender, you would get an inside look at how he acts in this day to day life and how you interact with everybody who comes in contact with and how he's nothing but really encouraging and greatful to be in his position.

[@jamesf8507]

"When I come back run for the hills" Bro you just got walked down by a dude with what you described as bad defense and got put down with a 1-2. If anything the game has already passed him by

[@thebest-ch7zj]

Izzys a beast he'll be back for sure 💯💯💯💯💯

[@benyamgetachew8127]

Izzy da great, africa stand up, keep being you brodda

[@Oldcrack3r]

I'm behind you all the way Izzy! Always have been since I saw you for the first time in the Wilkinson fight.

[@moonvenerable7897]

When he comes back the mw division will be full of grappling killers like Khamzat, Bo Nickal, Aliskerov etc.

[@calvinbrown2768]

izzy gonna win the title back. 3x the champ, champ,champ

[@NovaSixx]

The thing with Izzy is he fights better when it's personal. He will come back and take that belt. I'd love to see him fight Sean again but I doubt that'll happen.

[@sisd888]

He will never get a belt again, his Division is too packed with Top Fighters.

[@Massbossrecords]

izzyyyyyyyyy does it

[@michaelwong6050]

"When I come back, run for the hills" Uh, what have you been doing for your last 5 fights or so? That's right running. You spent the whole of your last fight running from Strickland cause he was slapping you around the octagon 🐔.

[@boost7983]

I think Strickland gave a pretty honest summary of Izzy. Izzy has fighting talent, but is too desperate for attention - as the saying goes, ' the path you choose '... He's pretty thin skinned ( insecure ) as it turns out. Maturity comes later in life, the persona he projected will probably come later.

[@crystalsnowlion2253]

All exp on charisma

[@Olofepence]

Don’t worry izzy I got you you got this we love you

[@dashiet3]

I know what they are going to do mark my words if Alex wins, Izzy will go up to fight, watch

[@thewretchking4720]

all the dogs are gonna be running for the hills

[@joshmathews2011]

The man

[@IAmIcepro]

There are a lot of stink comments here. Brothers (and sisters, too), it is ok to be inspired, to show appreciation and acknowledgment for others. It is not weak to be a GC

[@isimotmuheeb4024]

Hey champ

[@Marzianomusic]

Shoutout to the puppy.

[@Ijbvfknnn]

Wonder if he still fiddles his dog

[@TheMojaveCourier]

That’s a weird thing to wonder

[@sportagon-Croatia]

The stylemaster is not back ,he never left! One little bump on the road and everybody forgot he's greatness? He is stylebender for a reason. One Love Izzy.... visit Croatia

[@FitTrucker73]

To Sterling and Izzy do not let the UFC force you into 4-5 title matches in 16 to 18 months. Your bodies can’t take that number of weight cuts and camps in that short a time period. Do what other champs do. Fake an injury and let them have interim title bouts.

[@jmohan7530]

Shoutout to my dog 🐶 I mean the dog

[@SASBurner]

so original bro

[@mikehunt7906]

Get a job lil bro

[@billyrobitaille7839]

It's sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems , FYI Izzy lol😂

[@alexal7828]

He is better off staying quiet

[@kingmoreorless2810]

You Isreal haters will finally see how great he was because none of these middleweights will be able to hold on to the title. This will be just like the Lightheavyweight division when Jon left .

[@phillmcrack7876]

23:30

[@brennen258]

Thank you

[@BrandonBreathes]

where tf did this interview come from

[@MasterSpencer2483]

Israel: “I’m not hurting anyone! Unless you sign the contract.” “Keep my family out your mouth” Also Israel: “I waited a long time to get Pereira’s kid back!”

[@ninurabandara3180]

go watch the ufc embeded clips of their first fight. pereira was showing the how his son mocked izzy and was laughing about it.

[@joeyb8109]

Let izzy get back to painting his nails and watching his cartoons 💅💅 let the man rest hes retired

[@mikeyrandom13]

Nah Alex the 205 champ. Izzy sleeping him again 💪💪🥱

[@MatchPredictionSA]

Strickland Salsa'd you.

[@user-sh2th2yk3w]

Man i was kinda anti izzy during all the Sean Strickland. Watching this helps me remember how humble and shit Izzy can be. Hes done so much for the sport i still have to respect him

[@nodruj8681]

Literally anti white, and a man who diddles dogs, but go off i guess.

[@jamesf8507]

He told Sean not to make fun of him after he lost and claimed his dog (which he m0lested) was his "family" You know for a fact that if izzy won he would have done his best to humiliate him in the ring Just like with Costa and Whittaker Humble - bs. More like double speaking two face