Israel Adesanya Talks UFC 281 Loss, Stoppage, Alex Pereira Rematch, and More – MMA Fighting
Israel Adesanya discusses how he’s dealing with his loss at UFC 281, his performance, his fight week, fight night, Brad Riddell’s decision to step away, his walkout song, the finish, sparring with Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, when he wants to return, why he wants Alex Pereira next, the reaction from fans, and more.
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Eu sou brasileiro e todo respeito pelo Nigeriano. Acredito que essa derrota fez dele maior do que as duas últimas duas vitórias. Mostrou que ele é um verdadeiro campeão das artes marciais. Ele poderia ter corrido na luta inteira. Mas ele lutou como um samurai.
@monos112 that’s what he said bro… He could’ve run but he chose to fight like a samurai. Smh
@monos112 well the original comment didn’t mention that he ran. And he didn’t run because Alex wouldn’t let him.
Esse cidadão é orgulhoso . Vamos ver se ele aprende e fica mais humilde de agora em diante. O que ele fez com o Paulo Costa simulando sexo foi ridículo. Ele disse que ia fazer o mesmo com o alex poatan mas dessa vez levou umas pancadas na cara perdeu porém ainda fica dando desculpas
Ele sempre toma a derrota como campeao.
@Black Lion low IQ
Such a powerful legend for still showing up after a loss. He went on Schulz’s podcast too. Absolute legend. Powerful Izzy.
@God Flowmay be the best middleweight ever if he can conquer and become two time
@Anderson I suggest you screenshot this thread and bring it to your therapist you looney unhinged bastard
@Rabby Second greatest middle weight of all time. If that’s not enough people like you click on his interviews and comment too. He’ll be alright in terms of relevant 😂
@Anderson Scared? He’s fought men that you probably wouldn’t even look at the wrong way.
Needs to stay relevant after the L.
Izzy walking to the center of the octagon to bow to his fans immediately after getting stopped again and beaten for the 3rd time by his rival gave me chills. Like your world’s crumbling around you but to still have the presence of mind to stop and tell your fans that it’s ok. So much respect for both men but Izzy is just different.
@Libs-r-tards what? Meths bad?
@Player Hater of The Year he did have chills they were right in his nut sack as soon as he saw Israel
Chills he says 🤣
@goodhumourwagon easily LOL
You see right after the fight when he lost he said I don’t have any excuses…
Then within minutes he started to talk about how the fight stoppage was too early…
Anybody with half a brain knows that that’s an excuse…
So when somebody says they don’t have an excuse and then immediately proceeds to give an excuse me usually means it’s a fake azz person….
And usually worshipers can’t see it they’re too busy worshiping
Pure class after a devastating defeat. How can anyone hate on him.
Love this sport, love Izzy’s humility in defeat, love the honesty, love Ariel’s camaraderie with fighter’s. Its like two great friends having a conversation, both legends ✌️
Izzy is full of it. He said it’s personal, gets knocked out, and says he’s ok mentally, LOL.
Yall all cap …izzy got a standing two, are we watching trash or what? He wasn’t done and certainly wasn’t leaking blood or in a choke hold like matches beforehand. Think it through!
Izzy admitted taking steroids when he said I’m strong my boy A.B got strong for this fight ……. A.B stands for Ana- bolic
@4pF Gaming exactly
I don’t see and hear any humility. All I hear is i and me.
Mad respect to Izzy for talking about the loss so soon after the fight. Though it clearly hurts him, he pressed through it. 👏👏
@Wizardds I mean it’s just a fight, he still is very success and accomplished more then many including you. Why be down on yourself
@Wizardds haters gonna hate
@Neil Martin facts led to him being a sore looser. i don’t let anything cloud my mind.
@Wizardds haters gonna hate
@Wizardds lets be honest who wouldnt be?
Lots of respect for a man who can face the music immediately after a tough loss. Kept his word to Ariel, probably didn’t expect to be coming in off a loss, and Ariel would have understood if he cancelled but he is a man of his word.
Amazing what good parents and dedication can get you. I cannot express how much i love this guy. A true representative of a good man. And a great new Zealander.
He had no other choice- he was brought back down to earth….he’s not some superhero as he would like to think he is he’s just a normal man as we all are. He needed to lose this fight for his overall growth- he’ll never be the champ again though that chapter is done.
@Ethan CerwinskiIrrelevant
@Forever Solo which final faceoff ?
He was on flagrant 2 pod immediately after as well
I’m amazed at the fortitude of his character. He’s still himself with or without a belt.
@ChrisMcloviificationI think Izzy needed this.. otherwise it would be Kumshot moving up to MW.. now that would make it really interesting 😂
@MindRealm Insights he was hungry before bro he wanted to avenge his defeat badly sometimes it just comes down to power
@ChrisMcloviification yeah who knows. I mainly think Izzy will beat him simply because he has sn incredible fight IQ and more experience. He realises he’s actually not bad with the grappling so I reckon he’ll utilise that more. And plus, now he has the hunger and nothing to lose. The belt is a heavy burden to carry and the MW division is absolutely stacked with killers
@MindRealm Insights im not saying you are bro im just saying i think alex has his number bro maybe im wrong anytning can happen in mma but i really believe izzy will only beat him on points i cant see him stopping him
When that leg kick was checked,and he rolled backwards, the guy was right there and landed a big shot.its a fight,anyone can win or lose.hes a classy champion.he definitely has humility.
@Riffer Madness he Said the truth. His legs were gone. Right leg checked, left leg gone. He gave alex props in many videos. He gave him props for damaging his leg.
@unknown unknown his left leg was bad also and right leg was checked. Both legs gone.
That leg ruined everything. I wish he didn’t try that kick.
@Riffer Madness Izzy said Alex compromised his leg with the 2nd leg kick in the 1st round.
What more credit do you want? You absolute weirdo
he just got ko’ed twice
How can you not love this guy, what an inspiration to people. Even when you get knocked down to hold your head up
@Marmitaa I think you should stick to playing video games and spend a little less time judging people.
@Marmitaa why don’t u like him ? Is clearly a good fighter.
These Adesanya fanboys aren’t that bright are they.
Nothing but utmost love and respect for Izzy and what he has achieved in the sport. A true Champion in every aspect 🙏