Israel Adesanya Reviews & Reacts to His Performance at UFC 281 

Goddard’s stoppage was on point. That has helped Izzy avoid unnecessary brain damage, and thus has allowed for this rematch so soon!

Adesanya: I'm still fine His Brother and the entire world: You got Rocked 😵‍💫

You were on your way to the victory until the very end. I think it was a good stoppage. Whenever you’re rocked you don’t realize how much danger you’re in. Ref prevented unnecessary damage.

Was a striker’s masterclass between you two. Absolute joy to watch thoughout. Good luck to you both. Good luck Izzy.

Regardless of the outcome of this. I will always appreciate what Izzy brings to MMA. His intro & run to the belt was so entertaining. He should utilize THAT fluid movement he had. Instead of this stiff sideways shuffle that lost all his fluid footwork. His best way to beat Alex is BEING MOBILE. Diverseness. Shiftiness. Lastly, in worst case scenario moment's Izzy has got to take away from the last fight that he's got to find new ways to get himself out of dangerous moments, how to be defensive and try your best to not let Alex get a easy finish just because defenses and mobility went out the window... Regardless win or lose I will tune into every Izzy fight because I really appreciate all the unique things he's brought to the UFC.

I liiiike this guy's confidence and attitude. Great video. Like a director's cut. Cheers! Now, I got to root for Adesanya more on this next one. All the best!

Izzy has been so real throughout this, only thing he’s not recognizing is that stoppage was merciful and in his best interest

2:15 you were trying to move your head, but you weren't really intelligently defending yourself (hands are down while hes throwing bombs) I honestly think it was a good stoppage

It's funny how because israel is an anime fan, he always tries to portray himself as the protagonist and hero of this story in his youtube and Instagram posts and make out as if Alex is the villain.. The thing is, Israel Adesanya and his fans need to realise that... Alex pereira isn't the villain between the 2... He's the protagonist and Israel is the antagonist. Israel is the cocky one, showboating and bragging every chance he gets, he's the one shit talking and disrespecting everyone whereas Pereira is the silent and humble one who literally grew up with nothing, (whereas Israel's family was upper class who literally had servants to help him bathe) and Alex worked his way up from the bottom living in poverty in the favelas, battled alcohol addiction since his early teen years and worked his way up to the top, beating the villain (cocky shit talking adesanya) 3x and every time, no matter how hopeless it seems for Alex, almost losing the fights he always finds a way to win in the end.. which is what a protagonist does. Not only that, he stays humble. Alex isn't the villain, Israel is. Alex is the protagonist to this story.

Pereira about to react to the reaction.

Not way too soon. Perfect stoppage. It wasn't a stumble, you got knocked down. You did great but you lost that fight fairly.

It takes a big man to do this Izzy. I wish you all the success next weekend.

Let's go Izzy!!

Props to you for sharing this, the chance to see an elite Athlete sharing his performance review is a unique opportunity to learn and a brave thing to do. Gracias

Been following both of you since kick boxing days im just so proud of y’all how far y’all journey has been good luck bro ✌🏽🔥

Your Aura before the match spoke volumes, for tho spiritually minded they understand this. I wish you the best friend

Still at it with that nerve excuse hahaha

You're a legend in the game Uce! Appreciate you sacrificing for our entertainment... Much respect! 🤙🏽

Look at Izzy’s face when he says he was fine he knows damn well he wasn’t 2:03💯.

Honestly love how lightly you take this

“If you can make him bleed, you can kill him” was a super cold line 👏👏

I don’t care if stylebender has to fight him a million times. Get that W bro. LET HIM *KNOW* he’s human too and _can_ get got. You got this bro!

This is just one of the reasons I like Izzy so much. Not many (if any) fighters post themselves watching their losses. Plus the dude's the most ride or die fighter out there for his friends and teammates.

You're such a legend, man 💪 such an exciting rivalry, love to watch it. Regardless of who wins you always deserve all the respect for never refusing a fight, you're truly inspiring no matter what.

This guy is delusional. If he can't be honest with himself he will get destroyed in their 4th fight.

Im literally just posting on your videos saying God bless 😂. You inspire me. So thanks. Respect the comeback. God bless

"I was still fine" dude was trying to hug his dad.

It feels like he’s watching this fight a thousand times

I can imagine Perreira reacting to this whole video with his 🗿 look.

Love you bro I don’t know if you will get the W but I hope you do man. I was fan before most people knew about you. Before it was cool lol. About 3 years before your ufc debut watching your fights on RU-vid. This is the fight you have to win. You learned from the last 3. It’s your time to conquer this guy. I’m rooting and praying you get it done. Best wishes and hopefully a trilogy comes. Amazing fight. Amazing story.

You got this Izzy!! 🇳🇬

SO fckn Poetic the way Izzy talks about the fight & rematch. I CANT FCKN WAIT!! ninetails time

Im Poatan fan, but hands down, one of the best rivalries in sports combat history, its like from a movie... respect

“I was still fine”.. Bro, think you need to have more clarity and less delusion about what happened, going into the next fight.

"I know what to do next time" - he really did 👌🏿🙌🏿

Izzy still in denial 🤣

Gotta respect izzy. has heart and never quits

Izzy is by far my favorite fighter.. just the way he carries himself at all times is great. Which is why im glad the stoppage happened. Id rather see him go out standing then out cold like Usman. Alex is wayyy too big for this weight class but yea Izzy by 3rd round TKO this weekend

"I was still fine." As dude is literally staring at the floor clinching with no grip and on skates.

Idk how y’all can still be riding Izzy so hard in the comments and call him humble when he says “I was fine” in that finishing sequence💀

This the THIRD time he beat you, THIRD time!

wild at 1:06 he said he knows what to do next time and he did it😮‍💨

How can you not appreciate this guy - his spirit, his mental strength, he is a champion, belt or not. All the best, Izzy.

So sick! I love these reviews/critiques of your own fights.

Izzy is a good dude, but all of his excuse-making after this fight has been so cringe.

Imagine if Alex submits Izzy

D E L U S I O N A L

"I will kill you". "I am prepared to die". These guys were accessing some ancient level warrior modes. Few of us will ever go there.

We’ll need to see the Unbroken Native for this one. In an Izzy’s possible storyline, that defeat is the one that forces him to go back to his roots, like his rival, and there regain the hidden powers necessary to get him to another level of mastery. Now, unbroken, reconnected with his ancestors, he faces himself, he transforms himself, and defeats his most powerful adversary, in a battle to the death!

you seriously expect me to believe that was the first time you've watched this fight? lol

You fought a great fight Izzy, cant wait to see you back out there. Go get that belt

Love these!!

Izzy is ready for the rematch and #NEW 2time champ let’s get this Izzy

Without Izzy no Pereira, with Conor no KHABIB , without Jones no DC , without cobly no kamaru , without Max no Volk , without Conor no Dustin porier, without Lioness no pena .... without......No...... Complete

Georges St. Pierre was "impressed with your performance", so it's fine.

Dont blame the stoppage lol. Do better in the rematch.

I've watched that fight many times over & the one thing Izzy didnt do enough of is bob & weave his head and only started to move his head towards the end of the fight when it was too late. Izzy was using his head to set traps for the counter which is too dangerous against a power puncher that has range. Izzy must jab more and remember it's his skills that will win the fight, by contoling the tempo of each round, combinations of punches & kicks, distance contol & head movement is vital. Izzy must fight his fight & not the fight Pereira & his team have set out.

2:04 really ?😂

When u talk chill, you sound a whole lot like Hopsin. Never thought of it that way wtf🤣. Crazily accurate

Izzy about to sleep and saying he was fine lol

Stay off the cage and the title comes back home Izzy. You’re the better striker on the front foot and in the center of the octagon.

2:05 BROOOO STOP THE CAP!!! Lmao

I really appreciate Izzy's belief in himself while also acknowledging the skill from his opponent that led to the compromised leg movement, really next level maturity.

You can’t convince me that Izzy just watched this fight for the first time.

Alex by Knockout. “AND STILL!!!”

Salute to you champ, very few fighters will review their lost fight. I love how you just laugh as you watch the fight. You have character and class my guy, you have my respect. You could have easily finished him at any point in the fight and I believe will find the finish this time. Good luck to you bro!!!

The stopage was good ,it' prevents fighter from unnecesary damaged but I watched it live and over again I still consider it early .

Izzy has some “nerve”

That stoppage was good. The ref HAS TO stop it when it gets there, it is his job to make sure they don't get seriously hurt. Besides the fact that Alex had just thrown like 14 or 15 unanswered punches, Israel was bent over, has his head down, hands out, no defense. You know what was coming next - the knees. Alex likely would have shattered his face with a knee, broken nose, shattered orbital socket, etc. than instead of being good to fight in 6 months it would take 16 to 18+ before Israel could even spar in camp. No, that was not early stoppage.

you did a great job izzy, had pereira on skates in the 1st round😂 may the best man win in the rematch

It it's is what it is izzy lost and he is embracing it not being a bitch about it. Cause like life itself we all fall but we either stay down FOREVER OR GET BACK UP. And continue to live your life.

1:06 you know what to do? 🤣 bro he whooped you three times already lmao

"I will Kill you" is surface level, "I'm prepared to die" already involves "I will kill you", but adds the death touch which is completely spiritual. That's the size of fight in the dog. You can be ready to kill yet not be ready to die.

I actually respect Israel Adesanya for doing this. Says a lot about his character.

I'm rooting for you Blood... Been doing that for years now, even my mother has 3yrs of been a fan of yours because of me... I'm blessed to have known your existence in my life bro.... You're the world's stylebender... Believe in you 💯 no matter any outcome... Been with you in defeats, your GLORY reign and every other thing that came after... You legendary to me.... Omo naija ni wa

You got this Izzy. This is the dragon that will make you defy your own limits. I pray that you slay it.

With or without a belt, you are a champion!!!

watching izzys play by play just makes me realize issy in delusional.. he hasnt had a good fight for years. dude just plays range and runs hahahaha

You’ve got this champ love you all the way from Lagos ❤❤❤❤❤

To be able to watch and share shows why this guys is at the top of the tree. Not many would. Fewer could. Hats off!

To me, Izzy’s one of the GOATS. I’m not just talking about what he’s done in the UFC, I’m talking about his entire combat sports career. His kickboxing fights were absolute 🔥🔥🔥 Knock this dude out Izzy 💪🏾 🇳🇬🇬🇧

Put your fucking all into this one man, I’m tryna see you win

That fight was the peak of kickboxing. One of the best fights ever. I still remember the emotional rollercoaster I went through whilst watcing the display of technique. Can't wait for UFC 287. #andnew

Pereira is not ready😂, can't wait for the African giant to put him in his place...let's go Adesanya 💪🏿

More excuses I’m guessing? The perennial nerve damage that lasted the whole fight some how?

come on adesanya, you were rolling the punches looking at the floor. you were out

Best fight of my life. It was amazing

you were winning the entire time but i feel like you just let him get too close. dude has CRAZY power but if you use your range and accuracy, you'll pick him apart & frustrate him just like you did the first 3 of 4 rounds in this one. i think you're going to win this weekend, just need to play it smart!!! you got this Champ

Seriously all the best man in the fight, I hope you enter pure flow state when your in there. Keen to know your opinion though, do you think there's anything to the notion of you needing to be perfect for 25 minutes to win? Because of Alex's competency and experience striking, even if you hurt him (assuming theres time to finish), do you think it's more feasible to continue striking where he could defend/recover or to take him down while he's hurt where he's much more likely to make mistakes? Do you feel you need to shoot/feint a takedown early regardless of whether you get it or not just to let him know and potentially stifle an over aggressiveness in his offence? I think you've proven in your last two fights with him that you have the skills to beat him standing which would also (probably) be a lot more satisfying as opposed to a submission, how difficult is it, if at all, to fight the ego? Write your story my man, win, lose or draw this chapter ends here, what a thrilling feeling it must be to be in the driver's seat. From the movie Never Back Down - "It's all me, right?" "Always has been." Give him hell 👊

bro said his leg gave out right after the massive left hook🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣nah bro ya brain gave out

Damn,he felt an electric shock from a leg kick. Brutal sport

He checked every kick you thru baby. He turned your kick attacks into nothingness. Talk about that!

I was rooting for Pereira the first time and I will be rooting for him a second time. But I do think the stoppage was still early. I also think Izzy wins the 4th bout because of how he caught Pereira in the first round, and he seems to know how to make it happen again. It made Pereira look easily beatable when they were both fresh. Hopefully Alex is doing the same thing and rewatching the tapes, along with this video.

Whether you think he’s boring or not, he brought something to mma that we’ve never seen before. We appreciate you my dude

Boy watching himself get his ass beat before the fight? I don’t think Izzy’s gonna do to good this time

"Alex is going to be in some Favela watching me on tv" - Adesanya before ufc 281

I'm rooting for you man. I was happy for him too for his story and that he has Glover Teixeira (whom I respect a lot) on his side but there can only be one winner. I hope that'll be you next weekend. Goodluck.

Good luck Mr Stylebender hope you can get the job done. Big ups brother.

2:04 A forced laugh is not gonna neglect what happened... still delusional af.

I didnt get why people hating the tennis ball training. Prime Anderson was also doing the tennis ball back in the days. It helps with the reaction. This will be a fight of the year for me. Two of the great strikers in UFC. I just wish we can also get Cedric Doumbe in UFC.