Israel Adesanya on racism, bullying and UFC 236
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He's quickly established himself as a cross-cultural star of the UFC, but who is Israel Adesanya and what makes him tick? Full story: goo.gl/j64hVk
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The moment he speaks about Anderson Silva and he says "Stop doing that" is valuable insight to what Adesanya think of Silva as his hero and wanting the best version of the fight
Israel Adesanya I know say one day u go make us proud. U and Kamaru are making us proud already, best of luck brother.🇳🇬🇳🇬
Them be 3 now.... yusuf sadiq
Wishes you best of luck to become world champs MMA fighter to fight mC Gregor! From Ghana bro!
@@redpillafricaredpillafrica589 Them be four now, our Igbo brother Kennedy Nzechukwu is on d come up
Add Anthony Joshua, Giannis, etc
he is speaking against racism, not about making his race " brothers" proud. Lets be fair, inclusive, and non binary racist hahahaha.
Man I love this dude. I loved hearing his feelings towards fighting and how he used to be fearful when bullied and shake and how it's your adrenalin getting your body ready for war. So inspiring
Jonathan David bro his so related naruto said the same thing before fighting saddle that’s exactly why I started boxing tocompliment my grappling yesterday
9:00 they were booing because the screen in the arena showed Kelvin holding the fake belt. Not because of Adesanya's performance.
yeah im amazed that he still doesnt get that. embarassing kinda
@UncleBully @James Ervin Yeah they booed on two ocasions. First because he said Whitaker didnt show up, which he didnt react. We were talking about the other booing after that. The Kelvin one.
@unclebully i think it was both actually, the boos just got louder when kg was on screen, but they were already booing when israel started talking about robert
I was there at the fight and I tell you the crowd definitely weren't liking Adesanya the rest of our kiwi boys the crowd were cheering for but adesanya no not so much
@UncleBully are you and Jake the Muss having a rematch 😂😂😂
Let me drop off my perspective here as a Nigerian living in Nigeria. We have a myriad of social classes present - low, middle and high. Those with shallow minds will always find this hard to grasp. Stereotypes will always exist but better yet, the reality will always be what it is and the reality is that Nigeria, as with many other African countries, is blessed with hardworking and decent people of all walks of life so it's very common here to find people from different backgrounds. Congratulations Israel on making Nigeria a proud nation!
Most of your income comes from crime, especially scamming westerners via the phone.
Kedu.
@@TheHypernaught Thank you for your comment. You have easily proven to be among the bandwagon who think that an entire nation's wealth stems from cybercrime and social vices. Time for an education: Nigeria is an oil-rich nation among other vast natural resources it boasts of. If we didn't have leaders who are preoccupied with keeping wealth in their families someone as ignorant as you wouldn't have the audacity to showcase your shallow mindedness all over KZhead.
@@johnjohn1446 Adinma nwanne
@@chimeziedimkpa4589 , I live in Romania, in the capital of Bucharest and I work at a hotel for four years. Many people from Nigeria have visited us, including teachers, because both the Law School and the Med. School are really close to our hotel. Nigerians are among the most warm and wise people I've met in my life. I gladly remember the conversations I've had with a teacher that was 55 years old and he told me that he was born in Calabar. He offered me some great advices that I still follow to this day. Much love and I hope you have a wonderful day!
I love this guy, he’s progressively turning into one of my favorite athletes
Couldn’t agree more!
@@randysavage9698 hah, two years later. Multiple Saturdays taken off. Lots of great nights have taken place. I love this guy and he’s my fav athlete period.
As a Nigerian of the same ethnic background as Israel, I feel pretty proud of this dude. Literally speaking in the Yoruba language his surname Adesanya means the crown pays for suffering. You could read whatever meaning you like into this interpretation, but I can bet you he knows who he is and what his name means and will not stop until he wears the crown to compensate for suffering
FYI Israel Adesanya you were not getting booed in Melbourne bro. The crowd was actually booing Kevin Gastelum because the big screen showed him in the crowd during that part of your victory speech
I was there and it seemed like they booed him because he said that at least he showed up to work! Meaning Robbie didn't show up to work. The poor barstard nearly lost a section of his bowel!!
Aussies are poor sports
Purists wasn't impressed
I was also there and they definitely were booing adesanya during the fight when he was show boating and after when he spoke of whittaker
That big boo was when kelvin was on screen with the belt
Big fan from Ghana🇬🇭🇳🇬 respect bro🔝🔝🔝💯✔✔✔
This dude is so likable and marketable, wish him much success
love this dude man his story, his swagger, his style, his demenour.. a true inspiration.
Not really an inspiration. Just a cool guy.
@GashCam take him down and beat him because they aren't man enough to fight him toe to toe?
Him and Holloway get belts wrapped around their waist on April 13th 💪🏽✊🏽
808bboarder what island is it ?
I think the same, but gastlum will try to grapple adesanya at some point during the fight.
@@alcottdevalte7440 Issy's takedown defence is underrated af.
Robert Holding its gotten a lot better
the best is blessed baby
After watching this, I have a new respect for Adesanya. Good dude, great fighter. I am a huge Anderson fan....but he is the new Anderson. I look forward to his future.
We don't know that yet. He hasn't beaten any elite fighters yet
He's not the new Anderson. He's the first Adesanya.
Stop it. There will never be another Anderson Silva.
He's an inspiration for sure. Seems like a guy id love to have a beer with.
Yes! Him and Robert Whittaker! Even Romero!;
@Floyd Money Mayweather 50-0 GOAT oh then his parents are inspirational too. To come out of a poor country like Nigeria and make something of themselves. Theve clearly got tiger blood good for them. Wealth doesn't give you fighting ability.
@@Spright91 hes a troll..and a bitxh
You said the same thing about conor three years ago! ..
@Stolen From Africa Oh and btw, everyone faces bullying for their differences. He isn't special. And if you have an issue, stay in Africa. African countries don't tolerate whites behaving like yourself in their countries.
He is fierce, immensely skilled and humble. Three traits that a memorable champion usually has.
Sorry you had to go through all that uso! You got heaps of love here in South Auckland bro! Only way is up from here 🇳🇿
USO? Bro you from nz? Its kare or e hoa not uso
Tane Gurnick yea I am from here, and I say what I want to say.
Right, I'm so sorry you had to come to NZ from that shithole in Africa, m8! What a difficult life you've had
@@CaughtInp would you say amigo being a nzer? Nah so why uso. That's a samoan word ain't it? Bro this ain't samoa
@@tanegurnick5071 I have family in New Zealand. They say, uso. You don't have to live in Samoa to use the word. If your Samoan or speaking to a Samoan, using the word uso is appropriate anywhere in the world...unless they don't like you. :0
Great interview. Ask a question and let Israel speak.
Yea, that made the whole thing cool...
Really like this guy, he's intelligent + has a bit of substance about him........... he's not a bad fighter, either!!!!!
Got his head screwed on, like this guy.
Stolen From Africa Niggas like you the reason folks don’t like us 😂
White dudes still ko black fighters on like every card..
Izzy definitely didnt want to knock out his idol, whether he knew it or not. Other fighters better not think they'll get that Izzy lmao
Iso Joe that other guy will have no problem punching Anderson into orbit through. Silva better not drop his hands against that guy
Straight up aye must have been his heart not letting him murder silva
dc couldn't finish silva either even tho silva is old and not in his prime he still good.
@@lovebirdrica22 best point I've heard so far! Dc at heavy weight couldn't even knock him out and then Silva caught Dc with a body kick and winded him
@@bigcholoballs7148 get your facts right. DC's fight with Silva was at Lightheavyweight not Heavyweight.
Really sad to hear of racism coming from young people who have been taught such thinking by racist unthinking parents. Learn to think for yourself. Been watching Israel for a few years now and he is awesome.
Charles brown every culture is racist. If a white kid moved to Nigeria he woulda been even worse. People inherently don’t like different people. You have to be taught to accept people.
Tacotikki nonsense
@@bricefolly4524 A little research will tell you that in many cases it's true. You have heard of Rwanda right?
@Jay Dee As long as they live and let live.
@Charles brown They are not my people though. Nice attempt Charley but off the mark entirely.
Adesanya v Jon Bon Jones = Headlining in Lagos Nigeria. 🤞
inshallah ahki. Najia All Day.
Leslie Zani They will NEVER fight.
@Blue Thoughts Jones is the only slave here
You spelled USADA wrong my dude
Screw jones he should fight stipe, and stop looking for lighter weight guys
I know the adrenaline he's referring too when he was a child. Its the fight or flight response. And man let me tell you, it is emense power and speed within. Many bullies got delt with and I was surprised how well they treated me afterwards. Every Bully needs to be understood. There are underlying problems they are masking. If you're a bully don't look do trouble, trouble will find you.
We hear someone is from Africa and instantly we think this person had a poor life over there. We're so blinkered.
Nope, that's just you and a small percentage that makes the rest of us look bad.
@@lalonguecarabine4952 that's not a small percentage whatsoever.
Speaking as someone who has been on both continents, I just want to say, there are beautiful people everywhere... Africans welcome everybody from everywhere so well, and we want to clearify to the Africans who see the internet and feel bad about how they are portrayed, in real life americans treat you guys well, both continents have got both good and bad, so let's all see the good parts of both continents and we'll all be happy, notice that its the people who mix well with all races that seem the most, lovable and open minded? Its beautiful to roll with everyone... Love to the Great Africans from the Great Americans. About if we thought they're all poor... What? For a while now, The richest black person has been from Nigeria, Izzy's Country, so we know there's cash there too.
Vinicius Almeida nope you’re alone in thinking that way .. Africa doesn’t mean poor that’s definitely a stereotype.
I've been to Togo and Nigeria. Both chill countries. I'm planning on stockpiling that USD and taking it to Togo where I can purchase large land
Issy didn't want to lose the fight but didn't want to destroy Silva because he'd looked up to the guy for ages so maybe he did kind of hold back hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Jesus Christ, I can't imagine having bullies trying to dunk your head in a urinal. He's an inspiration.
Man I love the way he thinks. Very very smart. He's going to be very tough to beat I'm telling you this now. He's the future of that division..
You saw right man!
u were right man..is like u saw the future
I like gold it looks good on blackskin😄
Lmao " I just like gold because it looks good on Black skin"
Awesome and Good Luck moving forward, “Get the Strap” in April Brother, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
He’s so humble, absolutely an amazing fighter
He's amazing in the octagon! New respect for this man having heard his background and outlook
2:55
Thanks breh, that's the story I was lookin for.
Silva, McGregor and Adesanya the best fighters i've ever seen
this guy is awesoe, hes authentic and a great fighter. hes gonna be a huge star
He is a very bright and intelligent young man!!!! Keep up the great works young man!!!!!
I like the way you say it how it is a lot of people get offended by the truth about racism and keep it real I really enjoyed listen to this guy love the way he fights in the ring Nice video many thanks for he's time and interview thanks for KZhead peace
Silent 😶 speaks volume I believe that word. Talk less and Bring the action hype. Trust you brother anyone can say anything that you use drug or whatever it is don't give a shit. Keep fighting oluwa is involved
From Mozambique 🇲🇿 proud of an African representing the continent.
ADESANYA is a Great Guy. Hope you keep succeeding ... Hope you win gastelum... No hate to gastelum,
Was that a fight and a half or what? Crazyyyyy
Man I’m a BIG Izzy fan and I didn’t know he grew up rich. It’s weird watching all someone’s interviews and then finding out a new major side of their life
First Offical Fight was in P-TOWN PORIRUA!!!lol...stayed in porirua at the time,wish i was there!!!...keep up the good work israel!!
At the end of this year, the Continent of Africa will have 3 UFC Champs. Usman was the first, Adesanya WILL BE the 2nd and Ngannou will be the 3rd.........mark my words!!
2 down 1 to go!
@@lordpsmatrix Exactly bro!!
You called it bro!
plz anyone know the artist and song playing when errol gets on stage????????
omg i love him so genuine and real and great role model!! Go Izzy!!
I dont like when israel gets too in to himself, but i really do like him when hes actually humble. I gotta remind myself hes going through becoming a star and has amazing martial art talent and id probably get full of myself at times too and then have to reel it back in...
Tony Ferguson the type of guy to condition his head by running into the wall like a bull😂
I do understand because I've been through this sometimes I feel like I'm still going through this
Stylebennder is my New favorite fighter how can you not like this dude jon vs stylebennder super fight #letsgo
@Blue Thoughts if you stop him taking illegal drugs.
you can tell Israel do not want to fight his idol, it's tough situation for Isreal as he's coming for the belt and Silva is a roadblock. He does not want to knock out Silva. Not sure why UFC do him like that.
I found Israel Adesanya, to be honest with you the first video that I watched him fighting I couldn’t stop watching it I really enjoyed how he defend him self plus he how he whop there ass! Adesanya is the best at this generation!
He said and did almost the same things Conor did. He didn't mean to but it's crazy he just made up his mind and he knew he was already a UFC fighter before he even was. That's so awesome.
This guy going to be my new fav fighter, such a bad-ass.
parents do things (or should) to provide a better future for the next generations. thanks to them we have you to cheer for. did your parents give you a heads-up about being different in NZ and the probable/inevitable issues with being black? We love you and support you braddah Izzy!!!
he was so happy at 22:55 humble, he appreciate that law of attraction
Israels metal is strong, and shows why he’s had so much success this far, specially coming out of NZ, Auckland keep going Bruv👌🏼
Israel is such a down to earth, sweet soul and its about time he had the platform to speak some truth
Yea- that's true Issy, I used to be like that. When my siblings and I about to get into squabble, I feel the trembling shaking thing...yep. I did not know I know it was just me.
This kid is a star. I love him..
Anyone else here from the Tiktok?
Yeaa lmaoo
reason people don't talk about romero is because it's about mileage, not age. Anderson Silva is not the same as he was in his prime, Yoel Romero is a monster who keeps getting better with every fight, because he's relatively new to the fight game compared to Silva, who's been fighting since the dawn of MMA.
My black brother, peace king!
This guy speaks his truth. Cool dude. I’m a fan 👊🏽
No bullying now brother. All the way and beyond izzy.
Became a master in KZhead jujitsu he one of us regular guy that’s why he’s one of my favorites
Jon Jones learned how to fight watching clips at youtube. That's why Buffer introduces him as a "look-see-do" fighter
Awesome interview.
I surprised that he didn't mention Kickboxer with JCVD as a Muay Thai pioneer...
Kiwi interviewers are so good "if you got dropped by silva all this....shit..wouldve come out." He didn't try to be articulate to sound good, he just wanted the connection and he spoke genuinely. I rate that
Love this dude! Stylebender!
and I'm feeling mint..😎 don't stop believing bro take it as far as you can.best of luck bro...go the bluez
Seems humble and likable person, All the best.
I can relate to this story a lot
Israel Adesayna fan now! Can't wait to see that Costa fight!
Great interview
36 dislikes? How dope interview
"Momma said, knock you out"- LL Cool J
this interview and naruto made me box.. hes droppin line after line
Am Backing you Izzy, let the haters be your Rocket Fuel Bro.
Grew up with money was bullied and stayed humble he deserves to be champ good luck Izzy!
I like the way he said, maybe I'll move up to light heavy weight.
Can't wait for Jon Jones vs Isreal....Dream Fight
Rohit varma Bhupathiraju jones 1st round not even an interesting fight
Oh Chroniqz Ya ya right bla bla blah
Rohit varma Bhupathiraju I like both fighters I’m just not gonna kid myself and pretend Izzy could best Jones at Jones’s natural weight class 🤣
@@OhChroniqz i dont know why yall discount Israel so easily. He looks like he spars with big guys a lot. Put some 'spect on his name. I would like to see him against another big tall fighter before Jones. Suggestions ?
He is an inspirtythag if you put in the work you get the results
Sounds like a good guy; hope he goes far in MMA.
This ninja childhood in Nigeria was like he was the Prince of Zemunda!LOL
The most talented UFC fighter on the planet.
He sounds like a Kiwi like David Tua, Joseph Parker etc....He maybe of Nigerian descent like A Joshua but you can tell he is a Kiwi. I don't see him ever leaving NZ. He is too humble like the average New Zealander.
He isn't nothing like a new zealander. I love him and am proud of him, but he ain't humble, like the all blacks or such
Tane Gurnick dude dont need to be humble hes a beast
@@tanegurnick5071 lol he doenst want to be New Zealand you idiot ofc you’re white saying this, you say he’s humble but then he’s arrogant? He full Nigerian bruh
Dude i love you. I admire you . Now hearing u talking u are the man. Brilliant.
That’s my man, a real, a true African . 👍👍👍unstoppable, the king of the octagon
Ong bak is legit. Favorite movie
We gone win the strip man the last style bender era 🙌🏾
You, kamaru and Joshua should go promote dambe in Naija
They are not dambe fighters they are professional boxers and MMA fighters
I went to school and got bullied. I should have taken up Muay Thai. I did exactly the same thing at Intermediate age to someone who was bouncing a a ball repeatedly at my head. I'm 28 am I too old to start UFC?
Nigerian, articulate, humorous, and a special fighter; isreal hurry and become middle weight champion of the world
So a bunch of Samoans is the reason why adesanya wanted to fight. Lessgo
He watched Ong Bak! I thought that was cool! Has he seen The Raid 2: Berandal?
his first fight was in porirua damn
Best striker in mma right now
Keep it up bro 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬👍
I like the fact he is an Anime fan more than his fight IQ He had zero killer instinct vs Silva. But if Stylebender faces SOG, I see it ending badly. I see Whitaker a much easier fight for Izzy. And he lights up dime piece Costa. In a bad way.
Nigerian are talented.. any Anthony🤜🤛 Joshua👊fan in the house??
oluyemi oscar Anthony Joshua is British
@@OhChroniqz is that what you think? Do your home work son
This guy he such a good story teller, I can picture what his talking bout or is it just me