Crowning Moment: Israel Adesanya Knocks Out Robert Whittaker to Start Middleweight Reign 👑
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2022
- The new guard arrived at UFC 243 as Israel Adesanya dethroned middleweight champion Robert Whittaker with a
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No one talks about how clean his celebration was
Too clean, i rewatched it 8 times in a row lmao
@mh abd fax, that one was even better
where is that move from does anyone know? also his latest is the one now
@@clkgtr12 Zombie walk from train to busan
it was the cringiest shit i've seen
Man that punch was so fast, until i watched the slowmo i had no idea how whittaker got knocked out, same with the costa ko
Fr dude 💯
and pretty sure Whittaker didnt see it coming too, that sneaky Left hook right after the counter.
This is why Slo Mos were invented 😆.
I can't wait for the 2nd encounter
I still don’t see it, cause I don’t wanna slow it down 🤣
The two right hooks to drop Whitaker at the end of the round were insane. The speed and power he generated off his back foot are unreal.
That finishing counter combo was just ridiculous like a video game
Yeah so crisp
I think Adesanya finishes him again I just can't see how Whittaker beats Adesanya unless somehow catches the champ!
@@alexmulugeta9582 Yeah Izzy's a bad stylistic match-up for Bobby
@@vn5774 I believe that too!
@@alexmulugeta9582 if whittaker is more patient, smarter with his defense not rushing in and wrestles in the later rounds, i think he can beat Izzy by decision, similar to how Jan beat him
How this dude keeps avoiding big punches and kicks, while hardly ever keeping his guard up, yet still runs through the competition is crazy!
Definitely his defense suck but no one can capitalize on it
@@wsostunna8495 does it suck if he doesnt get hit?
@@wsostunna8495 protecting his body with his hands and using his head movement and height to dodge strikes
@@wsostunna8495 so basically you are trying to say that all his opponents are dumb.. All I can say is that he frustrates his opponents with his head movement, and that's another level of defense.
He always has a reach advantage
Can we appreciate how Whittaker took 3 fights and didn't even ask for a title shot
This reamatch should be in auckland with dana doing a haka cageside.
its in houston
I did and im angry
A haka would be really cool to see at a ufc event.
The fuck they wouldnt hold an event this big right now lol
i think houston will fire the show
Man knelt down and bowed when his dad came into the ring to congratulate him. U won’t understand unless u are a true native like Izzy. Respect.
Omolúàbí lorí yen!
😎
u bow down when u see your dad?
@@sevendoubleodex you wouldn’t understand because “yOurE nOt A tRuE NaTiVe”😂😂😂
@@sevendoubleodex yup! That's the Yoruba culture (in Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬) for you.
In reverence we prostrate to our elders while the females kneel.
Its no big deal brah!
😎
Salute to true Yoruba boy’s
He is always one step ahead. The IQ, agility, and precision is what makes him a champion.
would lose to khamzat easily
He wasn’t one step ahead, he got a lucky shot on the chin lol he was getting rocked just as much as he was rocking
@@claytonjohnson4629 thats not a lucky shot. The guy was fighting smart. Rewatch the match and be the Judge.
Khamzat beats him i fear
@@claytonjohnson4629 izzy is going to sleep Robert in 1r .Izzy is goat status. Robby should stick to playing Skyrim and reading bed time stories to the local orphans in his town.
i feel like izzy will be appreciated more after his career. His title run is insane he only been in the ufc for 3 years.
@PS1 RON WEASLEY who he disrespect? You I guess?
@PS1 RON WEASLEY towards who? Whittaker ? 🤣🤣🤣
@PS1 RON WEASLEY You have no idea how costa was acting before that fight.
Get all the facts, (or at least try to) before making judgment.
Costa was posting pictures of Izzy being beheaded, he made a really disrespectful skit...
Costa had it coming. 🤷♂️
@PS1 RON WEASLEY Combat sports just ain't your cup of tea 😂😂. Watch golf there's no trashtalk there 😂😂😂
@PS1 RON WEASLEY Nope, I am around your age 😂😂. You take all things too seriously like WTF. 🤣
Izzy got so much flow so much great setups and different attacks he’s a dangerous beast
bro read your own sentence slowly
@@huntexlee he's obviously not 100% with his English but if you can understand him yaaaaa slow
As much as I agree with you, he's got no business at 205.
The word beast is not appropriate, better suits Pereira. Izzy's an artist!🎨
He’s definitely hands-down my favorite UFC fighter of all time.
Same, unreal how much hate he gets lmao. He's literally a legend in the making and just keeps winning
@@loganh3499 He talks too much as if he’s going to bring the fight and but a beating on his opponent when he just sticks to counter striker and throwing leg kicks, circling around. He’s a great fighter but he’s not a fan favorite for some people for a good reason
@@user-zo4iz2nv5u people act like he doesn't have multiple knock outs against elite opponents in the ufc. He completely ran through the middle weight division
@@loganh3499 He has 4 TKOs and 2 of them came from his opponents being absolutely reckless (Rob & Brunson)
@@user-zo4iz2nv5u so? Why do you expect him to knock everybody out cold every single fight? Why are you holding him to such a unrealistic standard lmao. There's a reason he's top 3 p4p and widely considered one of the best middle weights ever
1:54 the techique of izzy is freaking incredible
Had to rewind that a few times, that was lightning quick!
You don't think his massive reach advantage is a factor?
@@NickL0224 same here
Love that kick sound beat
@@MoneyIsSilver yes, but knowing how to use it is a skill. It’s not as if the longest fighter in each division is the champ. Kevin is even longer but his distance management skills are booboo
Same 2 piece combo that destroyed Poatan as well ~ 🐐
Izzy got the best Post Fight Celebrations in the UFC💯🔥
Love how he shows respect to his dad 🇳🇬
Why wouldn't he
Yeah, loved that.
@@leedscity6881 I said how, not that.
@@MagicSkeleton that’s his culture, they prostrate to greet an elderly person not just the father.
“Its got to be very careful” is the moment..
What a strike!!!!!
Can watch all day.
All footages in one video.
Waited long time for this and need the official match highlight!
What moment
The bow to father at the end gets me every time. Good man.
African culture. That's how a true son greets his father.
have to respek them my friend
What Gets You Everytime?? Goosebumps?
@@woleisrael113614 - ?? Which "culture"? Africa is made up of dozens of different countries therefore 100s if not 1000s of cultures...
This was a bow to thank his father for helping him get to his target.. I've seen a few Izzy/family videos and he doesn't usually bow to his father as a greeting
I'd be inclined to think this bow is for very special occasions 🤔 not as a general greeting..
It was still very nice of him to show such respect in the moment of course
@@woleisrael113614 🤡
What a talented fighter, avoids almost every punch. Love watching this guy
The way Izzy set the trap at 2:20 is amazing
It's honestly hard for me to see Izzy losing here, he has gotten so much better since this fight. In my opinion, the Adesanya that fought Rob the first time, gets his ass kicked to the current iteration to Izzy. I also find it difficult to find any paths to victory for Rob, Izzy clearly out strikes him and the only person who was ever able to successfully win by taking him down was 25-30 pounds heavier than him.
You're discrediting this Adesanya "in seconds" why couldn't it be a decision where he gets dominated by newer Adesanya
No they don’t. I don’t want to call u a casual .. but…
@@pedestrian_0 truth
Not at all. Whittaker is better than both Bettori and Costa.
Bruh what
" I'm the new dog in the yard .and I just pissed all over this cage " my favourite Izzy quote
I don't throw and hope.
I aim and fire 🔥
Yea...
Marking his territory!!!
He said it in his first fight and people just called him a joke...
Other fighters including Rob called him a joke until he beats all of them and has held the belt now for 3 years...
Not just holding the belt and claiming injury but actively fighting!!! He has not docked any fighter, neither has he given any excuse or injury to dock a fight!!!
Just announce the next person and Izzy is ready to fight!!!
That guy is a warrior!!!
This rematch is going to be a banger.
Whitaker just got back from a long break injury on that fight..but no excuse rematch would be good 👍
Whitaker will get curb stomped. Again.
@@e2dwf976 You just gave an excuse sir
@@e2dwf976 Rob getting dropped again, keep coping with those excuses lol
@@johnholmes2745 why so toxic?
Used to hate him in the beginning, but when that cockiness is backed up, you can’t help but sit back and be grateful you live in the same era as this man 👏🏼
Your a hater
Same with connor, we do it with everyone , once they go through a war like when he fought mendes than starched aldo we were like "oh okay" wit Izzy it was his Kelvin war that sold me.
@@WTN416 You clearly didn’t understand my comment… this guy is a HoF legend already, don’t get it twisted.
@@WTN416 did u read the whole sentence
@@holeindanssock156 The media surrounding McGregor was always positive in the beginning, so it was easy to get sucked into that McUniverse lol. He’s a bit washed up now if we’re being honest, in every division there’s a better fighter now so I can’t see him making the comeback everyone’s hoping for unfortunately man.
This was like Rank A vs Rank S -- different levels but both super skilled
No it isnt. Robert is more of a complete mixed martial artist than izzy is. Izzy just happens to be one of the best kickboxers alive.
@@CriticalSurvival0 And that's why Bobby got knocked out and outclassed?
@@Adam-de8yi yeah he got outstruck since he’s a striking specialist still think izzy wins the rematch ofc
@@JustSomeGuyWithAMustache886 exactly. Nobody beats Izzy at 185lbs, he’s too skilled now
I loooove that I understand what you mean perfectly!
Izzy’s striking is just so beautiful to watch. Rob is a great fighter too and this should be a good fight.
I still feel like Robert has a better style and fight IQ, but lacks the physical gifts Izzy has (long reach and more power). A 7" reach advantage is huge at this level.
@@MoneyIsSilver Adesanya has way too much fighting experience to say that his physical attributes are what make him better. He's had about 100 kickboxing fights in his career, that's why it's hard to say there's anyone better than him at striking. He's one of the top strikers in the UFC right now.
Yeah like a boxer
Rewatching this makes me realize, Whitaker did a lot better than I’d remembered 👌🏽
Not really.
Don't be fooled by the activity. He landed less strikes than Izzy in 1st and got dropped bcs he was mostly rushing in to headed hunt and missing while Izzy made reads and started setting traps for him.
Round 2 speaks for itself.
This was an overall awful performance.
You remembered he did worse than getting controlled and knocked out twice in about 6 minutes?? What horrors did you think happened? 🤣
Better than you remembered ?! Did you remember Izzy pulling out a knife and stabbing him or something 🤣
@@LakeShow2408 Those were knock downs, not knock outs. But yeah...
He did good for being wreckless against a high level striker
Izzy is already a legend
That feint, then head slip (although he got tapped) into the right left 🤯
How is it mind blowing when he still gets hit with it? Is it mind blowing because his mind blew from the hit?
I’d love to see Jiri Prochazka win the light heavyweight strap and then have Izzy move back to light heavyweight to challenge him. THAT would be a BANGER of a fight in my opinion.
Facts. The STYLEBENDER vs The Samurai
for sure...
@@Dapson12352 Jiris too big imo
I'd like Izzy to fight and beat some Light-Heavyweight contenders first before that happens. After a failed title shot in a division above, he should not jump the queue again. The rematch with Jan Blachowicz is always there anyway.
@@madgavin7568 he'll have to gain weight this time before he goes up
I am rooting for Robert Whittaker, I love the guy.
Ha gaaaaaaaay 😂😂
Don't let your love for him blind you from seeing the FACTS and accepting the opposite, Izzy is more than good at the moment but sure, i don't underestimate the Reaper having seen his winning streak after his loss to the last S B.
I forgot how mad that finishing sequence was by Izzy
That was clean as fuck, directly on the chin.
That oblique Kick counter was a thing of beauty by Israel at 1:56
i likw how rob countered it tho
or blocked it i mean
@@saulruiz2439 no it slap him
@@saulruiz2439 you’ve never sparred before even though you block shots you still feel them especially using 4oz gloves to block kicks from an elite kickboxer
I know robs studied this to death, which is why the rematch is very interesting BC I know if Rob feints the oblique and launches an overhand, that catches Izzy in this moment.
There's tonnes of little moments like this where Izzy seems to be just one move ahead like a chess player, but that's all it is, one move. Rob is more than capable of catching him if he doesn't bring top game.
4:49
Look at that blood splatter.
It looked cinematic.
The power Izzy generates whilst leaning back is nasty, I practice that technique on my heavybag and my punches are way heavier... it's great for learning that counter punching.
You wouldn't last a minute in the octagon
@@dakotajourdan2526almost all people wouldn’t
@@dakotajourdan2526 When did @Bean Head say they would? You have some self esteem issues 😂
Has nothing to do with his power, Rob has a glass chin after his wars with Romero. If you wanna see power check out the left hook Pereira landed on adesanya
@@dakotajourdan2526 you definitely got your ass beat at a gym r sum 💀
Those kicks are the killer
The torque to the last shot was a thing of beauty.
I'm watching this again and can't help appreciate what a striking masterclass it was by both guys.
Same 🙌
1:56 was beautiful !
I used to dislike him, but he’s by far my favorite middleweight. There is no one like him in the ufc
Completamente de acuerdo, no hay nadie como él. A mi siempre me agradó su estilo y hoy en día es mi favorito!
May I politely ask you what he did or about him you didn't like.
@@GateKeeper36 they don’t like him because he's "cringe" that's mma fans for ya lmao
True. No one else has gyno
Became a fan ever since he did that "summoning jutsu"
Izzy desperate for new fights.. hope he can get up for this rematch and continue to lap the division. I want to see him go up to LHW again when he feels he's ready.
The problem is the middleweight contendors have trouble getting past whittaker and Brunson, so it makes it hard for new faces to get title shots
LHW class is to much izzy dude,that class is full of monster like jan,jiri,glover,rakic,ankalaev,ion etc
@@jehezkielkennethbarantian5386 ion? That’s easy work for Izzy
HES A BEAST AND GOING TO BE A LEGEND HIS HANDS ARE LETHAL💪💪💪
Izzy’s got the best celebration after a win in the entire UFC.
Bruh the way Izzy counters matrix style sheeesh 🔥 what a beast
One of the most unique knockouts of all time
Would like to see Izzy a little more regularly this year, he still has some way to go if he wants to take Anderson Silva's crown as the middleweight GOAT
The only reason he didn't fight more is UFC was holding out for the New Zealand card because it's the biggest fight Izzy could do in New Zealand. But he hasn't got a long way to go at all to being considered greater than Anderson. And don't give me the crap about how only title defenses matter because they don't or mighty mouse would be the GOAT of MMA. People need to stop changing there standards.
This fight was suposed to be the last year but the covid problems
@@lukemurray4950 they do matter and if you defend more titles your the greatest champion in the division and if you lose your no longer the greatest the person who won is
Son he clean The Whole division out tf what you want him to fight the air 😂😂😂😂
@@lukemurray4950 By your knowledge stipe isn’t the heavyweight goat. Think with your head instead of your heart the next time you type something like this bro. You need Jesus
I know nothing about fighting but these guys are so amazing. Their exchange really show that this fight is definitely high level. Amazing fight!
He a beast. No need to go on about how good he is. We all see it. Best word to describe him is A BEAST🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
3:39 adesanya is just crazy
I’ve been waiting for this. He definitely earned it.
that celebration is legendary
That knockout has the best celebration move ever!!! 💯💯💯
Izzy really finished him leaning back throwing hooks like a Worldstar fight. Not bad.
The striking 🐐
Still Anderson Silva for me, but Izzy is well on his path to surpassing The Spider
@@galty1987 izzy is better than Anderson , he is a legend in the fighting game , Anderson just an mma legend izzy has over 100+ fights Anderson is not on his level you can now argue with your phone freaking casual .
@@theoneusa128 but you're also arguing with him on your phone bruh
@@theoneusa128 couldn't agree more and Silva was on the juice too.
@@kaisac. nah I dropped the real fact any other thing is just hate .. a juiced up silva lol 😆 freaking casuals smh
This game was the battle of minds. Both were countering their techniques with new movements. Fascinating
That's one thing I do love about Whittaker is he always comes forward and makes it a fun fight
The greatest ufc middleweight ever and the best ufc striker ever
Very good match, a pleasure to watch. No matter on the outcome, both of them are incredible fighters.
On god
Two skilled competitors. Lots of exchanges. Fast and precise. 👏
Always loved his victory celebration
Adesanya como siempre una maquina 🔥🔥
Izzy has only gotten better and more dominant since this fight... I can't imagine that Whittaker beats him, and I'd wager the fight won't be going to the judges.
When you respect your father like that, you are a winner all the time.
Whittaker is fast af and an awesome fighter
Lutou como um campeão! Parabéns!
Adesanya é bom mas os adversários sabem que ele é bom de trocaçao entram no jogo dele .. os adversários deveriam levar ele pro chão pra testa o jiu-jitsu dele .. essas lutas de ufc hoje em dia parecem mas lutas casadas .. bom era no pride
Robert Whittaker literally thought he could out-kickbox the kickboxer LOL he begged to be knocked out 💥
We should've seen it coming. Rob was convinced he was a better striker and that Izzy was "not as good as he thinks he is"
Ppl just pretend it never happened.
@@T33K4Y96 exactly. Rob felt if Gastelum could hurt Izzy on the feet, then he could too. Rob felt he was quicker than Gastelum and hits harder than him as well and didn't stay in that mid range to be hit.
I feel Rob used Gastelum's gameplan and failed miserably. I feel he's now trying to use Blachowicz gameplan to mix up the striking and wrestling like Jan did
That was so quick
4:07 Batista entrance :) how nostalgic
Apparently it is nearly impossible to remain standing when someone just about dislocates your jawbone.
0:15 imagine security would have been too close to adesanya and getting that headbutt..
when dropped Whittaker at the end of first round, momentum shifted mentally to izzy! that dude is master class to watch
Robs naturally cool asf I love him
This is when I became a fan, actually it was when he fought through hell with Kelvin....
Kelvin is the one guy I want to see go for a rematch against Izzy. Kelvin was almost the answer to Izzy's style
@@bigMboi25 i see a wise mma fan here, Kelvins the only dude to wobble him in the UFC, and he actually walks around smaller than izzy.
@@holeindanssock156 Yea man, Kelvin had the iron chin, crazy willpower and some slick boxing. He was popping Izzy good quite a few times. I don't think anyone in the UFC has gotten Izzy to the edge like Kelvin did. And no.... We're not gonna count the Fight between Jan and Izzy lol
Look how they massacred my boy
at least there's a son that has respect and love for his father
Omo naija has done it again 👏
Best wishes from Ghana 🇬🇭
Izzy is on another level
I like the lil dance he hit at the end🤣
Hey be careful before the Americans call you cringe 😬
Cringe
True beast in the octagon... Congrats your the 🐐
Adesanya is an intelligent fighter, he quickly absorbs new knowledge in various martial arts 👌
And still... 🔥🔥🔥
When Izzy got his 3rd tomoe.
When did he obtain mangekyou?
@@DrBallTickler after costa
Bro pulled out one of the most raw emotes most say cringe I like the fact that he’s just him💯🔥
As ufc fan Izzy ability to entertain and fight is something sport have never seen before. Just amazing all around.
Agree 100%. I’ve rewatched a lot of Jon Jones fights. A true monster. Lots of hype for the LW’s Conor, Dustin, Khabib. Nah. I don’t rewatch their old fights. I’ve rewatched as many of Izzy’s fights as Jones. Truly a star.
Who came to this video after the Alex Pereira win
4:29 The best middle weight on planet Earth 🥇
It only took 50 years for these fighters to comprehend the true brilliance of Bruce Lee and implemented fighting style 🙏🐲
Izzy thanks for reping the culture.
We prostrate to greet our fathers.
GOD bless you man
I remember watching this fight live, i had to wait for the replay to see the finishing sequence properly, insane !!!
I honestly believe he should try at a super fight again for the light heavyweight title
you are absolutely awesome Izzy. Keep it goin bro
He can throw fast hooks while keeping his head back, that is how he is constantly knocking these guys out. To fight against him they need to be in an out they cannot commit in a back-and-forth dog fight because of his range he can just slug and keep his head back
King❤️
Excited to see how their second fight goes
Those counters was a thing of beauty.
2:26 you can tell at this point Whittaker knew it was wraps, dudes face says it all; he was not expecting to get hit like that lmao
the way whiitaker checked that leg kick at 3:52 is gold
When you're drunk and get pulled over by the cops and have to do the walking part of the sobriety test: See Robert Whittaker's reaction to getting rocked by Israel Adesanya 😂😂😂
My guy!!! Mad respect
Robert is a top dawg in the sport. See how he has demolished other fighters. The fact that he was knocked out this way was a huge statement from Stylebender.
Fenomenal ataques de ambos 🙏🏼🙏🏼