Israel Adesanya: Talks Joe Rogan & Prepares to Defend His Championship Belt vs Alex Pereira UFC 281

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    In anticipation of Israel's upcoming Middleweight Title fight in UFC 281's main event against Alex Pereira, Izzy is sitting down with Ryan, Fred and Channing a few days ahead of his biggest fight in one of the most candid and entertaining conversations. A global star and one of the top UFC fighters int he sport, Israel knows what's at stake and is embracing it, saying he is going to make this upcoming fight, "A Horror Movie".
    Ryan, who hosts his DC&RC UFC Podcast on ESPN, starts the conversation off talking through the past fights, biggest competitors, his training and what a win in this bout would mean.
    Fully understanding the energy around this fight knowing that he has lost to Pereira twice in kickboxing, Izzy isn't worried about what others think and knows who he is as the champion and isn't worried about outside pressures. Israel says, people think he is joking when he says, he is prepared to die and prepared to kill, but once he steps into the cage and it lock behind them, it's on. Using the Lion King reference, he explains that sometimes you have to remind yourself who you are like Mufasa did to Simba, and now he is reminding himself who he is, and he knows he's a mother f**cking savage.
    Getting into how some of his training has changed for this fight and how each of his past bouts have helped him grow and expanded his mind mentally and physically, Izzy shares what it's like preparing for battle and how his outside passions and interests shape his approach to battle, often watching cartoons and reading for motivation and inspiration. Izzy uses the analogy that pressure makes diamonds, and there are moments in a man’s life where he has to step up and this is one of those for me. The last three fights I showed up and made each camp better than the last one and this will be no different.
    Izzy opens up about how he never realized racism was so real until he moved to New Zealand and experienced it first hand. Being bullied as a child and often defending himself led him into the fight game from kickboxing to mixed martial arts now to UFC Champion. He shares experiences that have made him who he is and helped him develop the mentality he has as well as helped him create a persona that's larger than life.
    Channing asks him about some of the charismatic traits of his persona, wearing pearls, watching anime cartoons, theatrical fight entrances and why all of these unique aspects of him are important to who he is inside and outside the fight game. Freaky Fred puts some meaning behind his own nickname and asks Izzy about why he has an Only Fans account and what kind of material he puts out there to need one. The friendly banter continues as the guys talk about admiring greatness in other sports and athletes and how it takes a great one to admire a great one. Israel isn't just fighting for himself, he's fighting for his entire team and plans to give it all come Saturday night, even if that comes with physical sacrifice.
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  • @MrOlds8488
    @MrOlds8488 Před rokem +956

    Get Josh Gordon on here, literally never heard his side of anything.

  • @bslspeaks
    @bslspeaks Před rokem +127

    I love how Izzy is really getting himself out there making MMA even more on the map all over the place

    • @supersupera82
      @supersupera82 Před rokem +3

      he does so fuckin much for the ufc. best asset on the roster

  • @sarapatterson6531
    @sarapatterson6531 Před rokem +83

    This episode made me have a conversation with my kids. Who are mixed. They've had more f'd up experiences than I ever knew. This podcast is so on point because it has led to so many real convos with my teenage children. Y'all prob have no idea the impact you're having. Literally, changing lives. Do not ever stop. Please.

    • @deeznutz8320
      @deeznutz8320 Před rokem

      Seeing your a ww we can assume your a single mom?

    • @Thiaguitorojo
      @Thiaguitorojo Před rokem +4

      @@deeznutz8320 That ain't nothing of your business ''We can assume'' what u saying? 🤣

    • @davidbrazell5179
      @davidbrazell5179 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Preach mama

    • @chellanekrukar4869
      @chellanekrukar4869 Před 11 měsíci +2

      100% sister. My family is the same. Keep it real and keep ur kids in the performing and the martial arts. Always. They'll be just fine. Respect🤩😇

    • @marknesstorres276
      @marknesstorres276 Před 9 měsíci

      Nice. Agreed 👍

  • @captlucky2320
    @captlucky2320 Před rokem +92

    Pivot just don't disappoint

  • @jowallace23
    @jowallace23 Před rokem +159

    This is going to be a great episode. The pivot makes Tuesdays exciting as hell at work

  • @codew2467
    @codew2467 Před rokem +26

    Yayyyyy. I remember the Costa fight. My older son wasn't sure you would prevail. But you did. Emphatically. And we were running and screaming with joy all over the house.

  • @C-24-Brandan
    @C-24-Brandan Před rokem +214

    Izzy is an awesome person, athlete/fighter & is always entertaining! Love the podcast fellas keep Killin' It! This show, Pat McAfee & Bussin' with the boys are the best sports shows/channels out by a fuckin long shot!

  • @joshc.6706
    @joshc.6706 Před rokem +50

    Oh man seriously one of the best podcasts out there. It was damn near an hour and that just flew but because of the constant and intriguing conversation. Also cool Adesanya mentioned the book of 5 rings, absolute legendary work of art when dealing with martial arts

    • @bkd9511
      @bkd9511 Před rokem +1

      One Of My Favorite Books Of All Time. "If You Want To MASTER The Sword... Learn To Play The Guitar"

  • @ml2539
    @ml2539 Před rokem +18

    There is something about the ambiance that you guys create…you guys could be in a motel 6 or a mansion. These discussions are warm, curious, respectful. Insightful… love it.

  • @PolyPride29
    @PolyPride29 Před rokem +9

    Channing is like an uncle at the cookout that just lighten up the mood when the convo gets too crazy...yall are some awesome brothers.

  • @sandman62100
    @sandman62100 Před rokem +182

    Alex is going to learn that Izzy doesn't get mad, he gets even. Izzy is the greatest middleweight of all time and it's funny how quickly people forget this. He is the most feared alpha apex predator in this game. This is a man that had the greatest fight of all time against Gastelum. Knocked out and embarrassed Whittaker on his home soil. And straight up violated and humiliated Costa. Put some damn respect on his name. He is so great it almost makes me want to cry. I love him so much. Makes me so damn proud to be NAIJA 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬! We fight, we cry, we are hung, we love this is what it means to be NAIJA!!!

    • @zach5751
      @zach5751 Před rokem +40

      **Anderson Silva is the greatest middleweight. Izzy isn’t far off though.

    • @dru7585
      @dru7585 Před rokem +7

      youre like the only sane MMA fan

    • @zach5751
      @zach5751 Před rokem +16

      @@dru7585 I’m just saying bro Silva @ 10 title defenses to Adesanya @ 5 Title defenses. Which is still huge no doubt on Izzy behalf but people need to not get so caught up in the moment and recognize history and the sport as a whole.

    • @lucastfitness7299
      @lucastfitness7299 Před rokem +3

      Costa is overrated

    • @Sui_Generis0
      @Sui_Generis0 Před rokem +10

      Why add we are hung?

  • @diegotheyorkie1420
    @diegotheyorkie1420 Před rokem +23

    Channing asking the real questions we all wanna know! 😂 “Why yo ears ain’t f**led up like everybody else?” 😂😂😂

  • @InspectorButters4
    @InspectorButters4 Před rokem +73

    I just finished the episode and I legit could listen to it all over again and still enjoy it just as much!!! Man..... Stylebender and The Pivot crew......😁🥳🥳😁 it don't get much better!!!

  • @constancelawriw7055
    @constancelawriw7055 Před rokem +7

    Eazzy!!!!!! Area scatter, so proud of you. Family all day on your team, can never go wrong. We love you!

  • @kipwonder2233
    @kipwonder2233 Před rokem +4

    The Last Stylebender👏👏👏!!

  • @monabee5044
    @monabee5044 Před rokem +3

    I don’t watch the MMA fighters and never heard of Israel but I enjoyed the interview. He just exemplifies confidence and black excellence. He seems so in tune with who he is as an athlete but more importantly as a person. And he is right, anything looks good on black skin. Love it!

  • @MoneyClipsSports
    @MoneyClipsSports Před rokem +72

    Knew this was going to be a great episode much love to the Pivot 🔥 Bringing the Stylebender✊🏽

  • @emmanuela7528
    @emmanuela7528 Před rokem +6

    I and a friend are trying to build an MMA promotion out here in Nigeria and let me tell you, he’s right. The talent is there and the will is plentiful. If the coaching and the facilities catch up, we’re coming.
    There’s a gap in that most strikers can’t grapple, and most grapplers can’t really strike well, but that’s when the coaching comes in. Once we mix our traditional wrestling styles with the foreign ones like BJJ or Greco-Roman, and get proper Muay Thai coaches, these boys are coming.

  • @TH1NK_BLU3_495
    @TH1NK_BLU3_495 Před rokem +18

    Didn't like Izzy at first, but the more i watched his fights and saw how he is as a person my man won me over. He is a great fighter. Love watching his fights. Great interview fellas💯

  • @David.jaemin
    @David.jaemin Před rokem +6

    There's few guys that can vibe with any type of conversation no matter what

  • @pandachris8755
    @pandachris8755 Před rokem +8

    The way these guys "ask questions" is unmatched. When Fred says "talk about...", It's so much better than asking a very specific question. Very well done

  • @SaintLagniappe
    @SaintLagniappe Před rokem +6

    Love how y’all get these interviews before the big event.

  • @ScrapAndRollMMA
    @ScrapAndRollMMA Před rokem +12

    IZZY is such a cool as dude. Happy to see him shine and I love when the Pivot highlights MMA stars.

  • @bighova09
    @bighova09 Před rokem +10

    Aye man.... I'm callin Fred out. He 100% watch anime. First he was blastin Kamehamehas now he knowing EXACTLY how to say Naruto. He may just be my favorite personality. He had a dead straight face askin who was the best anime character

    • @Jaykurosakii
      @Jaykurosakii Před rokem +2

      Fred always been the most open minded. Remember the deestroying interview and also when he mentioned that he is a causal gamer Channing started hating

  • @josepht5331
    @josepht5331 Před rokem +16

    I’m kind of like Fred. I’m a novice in the fight world. I had no idea this was such a team sport. I thought the fighters really did majority of the planning and film watching to get ready but he’s showing that what his team does can really make a difference between winning and losing. Dope episode. An even doper guest… The pivot is always amazing! Love it!

  • @julioeolmosr4035
    @julioeolmosr4035 Před rokem +4

    At Madison Square Garden!!!
    Izzy & UFC 🥊 High Stepping Inside The Mecca of Basketball 👏

    • @julioeolmosr4035
      @julioeolmosr4035 Před rokem

      😭
      Me watching Izzy get TKO & loose to Pereira for the 3rd Time!, UFC 281 🥊

  • @Mzanzi4Life
    @Mzanzi4Life Před rokem +13

    I absolutely LOVE this interview! Yall did your thing with this one! Izzy is so calm. Its the calm ones bro... The calm ones be the most dangerous. Thanks guys! Great job!

  • @opmjr2427
    @opmjr2427 Před rokem +15

    Yessir tapping into the UFC world, great show great guests. Keep it rolling 💪🏽

  • @paulgreen4292
    @paulgreen4292 Před rokem +8

    I am so impressed with the pivot, y'all have celebs from all sports, non sport celebs and do a magnificent job. Kudos to the pivot.

  • @silvinoestrada9171
    @silvinoestrada9171 Před rokem +32

    Awesomeness, humility, and personality on display! Great interview guys! Its going to be a great fight! Good luck Izzy!

  • @treduece
    @treduece Před rokem +3

    Y’all are BIG TIME. Love 💯

  • @andrewadewole213
    @andrewadewole213 Před rokem +4

    Great interview. Really fun to watch. Yeah and like Izzy said, the interview looked really comfortable

  • @tylerarlington1998
    @tylerarlington1998 Před rokem +5

    Fantastic episode. Was just watching ufc Countdown and seen my guys had Izzy of here. The way you guys make everyone comfortable and open is brilliant. Izzy got this in the bag. Another stellar episode. Well done fellas ✊🏽🔥

  • @NikhilKumar-fo5on
    @NikhilKumar-fo5on Před rokem +3

    I WISH THESE PIVOT PODCASTS WERE *LONGER!!!*
    they're great! but always want more

  • @Afightersstory
    @Afightersstory Před rokem +13

    this episode is gonna be amazing! legend

  • @palepa15
    @palepa15 Před rokem +25

    What! You have Israel on this…awesome!! You guys were already my favourite podcast. Man I would never have thought that someone like Izzy would be on this and yet you got him on. More respect to FF, RC, Chan and everyone else behind the scenes

  • @MegaBeastin19
    @MegaBeastin19 Před rokem +4

    RC, Chan, and Freddy. Y'all killin it!!!!

  • @ebso_7831
    @ebso_7831 Před rokem +3

    This was definitely needed 🔥🔥

  • @terrancerussell6385
    @terrancerussell6385 Před rokem +3

    Looking forward to this conversation

  • @cartelbeaux7040
    @cartelbeaux7040 Před rokem +3

    Ayeeee!!!!! 🤣 😂 Channing “Yeaa I’m Rich 🤑 “ Crowder BIG 💪🏾

  • @Tythetruth183
    @Tythetruth183 Před rokem

    I’m glad the overall volume is up with this and future episodes are up. Now I don’t have to have the car volume up and still can hear the episode

  • @mayaedwards31
    @mayaedwards31 Před rokem +4

    Im so happy y'all got him

  • @davidabbot1990
    @davidabbot1990 Před rokem +7

    Favourite episode by far. Keep it up lads 🙏🏽

  • @cpeezy02
    @cpeezy02 Před rokem +8

    Dope ass mind set. He has unlocked self love and self understanding.

  • @ronfelder4176
    @ronfelder4176 Před rokem +2

    So dope. Da Pivot. Great questions. Great guest. Awesome to get to know these Winners. Facts

  • @freddieorange42
    @freddieorange42 Před rokem +4

    This the interview here!

  • @Jay-gd5fi
    @Jay-gd5fi Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed every minute of this interview. AND STILL!!

  • @christopherfontes496
    @christopherfontes496 Před rokem +5

    Beautiful sport.
    Mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually

  • @ant_boy_spice4400
    @ant_boy_spice4400 Před rokem +2

    The guest chair is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @iamthejpshow
    @iamthejpshow Před rokem +25

    You can tell this was like a dream come true for Ryan. Great interview fellas. Let's Go Izzy!!

  • @JasenMinus
    @JasenMinus Před rokem +4

    Sports and anime. My 2 loves.

  • @pankajmakwana3199
    @pankajmakwana3199 Před rokem

    It's beautiful and inspiring to listen to Israel adesanya 💥🔥🔥

  • @chellanekrukar4869
    @chellanekrukar4869 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Once again, ya'll never disappoint. Kisses hugs and love from South Texas🥰😇

  • @Emj_22
    @Emj_22 Před rokem +5

    Finally got my dude on the show!!!!!!

  • @247Tongan
    @247Tongan Před rokem +2

    I'm from New Zealand and seeing Isreal Adesanya is epic. Ofa atu toko!

  • @petersmith5832
    @petersmith5832 Před rokem +2

    Legend!! Classic gentleman, U2 Fred!

  • @matthewbezerra7012
    @matthewbezerra7012 Před rokem +8

    Pivot by far the best podcast out there!

  • @Bkfolson
    @Bkfolson Před rokem +5

    Like to see how humble and down to earth he is. Intelligence is key.

  • @Weeeeeeeeeeeezy
    @Weeeeeeeeeeeezy Před rokem +7

    I love Izzy bruh. Real fucking G!!!

  • @mylesshepard9966
    @mylesshepard9966 Před rokem +1

    Mannnn y’all been goin crazy wit these celeb choices🤧💯 definitely the best podcast on CZcams 🙌🏾

  • @devoriansmith3647
    @devoriansmith3647 Před rokem +1

    Best anime, The Boondocks.
    Favorite character, Huey Freeman!

  • @demariusdurham3853
    @demariusdurham3853 Před rokem +1

    Great show Gang 🙏🏾

  • @Klfrierson
    @Klfrierson Před rokem +3

    Being prepared to die and prepared to kill is the most amazing way to illustrate I’m leaving it all out there and really meaning it!!! WHAT?!? Incredible. Channing is hilarious with the “non-offensive” comments.

  • @mirkoszitovszky7007
    @mirkoszitovszky7007 Před rokem +1

    Wow. I am watching this. My mind can not process this guy. Well spoken, smart, nice guy... wow!!!!

  • @NewMojo71
    @NewMojo71 Před rokem +5

    When worlds collide!!! This is dope!!!

  • @MC-sj2ji
    @MC-sj2ji Před rokem +2

    Excellent conversion. Love how he spoke about the Joe Rogan situation.

  • @Mr_kdavid
    @Mr_kdavid Před rokem +5

    Favorite fighter in the UFC hands down 🔥🔥🔥

  • @dahypeizreal9350
    @dahypeizreal9350 Před rokem +4

    great interview…keep living your truth, Izzy!

  • @GondarSedek
    @GondarSedek Před rokem +10

    This is a fantastic episode!! Kudos to the pivot guys! That chair Izzy and Chan are in, dope!

    • @TheBahamian1
      @TheBahamian1 Před rokem

      I thought I was the only one admiring that chair. That is some exceptional quality!
      I am wondering what is the cost of such an art piece?

  • @quiquevergara1
    @quiquevergara1 Před rokem +1

    Adesaya ,stop listening to others, listen to yourself, leave arrogance at home and take your pride to the octagon, you are the real nigerian black panther don't forget it...a friend

  • @justsayretro
    @justsayretro Před rokem +4

    This is 🔥 these guys just don’t miss

  • @ericcissoko1280
    @ericcissoko1280 Před rokem +1

    Another amazing episode!!

  • @heartbreakkid2
    @heartbreakkid2 Před rokem +3

    Double salute to the pivot

  • @ckaiborbor
    @ckaiborbor Před rokem +6

    Another one for the record books fellas. Love Izzy 💯

  • @REVBomB1
    @REVBomB1 Před rokem +3

    Gonna be a great fight!!! Can’t wait!

  • @kynix3532
    @kynix3532 Před rokem +7

    Watching this episode with Issy, which was absolutely great but this clearly defines Confidence vs Cocky and he is 100% Confident. Salute on another great episode!

  • @caseyvaught6920
    @caseyvaught6920 Před rokem

    Good timing!!

  • @leprincefordham6873
    @leprincefordham6873 Před rokem

    The to the Pivot! This was a good 1!

  • @LetsGetIT20243
    @LetsGetIT20243 Před rokem +2

    Great interview...
    I'm a Commanders fan... wondering if you all are going to have anyone from the Washington Commanders on your show.

  • @kenetipese8445
    @kenetipese8445 Před rokem +5

    What an interview. Great insight from the panel from a Great Champion. Izzy ALL DAY.

  • @Shemzinho
    @Shemzinho Před rokem +7

    Channing and Izzy should be a great dynamic
    EDIT: 41:57 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @whatsgreat4926
    @whatsgreat4926 Před rokem +1

    man channing is getting really good salute my boy

  • @seanagostino
    @seanagostino Před rokem +1

    Great interview

  • @dotsongray
    @dotsongray Před rokem +16

    Shoutout The Pivot guys man!! I been wanting them to sit down with Izzy for so long. I had a feeling it would happen before this massive fight at MSG
    Can’t wait to hollering AND STILL🔥🔥

  • @YakThaWiseman72
    @YakThaWiseman72 Před rokem

    Awesome interview my favorite UFC fighter right now

  • @hull9181
    @hull9181 Před rokem +3

    I like him , he understands it .. life lessons, and boxing…. Sometimes u gon lose but that’s every blue moon and it doesn’t identify u

  • @danieljoyce4015
    @danieljoyce4015 Před rokem +1

    Pivot is the best podcast. So interesting and best questions

  • @jaker.3527
    @jaker.3527 Před rokem +3

    Another great episode. Squad don't miss.

  • @zerofox3075
    @zerofox3075 Před rokem +1

    The fact he did the shadow clone signs … love it!

  • @latoyachatman3857
    @latoyachatman3857 Před rokem +6

    Channing is crazy. 🤣🤣 but he asks all the questions we want to ask. "Why your ears ain't fd up?"

  • @tonysmith-tcpg9
    @tonysmith-tcpg9 Před rokem +1

    Man I love this show!!!

  • @kylebyrne8076
    @kylebyrne8076 Před rokem

    I know he's not actually from Nz but the way he represents the country is awesome. Love this dude. Kia kaha brother

  • @viiplayer1
    @viiplayer1 Před rokem +3

    I love when izzy says wallahi😂

  • @Kingston777
    @Kingston777 Před 11 měsíci

    i love this!!!
    Love from Nigeria!!
    💚💚💚

  • @andymckeefry
    @andymckeefry Před rokem

    Dooooope episode! Thank you

  • @salakielu6295
    @salakielu6295 Před rokem

    Awesome pod lads! Lessssshgooo izzy!

  • @turnb2jesus434
    @turnb2jesus434 Před rokem +2

    Yesssssir, this is what I’m talking about Pivot!

  • @youcefmoussa
    @youcefmoussa Před rokem

    You do a very nice work best pod cast

  • @jermaine9411
    @jermaine9411 Před rokem +1

    THIS THE ONE 🔥🔥🔥

  • @XanderHage
    @XanderHage Před rokem +3

    Dope shirt Ryan.