UFC Year of the Fighter: Israel Adesanya | UFC FIGHT PASS Original Series Preview
Get a preview of the brand new UFC FIGHT PASS original series 'UFC Year of the Fighter.' UFC Middleweight Champion, Israel Adesanya looks back on the year he went from virtual unknown to controversial superstar, by fighting his idol, Anderson Silva and winning one of the most epic championship battles in UFC history.
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we need an embedded on dana white trying to book fight island
Facts.
Why?
"Lookin for an Island"
Everybody: Fighter of the Year UFC: Year of the Fighter
Check my Channel bro
First I read 'Fighter of the Year' when it popped in my recommendations. Then I your comment and went to read the Title, 'Year of the Fighter'. That was funny as heck
That's because it's not calling him fighter of the year, it's talking about one of his years as a fighter.
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That's because it's "Year of the Fighter : Israel Adesanya"
8:12 "waved goodbye to his friends" Laughed so hard 😂😂😂😂
I didn’t notice that 😂😂
😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 Israel Adesanya is just too good Vainglory is dead sadly
@@ksenyaehorova1504 hopefully not quite yet if they sell it to the right publisher
@Hai Voai wtf?
Myfriends Wifisgood
seems like a good dude, appears to be humble and commands respect, he said "you dont have to like me but you will respect what I've done" he is absolutely right
I'd say he's humble deep down but for some reason tries to portray a cocky side, but that's probably to sell the fights making everyone involved more money.
@jakiiboi8 trash talking is what I'm calling cocky, and as i said the reason he no doubt does it to get people watching. Its very similar to my favourite fighter Michael Bisping, he is usually a nice and respectful guy when hes not selling a fight but when it comes to fighting he ramped it up to sell tickets and ppvs so he can make more money.
@jakiiboi8 yeah Bisping even said he'd quite happily go out for a beer with Rockhold and has no hatred towards him. As for Conor McGregor... i can't stand him personally. I hate his attitude and behaviour but enjoy watching him compete, what he did to the bus injuring Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg was unacceptable in my mind.
Israel Adesanya is one of the most talented fighters in UFC,he's the complete package 😎👌🎉
Thats a weird statement, comming from a huge adesanya fan
Anas Shahid 224 Nigga STFU ADESANYA IS A BIATCH
He ran from Romero like a lil pussy AUAHHAHAH
I wouldnt say complete package he proved he cant fight going forwards in the yoel fight
nonya Xdova use your head man, how can someone who’s been a high level professional kick-boxer not know how to fight forward. His countering style in recent fights is the result of the stylistic matchups not the inability to fight forward, go watch his kickboxing fights and other earlier mma fights
The Vettori fight was a master class of evading and striking. Distance management and counters
underrated fight of izzy's in his ufc career so far, not many talk about it, the technicalities of that fight
@@timkruse9912 the only person who talks about it is Vettori who cries that he got robbed
@IVEY 96 let's be honest, if I would take the current ufc middleweight champion to a split decision, even I would be a bitch that Vettori is
His opponent definitely belong in the top 5 looking at his performance
@@akshayg3363 It was a 3 rounds fight.
Like him or not, how can you not respect him. Kickboxing to mma is one of the hardest transitions specially to reach absolute pinnacle. Said he would become the champion since day 1. Debut in Feb 2018, interim champ in April 2019, undisputed champ in October 2019 and first title defense in March 2020. Imagine being this active and going on a 8 fight win streak(3 title fights) in your first 2 years at this level. 6 post fight bonuses(4 Peroformance of the night, 2 FOTN). Bunch of knockouts. Having some of the most clinical performances(Tavares, Brunson, Whittaker) n one of the best title fights (Gastelum) in ufc history. All at the highest level in just 2 years. 19-0 🏆 #ANDSTILL
Kal pretty sure conor did better , not really impressed for a kickboxer, but I get it UFC needs a hypertrain to build interest
Chris Artiga u sad ain't chu😂🤣😂 cmon my guy, its Izzy lmao he doesn't care if u don't like him😂🤣
That really is incredible
People Are hating on izzy because their favourites fighters couldn't. Won a belt in less than 2 years
Lol
*"I DONT THROW AND HOPE, I AIM AND FIRE DOWN THE BARRELS"* boom!! 💥💣
I took a break from UFC for a little over a year. I’d watch fights here and there, but mostly just guys I liked. So when Anderson Silva fought Israel Adesanya it was the first time I saw him. I immediately liked him and saw the fight as the passing of a torch in some ways. Since then I’ve watched every fight of his, kickboxing included, that you can find video for on the Internet. I’m a big fan of Izzy and enjoy his personality and fighting skill. Hope he continues his title reign for a long time.
Bro same story for me, that passing of the torch fight got me into MMA and I’m training now.
I enjoy watching him fight too, but i wanna see him and Darren Till fight ASAP! Both are very measured mentally when they fight and both have high level kickboxing ability. That fight would be insane.
@@KingDomsKingdom85 lol, this dude's a Brit. Don't worry tills chance will come, ya don't have to shine him at Izzy's level, he got KOed by bred...
@@frankfreddayyy5118 he outpointed Wonderboy and then also controlled Gastelum whilst taking no damage in the process. Adesanya vs Till is a very intriguing match up based on both martial artists styles, you're crazy if you think otherwise.
@@spensermitchell4106 gl i started too but broke my hand haha ! will get back into it in may !!
*You're too skinny boyyy* will never get old 😂
"you're too skinny bro" and "i see you soon boi" will never get old
I just love this guy
"I don't shoot and hope, *I* *aim* *and* *FIRE*...! The living legend!
Izzy vs Costa will surely be a sick fight! And for now, I'm excited for Tony vs Gaethje.
Year of the Fighter of the Fighter of the Year
@NotOften Told Romero wasn't good enough to even try and fight and then cried Israel didn't want to in the last round lol easiest win of his career not everyone can be fireworks.
@NotOften Told What does that have to do with 2018 and 2019.. And also beating Romero(doesnt matter it wasnt entertaining to u) and coming out unscathed is impressive
hes not the fighter of the year
kzhead.info/sun/i5RyhJSsa3mDaWg/bejne.html - Vid on Adesanya, Usman, Yusuff and more
@@dubiumdubi278 He was 2019 fighter of the year. And this video is year of the fighter u idiot. read atleast
2 mins silence for those who read that fighter of the year😂
He's a great champion because he's all Talent and intelligence the fight IQ through the roof O'Doyle rules
I wouldn’t say it’s amazing the kelvin fight showed that
@@dantdt4693 sure buddy one fight.
Dantdt33-0- you say that like kelvin isn’t one of the best middle weights in the world
@@dantdt4693 so gsp wasn't a high IQ fighter because Serra knocked him out? Stfu
@@dantdt4693 Lol he made adjustment mid rounds to understand Kelvin's hop step strategy. Imagine using that phenomenal performance against him rather than giving Kelvin slightest of credit.
Izzy grew up having to fight polys that’s why the boy is tough lol
Lol really? Did he say that?
@@ouziou1 kzhead.info/sun/i5RyhJSsa3mDaWg/bejne.html --> yup skip to 2:29
Excuse my UK ignorance - what's a poly?
@Tha Deakon ah! Thank you.
@always ontime yeah probably not
To say Adesany was "virtual unknown" before the UFC is an heavy understatement...
Kickboxing and Muay Thai it’s a future of the UFC. I think we will see more champions after couple years. Just imagine if Buakawa Por Pramuk would fight in the UFC
Sumo Deadlift Is Cheating can you say that Izzy it’s a very good grappler? Probably no. No one can make takedown to him. It is always depend on you, how you keep the distance and so on. I can give a lot examples.
Buakaw would ko khabib McGregor and Ferguson in the first
Luca Antonelli I mean he wouldn’t. Khabib would maul him
7:43 "a legend in LIFE" I love that! Ali wasn't just the greatest fighter, he was the greatest human💯R.I.P Muhammad Ali🙏🏽
Fabo Andolini Dope profile pic. My second favorite album from OutKast.
@@vibe9155 word fam....yeah Aquemini is my favorite but Atliens is right there and the album cover was the best. Outkast is the best and im from Atl so it's only right 💯
Fabo Andolini Facts💯 Aquemini my fav too
That Danger Swig after the Tavares fight 👀 I see you Izzy
I like how he gives every opponent their respect. Love this dude.
Because of the last fight the haters finally have something to hate on and are gonna hold on to that because they have nothing else to discredit him which is sad.
I don't think many people hate him at all (aside from Jon Jones that is lol), i think some people just think his demeanor is corny but there's no denying at how talented Adesanya is in the cage. He's an incredible fighter.
0:44 Kevin Lee being a fan girl
Hahaha didn't see that. Had to go back to watch it
There are people in life and then their are legend's. Israel Adesanya is one of those legends. He put in so much work before coming into the UFC. I respect the shit out of this dude.
Would be really cool to see Izzy in a Marvel movie
Yes he's good at acting lol
This is the epitome of Izzy fans right here lmfao
@@rollo8459 I don't really like him to be honest. He talks Abit too much and tries too hard at moments, his skills are amazing tho
Deadpool
BestGlaive in the world That’s ok. He doesn’t know you exist.
UPCOMING "G.O.A.T" WE ARE PROUD OF YOU..
You're too skinny bro. But knocking them boys out 😂
he was referring to body mass
You must be skinny yourself
@@theneophytejournal really? I would have never guessed that 😒
@@BjjBrownBelt use to be. I am not now. Why does it matter ?
@@scottwolf175 good boy u finally ate a meal
Indomitable spirit over this champion lol!!
"I'm a skinny boy and what?” I fucking love this guy
So Adesanya decided to kick Vettoris ass cuz he never said hi back??😂😂😂
precisely 😂😂
Bernard Ade 😂😂😂😂😂 Woow . Okay....
Disrespectful 👍🏾
The Jordan Doc of MMA
My man Izzy💪🔥🔥
how some mf dislike without even watching the full video
bro come on
Sad haters
Shut the fuck up bitch.
What happens when you run all fight from Romero, it’s called losing fans
Wellplayed Oh no, what’s he going to do without you? Fuck off, lady.
Isreal 'The Naruto Runner' Adesanya
James Steve nice original comment bro (y)
Love Izzy anyone whose hating just is scared of greatness and has insecurities of their own. He’s talented inside and outside the octagon. He’s marketable. He’s bringing new fans to the sport. He’s flashy and has a high fight IQ. What more do you want? Also he’s game to fight anyone. Those fighters are rare even in the UFC.
I've been following him since the Tavares fight and happy for him.. I think he's gonna be huge in 2 years from now.
RESPECT Izzy really putting in work with style too not just running at the mouth day dreamin
Couldn't win "Fighter of the Year, so he settled for "Year of the Fighter"
@jakiiboi8 Jorge masvidal had a good last fight
@Joel T a good last fight
@Joel T masvidal was the fighter of the year man
@jakiiboi8 some mma outlets wrote adesanya won, some wrote masvidal won. But on Ariel helwani's mma awards he said masvidal won it so....
brunson calling him too skinny like theyre not in the same weight class....
Never underestimate the power of skinny people lol
He’s buff so idk why people think he’s skinny
Dr Ritzy Lol just look at him
10 years of adesanya is scary bro.
I like Izzy a lot but I don’t feel good about the costa matchup one bit. Hope he can get through it and stay grounded for an outstanding career.
Yeah I'm a bit nervous for him on that one due to how Costa constantly walks forward, all it takes is for Adesanya to get cut off from circling outwards *just once* and it could be lights out for him... and 25 minutes is a long time to evade someone who doesn't stop coming at you.
It’s a perfect match up for izzy though. Costa is an attacker, Izzy is a counter fighter. It’s pretty much going to be a glorified kick boxing match and Izzy is the superior kickboxer/striker with way more kickboxing experience. Costa is too stupid to realize he’s playing right into Izzy’s hands.
LegendInThaMakin is he though? We saw what happened against kelvin and I would say costa is superior to him. Gastelum had him rocked bad twice, and costa has even more reach and power. It’s going to be a great fight though either way.
Adesanya ♥️✌🏻
I hope to see Israel vs Alex Pereira in the near future. Think it will be the biggest fight in middleweight history.
Keep hoping, he's been wrestle fcuked out of MMA 😂
Pretty badass
Damn ufc dropping bangers
This dude is an absolute legend already. Soon to be #ANDNEW light heavyweight champion of the world.
RUNNER of the Fighter
I have always kept up with style bender and new he was going to be great
I don't throw and hope, I aim and fire 🔥
Toni Ferguson Is the type of guy that would take a shortcut going through the Wall
The best figther in the UFC pound for pound that I have ever seen
More Like Runner of the year
the most value fighter in the history of middleweight in ufc
Izzy gives me the fucking chills. Hes fought 4 killers in the most scary division in a year
waiting for EZ vs JBJ it's going to be a fun fight
they should have cody garbrandt next guy went from unranked to ranked to champion in 1 year.
Good man 👊
mood: Israel
"I don't throw and hope. I aim and fire."
Right down the barrel
when does this release
Full episode is available now on Fight Pass
Israel last fight got me so so disappointed...
Lol why? He won?
Congratulations to Adesanya for winning Year of the Fighter
Not nearly as many people doubt Israel's ability as much as he thinks they do. Like he said though, he's got loggs on his shoulders. I think the "doubt" and the idea of haters motivates him. When Conor was coming up, it was nearly a 50/50 split of fans who loved or hated him. Israel is not as polarizing as he believes, but whatever helps the dance.
The RUNNING MAN
that was dope!
Runner this year
Legend
MOOOOREE
I want more
Izzy #Opor Keep making us proud🔥🔥🔥🔥 🇳🇬 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Even in interviews he brings up Jon
Israel is the reason I know I'm going to be the champ in the future.
Jonas I Hope you do. DONT GIVE UP💯🏆
@@drippydrip8177 Thanks, I'm going after that Bantamweight strap like Thanos going after the infinity stones.
8:25 J Rogan's analysising skill👌 Saw it coming.......
Still lots more to come from Israel. Lots of fun fights to be made.
Izzy is yet to prove to me that he’s championship material
then you are still sleeping, after beating Gaslem, ROBERT, BRUNSON, ETC
Sensetainment Tv I’m not saying he shouldn’t be in the ufc I think he’s an amazing kick-boxer but he hasn’t proved to me that he should be champion
Sensetainment Tv he’s definitely a top 10 fighter no doubt but champ I’m not sure the only real competition he faced was gastelum Whittaker Brunson and Romero, Brunson completely underestimated Izzys striking game and thought he could just take him down and wouldn’t have to worry, in the fight with Rob you could clearly see that Rob was more nervous than he had ever been with the mark on his chest and so didn’t really show up, Adesanya never really engaged with Romero so made a shit fight and the only opponent who respected his striking and was top level was gastelum who was a hair away from finishing him had he not gone for a takedown
jordan o connor Lol stop it Rob said it was the best he had ever felt in the press conference he just got outclassed by the better fighter, Journeyman Romero stood there and threw like three punches the whole fight, Gastelum almost got finished by Izzy fight could’ve been stopped in the 5th, And Bumsons a gatekeeper lmfao who hasn’t beaten him? Cmon now quit hating 19-0 and got the Middleweight championship in under 2 years and he hasn’t proven he’s champ? Fuck outta here he’s literally the MW champ how has he not proven he should be champ When he’s Literally the champ lol fucking dumbass.
Black African Nigga how am I hating? I still think he’s an amazing fighter just hasn’t proved to me he should be champ, and I think every fighter said after each camp that it’s the best they’ve ever felt that really means nothing, he never engaged with Romero so that as a fight overall really doesn’t prove anything, gastelum was the only fight where an opponent genuinely present a challenge and as soon as that happened Izzy was so close to being finished twice
I just want to clarify that "Year of the Fighter" is not a typo error. It's referring to the fighter who went from 0 to Champion with 365 days
السلام عليكم اي يوم تبدأ المواجهة بين حبيب وتوني
the fighter didnt choose the year , the year chose the year.
Best of wold broo( glory) and (ufc)
“Year of the fighter” refers to the events that transpired in the fighter’s year. Not a typo.
Next big fight MVP vs Isreal Adesanya🤯
UFC, please give us a free Robert Whittaker fight to watch, so we can prepare for him vs. Darren Till!
Why do people always have to pick sides when it comes to fighters? Only casuals do that Shiii. Anyone that competes in combat sports deserve respect
"Yes, I'm a skinny guy (boy). And what?" - Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya, 2020.
you couldnt just write ( Fighter of the year?) damn...
This isn't a show about the fighter of the year, it's about the most important year of a fighter's career. Hence, Year of the Fighter.
Clearly you don't even understand the title
Baddest Young Goat in the game
GOAT? He isnt skilled enough or has the braveness of one. Completely one dimensional and is scared of guys in his division
Totally stupid comment. Who is he scared of in his division then? Any man with 75 wins in kickboxing and 19 wins in UFC you think he is unskilled and scared. Bro you would piss your pants in a kickboxing fight and die in a MMA fight.
Bro his like 31.
The content you guys are dropping is crazy at the moment big respect you guys should drop a vid on biggest betting underdog winners Khama Worthy.. Tristan Connelly..
aderunner
Done at the island 👌🏽
styles baby
"the last stylebaby"
Israel Adesanya is interviewed from Dana's Fight Island
this is like, bro 🎨
Deric brownson foght was easy fight for him
Adesanya vs Tony!!!
Israel took the UFC by storm that he also took it using the storm
I don't like that they set the chair up for him to sit backwards on it.
Year of the hit me, no hit me, no hit me, no hit me
7:23 Gold chains and fur coat, so pimping so 80s. All is missing GMF's Message soundtrack 👍