Champs Israel Adesanya and Carla Esparza join their opponents at the UFC 281 presser; Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier face off. Zhang Weili and Frankie Edgar train for their next chapters. Izzy and Alex Pereira pose at a landmark. UFC 281 is on Saturday, November 12.
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The way Pereira said “look at me” 🥶 I feel like Adesanya defeated everyone else before e the fight itself but no way Pereira fears him at all ..this fight actually might be 🔥
He sounded like drago or some kind of robot killer
@@Jc-si6pj dude looks scary..in all the face offs I’ve seen for this fight he shows no emotion
He's got everything to lose-if Alex beats him, he will have lost the belt *and* the trilogy. Alex will forever overshadow his legacy as _the guy he couldn't beat..._
@@CliveBarnesMusic You must be a casual. Alex is going to go in the fire and force Izzy to fight. Will Izzy be defensive? Sure, but he's going to be forced to fight and take some shots.
@@tracypayne2026 cheers Tracy.. enjoy the fight..
Pereira got “Dads gonna go kill tonight but I’ll be home for dinner” energy
You mean “I’ll be home WITH dinner” lol
Holy 🍆 sucker lol
@@Jamesfrancosdog his own dead corps while be the dinner
Meh...
he is like one of the twin assassins from breaking bad just stronger and faster
"The Belt Will Belong to the Brave and The Hardworking" *Zhang Weili* What an incredible statement that's gone unnoticed.
I hate to break it to you : that's a democratic republic of people's communist China slogan lmao
@@systemrecords9708 bahhahaha. Lmao 😂 true that makes sense, but I guess if you take away the politics of it all then hey it's quite a good slogan.
Zhang is so sick
Zhang is great but that makes no sense at all, all these fighters are hard working and brave and it's more about fight IQ and skill-set than 'brave', if that was the case all the brawlers would be champ
I hope she wins.
That stare down with Izzy and Alex🥶🥶🥶intense asf!
froze him like elsa
Literally and officially now.. What he said after the stare down was even more scary. The rematch will even be easier for poatan
Alex Pereira staredown are terrifying & intense AF 😅 Like he’s looking through you
“Look at me”….nah I’d rather not
He a fuckin robot
He looks shook what u mean lol he’s feeling the pressure this is a huge event and it definitely gives anyone the jitters but izzy has been on the big stage for a few years now so you can see the difference run it back and look at his eyes and look at Izzy’s there is a clear difference between the two and ring experience is gonna play a huge factor
Izzy looking scared. You can see the tears rolling down his face. Definitely worried this fight. Looks shook
@@KC_604 if anyone is shook its israel. dude looking lost every interview.
4:16 Pereira's "look at me" literally froze me like Elsa. 🥶🥶🥶
HAHAHAHAH😂
that shit was cold af.
Adesanya was twitching and broke eye contact. “LOOK AT ME”, was scary
Y’all said the same stuff when he fought Costa yoel Whittaker that Italian guy blah blah.
@@ThatkiDm3 no, not really.
Alex came dressed like an 80's villain to the press 🤣
Numbers dont show possession so its 80s no apostrophe
I'm a boxing fan but the UFC is starting to grab my attention more. Look how quickly this big fight was made and the card is also amazing. In boxing a fight like Pereira vs Adesanya would take years to make.
Thats the good thing about UFC. Theres only one man matching the fight unlike boxing that there's a lot of organization that you have to speak to arrange the fight. Sometimes you dont know which organization holds the real belt 😂😂😂
@@frankcadillac1456 It's getting so bad that we have to get UFC fighters to fight Jake Paul because the boxers won't and they are turning up. Even if they are old. To me today I go who is undefeated in Boxing is normally because he avoids all the dangerous fights and the organizations allow this. I also notice that I don't see much robbery on the score cards in the UFC (I maybe wrong). In boxing You have to almost kill the champion if he's the cash cow to get a victory.
@@dwighthayles1226 Cant believe youre just getting into. UFC has a banger card like every other month.
Welcome Dwight!
@@wcc4269 I'm hard headed and blindly love boxing. However, the action is in the UFC and most of the fights seem to have evenly matched fighters. If things remain the same then I see the UFC being the dominant combat sport in the next two years.
When Pereira said “look at me”, that was intense. Adesanya does not look comfortable
It really wasn’t tho y’all making it out to seem way more intense than it was 😂
That's all we can do from here dude 😂😂😂😂😆👏
@@das0ul177 It was extremely intense. Your ability to feel the energy is very poor
@@pokemonovice9758 yo momma Jon jones beat both
These casuals talking shit again lol. The same guys that say Jones is scared for not looking at his opponents before fights, when that's just his shtick!
Frankie Edgar is the man. Hope he closes this chapter with a win and starts the next chapter with pride for all he has accomplished.
I was gonna say the same, here’s hoping! 🤞
Dude deserves the best in the world, was a class act his whole career. I’m just sad that they’re feeding him to an absolute killer. I still think Dominick Cruz could’ve been the better retirement fight. Feels like he’s a lamb to the slaughter
Id bet he'll make a great coach
He will lose because he should’ve retired 2 years ago but yeah he’s a legend
Had the same thought..i wish him the best and crossed Fingers he can take his last win home before he retire of this amazing Sport..
I used to think seeing Sergei Pavlovich in the gulag alone was the scariest thing that could happen to someone but I’m now convinced Alex Pereira is that man
pavlo way scarier lol guy is a russian ngannou for god's sake
sergei is such a nice dude though lol his persona isnt scary at all, even though hes a monster
hahahaha
No way a Lakers fan scared of a skinny dude lmao
Sergei in gulag ?!
The love for Frankie is real, what a legend of the sport!!!
Damn the reception & crowd pop Zhang Weili got in the presser shows how much she is loved by the fans 🙌
It’s insane cuz she used to always get boo’d
usada has no reach in china, they are corrupt, zhang looks like a god damn man, almost worse than cyborg during her prime when juicing and looking like w. silva lmaoo, bro she looks more manly than MOST asian guys....
Also they don't like Carla because of her last fight lol
thats just how much they hate carla asfter that last fight stealing our money
Nah , it's Chinese government propaganda.. they bought out all the tickets
It's crazy when Zhang is getting a better reception from the crowd than Carla... Especially at MSG. Very telling.
It’s crazy that you typed this, Carla???? She’s a snoozer and has no fans the past 8 years.
Zhang is a more exciting fighter tbf. Also I think that Rose v Carla 2 fight left a sour taste in fans' mouths
Americans just lack culture and identity. They boo their own and cheer the foreigner.
@@Tsunami655 yea you can hear them bowing when she said i will keep this belt to USA wtf? ahha they don't want to?
They hate Carla so much they're booing America.
That "look at me" was extremely powerful.
It took me until now (after seeing the clip) 100x, that Poatan said it in English. Holy shit. Powerful indeed…
Carla really thought she was gonna win the crowd over with that 😂💀 2:47
Ikr🤣
carla: im making sure this belt stays here in the U.S U.S people: BOOOOO!! haha savage!
Cringe af.
You Americans love communism don’t you?
It's funny because she's from El salvador
🤣Alex did the dad move with the “look at me” line, he sonned him haha
man i know izzy is the favourite and all but the way alex is coming it isnt like any other guy it genuinely feels like hes coming to take adesanyas soul,his whole aura just feels so intimidating, lets go Poatan.
Y'all said this about Whittaker and Costa, it's getting boring init. Next guy won't be like all the other guys again, and the next, and the next, and the next....
We'll see about that son.
Alex is a Muslim did y'all know that
@@dammaguy1286 who said that?
@@husseinmujtaba6457 look it up. Its legit
I love how Glover gave A.P. That pat on his chest like “alright that’s enough” 😂😂😂😂 had Izzy frozen like Elsa 😂☠️
I saw that as well. But he still didn't turn away or back up. I'd imagine Alex has a huge amount of respect and love for Glover.
Alex Pereira*
Thats kinda awesome to hear that frankies been with the same exact crew if trainers since his very first fight 17 years ago. From his first to his last. 👏 👏 👏 gona miss Frankie!
They kept him fighting forever props to them
@@David-qb7ck rip English
@@allkindofshortss only thing he forgot was a comma and period. "They kept him fighting forever, props to them." There you go sour pus fixed it for you, now you can continue to sit on your bed and cuddle with your crusty body pillow.
To me, Frankie epitomizes NY. The blue collar guy you take your car to; your teacher in gym class; the guy in an apron behind the deli counter; and of course the wrestler-boxer world beater he's become. Be proud of your boy NY! Hats off to Mr.Edgar for a truly inspiring career!
@@allkindofshortss Cringe.
Dude someone has to mention that moment where Izzy looked down and he just said “look at me” in English during the face offs. Ice cold stuff, and win or lose that’s some peak villain shit right there.
alex "salamanca" pereira
@@pauliuspaskevicius6600 LMAO!
You mean Alex
What? Alex is the one who said that lmao
I also feel like Izzy did not expect Alex to talk English right there in the moment with such commanding voice. "Look at me!" and Izzy had no choice but to do as he was told. Cold af. Like real movie script is being written right here. This fight will show us what Izzy is really made of. His career is at the breaking point. Damn. Look forward to this.
I got a little teared up when Frankie's teammates were talking about him. I really dont want him to get hurt anymore but I also wanna see oldschool Frankie in action again so badly. Love you champ, you're a legend
Alex made the atmosphere so tense, I could feel it right here through the screen. If Izzy beats Alex, he's likely retiring undefeated at middle weight
why would he do that when he has the chance to be the goat? hes only 33 i would say he’ll fight for another 5 years tbh.
I think he means that by the time he retires (whenever that may be), he still won’t have been defeated at MW. I think he will need to move up to keep pushing himself
The goat at middle weight lol thats Anderson Silva buddy
“Look at me”…. Cold blooded mode activate!!!
You can't not like Frankie Edgar, guy's a certified legend.
The little dude looks weared down. Time to hangout the gloves.
i dont like frankie edgar ......do sumtin
Legends legend
Real easy when you're fighting midgets
@@LA314ify 🤡 you left your mask behind
Weili started fighting at 25yo and shes 33yo. Incredible for what she's been able to accomplish within the 8 years. This needs to be recognized! Girl is a monster.
I didn't know she started that late... That's Amazing!!!
@@araldlushi6160 and motivating,I’m getting sick of these keyboard warriors saying you can’t make it if you start late
no way... she looks like she has trained her whole life.
@@thechosenone93 everybody speaks what they believe...! If you truly truly believe it, than you can do it!
This is so not true. She went pro at 25…she’s been fight for a longgggg time
Alex is scary asf. Izzy isn't biting on any of the s**t talk. So damn excited for this fight🔥
Frankie Edgar making me feel old. I started watching ufc when he was still young and competing at the very top. Now he’s no longer a champion but it feels like he’s been around forever and gave us so many great fights in the UFC. The man truly deserves to be called a legend and will always be respected for what he has done in the octagon. Last ride. Let’s go Frankie ❤
That's ok, you can tell your kids in the future about epic fights Vs much bigger opponents like Gray Maynard and BJ Penn
True.. been watching UFC since 2008.. i feel OLD AF
fr i remember watching him back in high school 06/07 on Spike Tv UFC unleashed
@@deepsleepaddict1220 Ayy same here
Frankies downfall started when he got Knocked out by Brian Ortega,he should of retired earlier,he is still one of the mma legendary regardless of his last fights
The passive aggression between Porier and Chandler is hilarious lol
That stare down was giving me goosebumps. Can't wait for these fights!
Bro Alex saying “Look at me” That’s terrifying
What’s terrifying lol
Periera is a scary dude! Very intimidating, I’d be scared to fight him. And it’s sad to see Edgar retire because I grew up watching him he’s been around forever
"And that's why no one will remember your name."
I just don't see it.
@@panisoi4159 lol yeah I’m fine with not being remembered as a fighter, I don’t like to fight
@@panisoi4159 And another copy and paste reply.
@@panisoi4159 "ACHILLESSSSSS"
Bro they were staring through each other’s soul at the end on top of the Empire State Building!!! Man I’m more and more ready for this card every minute !!!
This cinematogpraphy is pretty good IMO. Good job whoever makes these embedded episodic series.
4:16 "look at me"🔥🔥🔥
Izzy looked uncomfortable af. Poatan murdered that stare down
You can feel this is way deeper than a fight. That intensity is no joke.
I thought it was pretty cool that the guy was like "alright guys" indicating to move on after the photo clicks but these two, Izzy and Alex just stand there, silence around them and still staring at each other. That was really cool.
Someone will get Frozen like Elsa on Saturday either Israel, Alex, or the fans
@Luis Leon we’ll see if your prediction comes through dear keyboard warrior
If izzy wins fans would have already frozen like elsa
@Luis Leon and you are still a loser and Israel is still Israel. Lol what does it change?
@Luis Leon it’s called mma and all that sh*t you talking but you’ll never be half the man he is and you think you a Doctor or something. Did you graduate high school? Work on yourself bro lol
Pereira is such a terrifying fighter. What a killer.
Got feeling Dustin vs Chandler will become fight of the year
Didn’t Chandler vs Gathje win foy last year?
@@TanRicky321 yes
@@JojoBusta Nice, so yeah Dustin vs Chandler will probably win it this year. Unless Alex vs Izzy is a pure barnburner but I think it will be incredibly high-level.
@@TanRicky321 we also have Glover vs Jiri 1 and the rematch so we'll see how that goes
Not if Chandler fights smart, he probably won't but.
Even I looked away by Pereira at the face off
He was talking to you, not izzy
Alex: *"When I joined the UFC he said he would fight me after my 4th fight or so. When it was announced that I'd fight him, he and his team changed their tune. They didn't want to accept the match. That shows how much I shook him psychologically and all of his crew."*
Izzy fears Alex more than any of his past opponents combined.
I mean yea. He actually knocked him out before. Plus he's actually capable of hitting Izzy unlike every other fighter except Kelvin
Yoel spooked him pretty good
Sure mister body language expert... All his previous opponents didn't act this way.. they were all crazy, especially Costa.
YOU FEAR ALEX Izzy is more man than you
@@deepsleepaddict1220 well he got knocked out from this guy so its true that he fears him the most. He said it as well without using the word "fear"
these hit different on your lunch break 😅
Seeing Weili sitting next to Alex is the definition of Yin and Yang.
I’ve got news for you, no one cares what your definition of yin and Yang is
Lets go Zhang Weili! Im rooting for you!
Cause you’re a communist
I hope she wins too.
These vlogs be so live to the fans ☺️I’m enjoying each one 🔥
so Funny Zhang Welli and Cookie Monster and Chandler and Hot Sauce get all up in each others grills but they're too dignified and respectful to do anything but be polite....love it!!!
Absolute...real sportsmanship
and being from jersey and frankie being 1 of my favorite fighters of all time....watching him getting ko'd the last couple times was heart breaking....hope he get this W and goes out in style
Alex gone end up in one of those trash talk gone wrong compilations
This seems like extracted from a movie. The Champ facing his nemesis, this time for the greatest prize in the sport.
The uneasy energy of Israel, swaying back and forth and not locking eyes, followed by Alex commanding with "Look at me" and a nod. This is THE test to Israel's reign as champion. I'm rooting for both of em.
Frothing for this, so many great fights in the prelims through to the main event.
UFC107 was my first PPV where Penn defeated Sanchez. At UFC112 Penn lost the title to Edgar. Now 12 years later after fighting in the third weight division he’s finally retiring. What a ride. What a legend Frankie Edgar is!
Zhang by any means necessary, she is the future of women's fighting. She also just picked up Ngannou so I imagine she throws Esparza into the 3rd row if she gets her hands on her.
Yeah that man sure is the future of the women’s division 😆
@@thelastbreed91 you don't know the difference between a man and a woman do you? 🤦
@@lukemurray4950 lol anyone stronger than him is a man apparently.
Future? She's 33.
@@Eyeofthetiger69 still got 3 or 4 years i think.
Frankie - such a LEGEND! Love that dude and wish him all the best in life henceforth! 🧡
At bro that, “the belt will belong to the strong and hardworking” was cold.
Legend says they were still standing there till everyone left the building
Carla is clearly the most popular UFC champ in history...
Aljo effect; if she wins the fans will love her
She's sleeping people left and right 😴😴😴
@@adsasd7546 best comment ever lmao🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Gratefulfellow bro tf is so good about that comment
Other than Mike Perry
Alex Pereira looks like a real life Sagat.
Glover having the khabib big brother vibes is amazing alex should be thankfull afterward no matter the outcome of his fight with adesanya having the support of such a great pro like Glover is a honor
Bro said his mind switched and I got shivers. Scary dude.
Alex is giving off big Goro Majima energy in that jacket
100%, was looking for this comment
4:14 "Look at me~" 🔥👺🔥 Alex looks like have some Mystical Energy around him. So strong!!!! 😂👺
Every fighter be safe and Frankie THANK YOU
Him being scared sh8tless is what he means by horror movie
Just be back here Sunday morning ❤
I want you here Sunday morning Joe. no excuses, be there.
@@headshotdead6462 I'll gladly take your money too? You have a bookie account?
@@asfantom uuuuum... im back 👀👀👀👀 🤣 🤣 🤣 ... I'd be silent if I was you too haha
@@asfantom hey Remy.. im here ,where you at homes?
Adesanya is dead on (08:28) about Pereira "feeling himself" (04:39) at the stare down . Man I can't wait for this one.
Only the first 3 words of tht statement is true
@@TheAlexfooooo Nice
Duh. That’s what top level minds do stupid
Just because you guys are scared of another man doesn’t mean Israel is, that’s why he is where he is and your scared ass is shuttering through a screen
Izzy fans are so fake, it's disgusting. Enjoy that L
Thanks admin for adding subtitle
embedded has come a long way.. it's like a movie
Dustin and Chandler are perfect sportsmen. Difficult to sell fights like that, but I admire them for their sportsmanship
They sell the fight with their skills alone my man, SEE YOU AT THE TOP! 😅
💎 by KO/TKO in 2nd or by SUB..calling it now. Beyond that Chandler will catch him a few times if they go passed 2 and who knows at that point! But 💎 puts Islam to sleep if he gets another title shot.
Security got in the middle like he gone do something 😂
You guys make the best lil videos 😁
The stare down at the end says it all. Let’s go!!!
Hopefully this time Esparza gets put to sleep, instead of everyone watching her fight..
all I care about is Zhang getting her belt back and Dustin finishing chandler . Izzy getting KO’d would be a bonus .Let’s get it !!!
Lmao if Israel wins, you'll be right back on his tip in the comments after the fight.
This is to good to be true smh
Dustbin losing.
@@amarirasheed6 facts bro you couldn’t have said that better this guy is just jumping pipe to pipe hopping for Izzy’s down fall every fight then right after he wins as usual he’s sayin “ see I told you Alex couldn’t stand with Izzy in MMA” lol guys a dick hopper 4sure
Just be back here Sunday Morning ❤
it’s so awesome that Glover is Alex Pereira’s coach/mentor. What a duo they are!
Chandler, Izzy and Dustin are some of the most fearless fighters in the ufc. They literally only want the best, never back down from a challenge and take fights all the others would want to duck.
I can't wait for the main event in the Ultimate Point Fighting Championship!
Not gonna lie bro im dying laughing 😂
Prediction. Alex gets the ko, then moves up to fight Jiri, wins in style, and mops the floor with the legacy of Izzy, doing everything he never could. Now that would be legendary
I don't see him sticking around to fight anyone except Khamzat just to prove a point before he moves up. He's a big guy and he can easily fight at light heavyweight which I don't think he minds.
Best comment so far 👌
Big shouts out to the East coast really enjoy them being there great environment and to see them face off on top of the Empire State building, GOLD! what a card.
I love Frankie bro such a legend hoping he wins
Izzy is genuinely worried.
izzy is scared af, the moment alex told him look at me 😂 pereira is gonna eat sizzy for dinner
Izzy lapped killers. This dude is a kickboxer with no experience. He will get frustrated and gas. It will be a snoozefest
@Big Dawg So Brunson isn't a decent wrestler? Or Vettori? You're begging to be called the c word.
@@blazzz13 brunson is a bum, theres no decent grapplers in that division
Win or lose, Pereira has a future in Hollywood. Dude looks like a real life character from a Van Damme movie.
Let's go Frankie!! One more brother! Best of luck!!!👊🏽
It looks like we might actually get a fight in the main event 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mad respect to Frankie.
Legend has it they’re still up there staring at each other
Legend says they are still standing there
can confidently say as a grown man that zhang's little "good luck" would've scared the absolute shit out of me bruh
Loved how she try to make it a USA thing and everyone booed her 🤣🤣🤣
Why would you love that?
How good are Dustin and Mike? Imagine lads like that in your crew, absolute legends!
This one was awesome. Well done
I'm so glad Izzy and Alex both made weight..we are going to see one hell of a Show...I'm excited for all these fights! Let's Go UFC 281 baby! " It's Time!" LOL Jk..😂😎💪
izzy's hands on his pockets...he dont wanna fight
Yet he called him out and signed on the dotted line ok makes sense
@@JayL03940 Lol, called him out when it was finalized by Dana as after beating the 4 ranked guy there was no one except Alex . lol
@@Dare-Knight ok?
if he didn’t wanna fight. he wouldn’t be fighting him would he ?
@@headshotdead6462 Then whom would he fight ? There is no one except Alex. Izzy is scared.
I love the respect and complicity between Poirier and Chandler. This is what martial arts should always look like. Not the useless and usual trash talk that we keep getting more and more in these UFC press conferences. Can't wait for main event. Hope Izzy wins against Pereira this time around.
I agree, but It's for promoting the fight. 2 respectful guys won't make headlines, people who argued and pushed each other will.
Nobody looks this relaxed coming into a fight with Izzy. I think it’s his size, nobody else can match Izzy in size and length in the middle weight division. This is why UFC is the best fighting promotion of all time.
Just when Pereira couldn't get any more scary the dude speaks a little English despite not being fluent and what does he say? "Look at me." This dude is a villain 😂
bro is hella scary “Look at me” “No win, No win.” “Sabado (saturday)” literally a brazilian hitman
Adesanya cant even look him in the Eyes, sheesh Pereira will knock him out again.
i want you here sunday morning boy
@Tisha B'Av cheer up , smile
@@headshotdead6462 whats up boy?
@@OoSt3voOo shut up nonse, stop riding another mans coconuts you sausage boy