How Israel Adesanya Spent His First $1M in the UFC | My First Million | GQ Sports

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  • @KP-05
    @KP-05 3 роки тому +6978

    Bro this dude is so upfront about his upbringing and his loyalty to his family. I have nothing but respect for this gentleman.

    • @NergalCut
      @NergalCut 3 роки тому +61

      My respect for him went up after this video. Paying for peoples gas and donating anonymously. He is a real champ.

    • @chocolatitomaravilla9195
      @chocolatitomaravilla9195 3 роки тому +44

      @@NergalCut lol donating anonymously then bragging about it publicly

    • @anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197
      @anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197 3 роки тому +55

      @@chocolatitomaravilla9195 hater

    • @anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197
      @anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197 3 роки тому +69

      @@chocolatitomaravilla9195 the premise of this video is literally what he spent his money on so yeah he mentioned charity but you already knew that huh, waste of space

    • @dudedog7914
      @dudedog7914 3 роки тому +8

      @@anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197 I'm sure Israel adesanya appreciates you getting butthurt for him in the UA-cam comment section.

  • @solidify8888
    @solidify8888 3 роки тому +5678

    “My dad’s involved in my career. But not in the canvas, not in the cage. But behind the scenes, where it really matters.” I love that.

    • @김지섭-v5g
      @김지섭-v5g 3 роки тому +23

      his dad is in prison for killing 2 ppl.

    • @Lamb666
      @Lamb666 3 роки тому +87

      @@김지섭-v5g you’re a real pos to make baseless claims about someone who has made an honest living as an accountant.

    • @Coolblex23
      @Coolblex23 3 роки тому +106

      @@김지섭-v5g And your dad created Covid which killed more...

    • @cliftonwilliams8793
      @cliftonwilliams8793 3 роки тому +23

      @@Coolblex23 😂😂😂

    • @mandelaaa1103
      @mandelaaa1103 3 роки тому +2

      Bruh you stole a whole comment 😂😂😂😂

  • @gidd
    @gidd 3 роки тому +9778

    Y'all the goats for getting adesanya on here

    • @tfg_jaydeeyt3275
      @tfg_jaydeeyt3275 3 роки тому +12

      Gayest sport in the world all you guys should try watching boxing if you dont want to watch to guys hug for 15 mins boxing is a real mans sport unlike this mda or MMA garbage whatever its called.. ive seen more action in space jam then in this sport if you even wanna call it a sport i call it cockfighting or “lets roll around the ground for 15 mins”

    • @rodrigog4290
      @rodrigog4290 3 роки тому +301

      @@tfg_jaydeeyt3275 here, take the attention you wanted: *attention*

    • @crispyrock1906
      @crispyrock1906 3 роки тому +76

      @@tfg_jaydeeyt3275 don’t you call your sport the “sweet science” that’s hella fruity dude.

    • @principal4854
      @principal4854 3 роки тому +49

      @@tfg_jaydeeyt3275 watch Tony Ferguson vs Anthony Pettis and calm down

    • @elgoblino9271
      @elgoblino9271 3 роки тому +1

      Fax

  • @ryanreviews3221
    @ryanreviews3221 3 роки тому +41

    Adesanya is my favorite mma fighter, this interview definitely shows how genuine he is !

    • @outlaw._.lazines
      @outlaw._.lazines Рік тому

      Spends 500k on a car and 40k for his parents 💀

    • @belar01
      @belar01 5 днів тому

      @@outlaw._.lazinesgenuine definition: truly what something is said to be; authentic

  • @theoriginalrabbithole
    @theoriginalrabbithole 3 роки тому +529

    The Last Stylebender, along with Khabib, are easily the two best fighters, pound for pound in recent MMA history. I just can't get enough of Israel's fights. Always entertaining!

    • @derrickleeman2394
      @derrickleeman2394 2 роки тому +11

      Usman?

    • @heltonrolobcv2181
      @heltonrolobcv2181 2 роки тому +21

      Nah Usman is the true pound for pound King, i like khabib but he retired to soon, can't be considered a goat or even ppp greats

    • @brandonamezquita4501
      @brandonamezquita4501 2 роки тому +7

      @@heltonrolobcv2181 Lightweight GOAT.

    • @butterxo3094
      @butterxo3094 2 роки тому +12

      @@heltonrolobcv2181 Can't say he is the Greatest but would call him the most dominant similar to how Wilt and Shaq weren't the greatest but they were the most dominant

    • @heltonrolobcv2181
      @heltonrolobcv2181 2 роки тому +5

      @@butterxo3094 best analogy there mate

  • @zaal08
    @zaal08 3 роки тому +4001

    FINALLY someone who is honest that they had a decently easy upbringing

    • @Wasteman365
      @Wasteman365 3 роки тому +36

      Yo he must’ve been filthy rich lol, parents probably a little dodgy tbh

    • @robsteer2487
      @robsteer2487 3 роки тому +99

      @@Wasteman365 what makes u think his parents are dodgy

    • @Wasteman365
      @Wasteman365 3 роки тому +40

      @@robsteer2487 was kind of a joke, but suggesting his parents are corrupt if they're that rich in Nigeria

    • @GameChanger-xi4iy
      @GameChanger-xi4iy 3 роки тому +158

      @@Wasteman365 They weren't that rich tho just upper middle class.

    • @ronaksingh3220
      @ronaksingh3220 3 роки тому +11

      bro many fighters are like him like gsp colby Anderson silva bisping and nany others 👍👍

  • @oskkrt1271
    @oskkrt1271 3 роки тому +2165

    As a caregiver working in the healthcare setting. I just want to thank this man for donating beds to the hospital and nursing homes! It means more to the patients and staffs more than he would ever know!

    • @texas-stunna5147
      @texas-stunna5147 3 роки тому +3

      @@cadancummings7992 How?

    • @william_SMMA
      @william_SMMA 3 роки тому +16

      Genuine question. How do you spend $150k on a trip to Nigeria and Dubai?

    • @ludwinmax18
      @ludwinmax18 3 роки тому +53

      @@william_SMMA flying first class and places and Lagos are expensive I’m guessing

    • @ludwinmax18
      @ludwinmax18 3 роки тому +6

      Dubai*

    • @william_SMMA
      @william_SMMA 3 роки тому +18

      @@ludwinmax18 oh ffs that's true
      First class is laughably expensive
      And he obviously won't go alone
      So probably 3 - 5 people flying first class. $2 - $5k per first class ticket
      Hotels in Nigeria aren't that expensive. Even the 5 star ones so I doubt it would total over $2k
      Dubai on the other hand
      But still. I still don't see how it should be more than $60k to $75k lol
      Even he was surprised (Israel)
      Maybe he bought a watch or something and he didn't check the price lol

  • @gabrielhogan6251
    @gabrielhogan6251 3 роки тому +3755

    Bruh, if he made his first mill vs Anderson/Brunson then he is absolutely LOADED by now

    • @nicoblac9368
      @nicoblac9368 3 роки тому +137

      Not really, couple mil maybe. Not generational wealth yet but I’m sure he’ll get there.

    • @nguyenhiep6425
      @nguyenhiep6425 3 роки тому +706

      @@nicoblac9368 it's definitely generational wealth if he dont spend this crazy😂😂

    • @DavidBee101
      @DavidBee101 3 роки тому +254

      @@nicoblac9368 I dunno, seems he's investing well by the sounds of it, what with the comment about multiple properties and such, plus that jewelry will hold it's value. Say his Net Worth js higher than you might expect.

    • @kubobetterrelax7435
      @kubobetterrelax7435 3 роки тому +201

      @@nicoblac9368 he's planning on building a high-end complex and renting out it out. He's already into housing now. With housing prices going up in Auckland, probably among the most expensive in developed, he's going to be balling.

    • @thenedsmmachannel8970
      @thenedsmmachannel8970 3 роки тому +87

      Hes had 6 fights since the Silva fight and his PPVs sold well so im sure he's making hella bread. Undisclosed pay for his Silva fight 178K. If he made a million already by then he is forsure getting bonuses and PPV points.

  • @372gsh
    @372gsh 3 роки тому +152

    He’s a truly cultured man. Naming his McLaren “Kurama” Nothing but RESPECT to my guy.

    • @thenameidk3168
      @thenameidk3168 2 роки тому +4

      Weebs won love it

    • @xAce8
      @xAce8 2 роки тому +1

      I heard kuruma. I was thinking why would he named his car, car.

    • @706truth
      @706truth 2 роки тому

      @Privilee Privilee how?

    • @bagaskarapangestu7873
      @bagaskarapangestu7873 2 роки тому +4

      Wouldn't call someone 'cultured' just for knowing naruto

    • @706truth
      @706truth 2 роки тому

      @@bagaskarapangestu7873 not that deep

  • @grimp8686
    @grimp8686 2 роки тому +13

    Always liked issy but he’s earned a lot more of my respect after this video. Especially the part where he spoke about how his charitable donations are kept behind the scenes. Great man.

  • @davidben-shahar7667
    @davidben-shahar7667 3 роки тому +1056

    I am so glad you got him on here, such an Iconic fighter.

  • @darfoz8807
    @darfoz8807 3 роки тому +813

    Really refreshing to see that he isn't afraid to say he grew up well off

  • @antarahibnshaddad7725
    @antarahibnshaddad7725 3 роки тому +521

    He’s like Batman. He put himself through trials and tribulations to become a man. He’s solid

  • @Akatekui
    @Akatekui 3 роки тому +60

    Adesanya: "Who else is gonna have your best interest at heart than the man who brought you into this world?"
    Britney Spears father has entered the chat...

    • @lavonnealexander6936
      @lavonnealexander6936 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @techystt
      @techystt 3 роки тому +4

      Major difference in Nigerian and American culture. America, as it stands, is a very individualistic society compared to Nigeria.

    • @giobbymenta
      @giobbymenta 3 роки тому +4

      @@techystt nothing to do with the culture...there are bad fathers, stupid fathers, ignorant fathers in Nigeria, in USA and every where around the world

    • @zThaRipper7
      @zThaRipper7 3 роки тому

      @@techystt how many tribes r there in Nigeria

    • @L0-C01
      @L0-C01 3 роки тому

      😂

  • @LCONRADBF
    @LCONRADBF 3 роки тому +27

    I already loved this dude as fighter. Even more now; he’s genuine. “Money is fugazi. Time! Time is more valuable!”

  • @francisdy2507
    @francisdy2507 3 роки тому +2601

    Ya'll need to get Francis Ngannou in this, so we can finally figure out why he can't afford a fight camp..

    • @Isaiahwood123
      @Isaiahwood123 3 роки тому +47

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😋

    • @einsteinheinisch5207
      @einsteinheinisch5207 3 роки тому +3

      Bruh

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 3 роки тому +57

      @Skirip Mola Fun fact. Since 2018 Stipe has only fought two guys; Francis and DC.

    • @saicaron8802
      @saicaron8802 3 роки тому +5

      @@madgavin7568 thats 5 times

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 3 роки тому +34

      @@saicaron8802 2 guys in five fights, pretty crazy. He needs a new challenge.

  • @CubensisEnjoyer
    @CubensisEnjoyer 3 роки тому +1092

    The more you hear him speak out of the octagon the more you can tell how intelligent he is. His personal YT channel is super entertaining too. Very easy guy to root for.

    • @ronaksingh3220
      @ronaksingh3220 3 роки тому +2

      true

    • @xX_Qu1ckSc0peZzHD_Xx
      @xX_Qu1ckSc0peZzHD_Xx 2 роки тому +4

      super intelligent spending 500k on jewerly

    • @muchit3629
      @muchit3629 2 роки тому +11

      @@xX_Qu1ckSc0peZzHD_Xx Need to listen better. 500K was on the McLaren. He said he spend $13K on jewelry

    • @Kingra5hid
      @Kingra5hid 2 роки тому

      @@xX_Qu1ckSc0peZzHD_Xx you’re really spamming this comment everywhere lmao, at least have comprehension skills before making financial comments moron, he spent 13k on jewelry. stop hating on others because you have nothing.

    • @InnocentDJ
      @InnocentDJ 2 роки тому +1

      @@xX_Qu1ckSc0peZzHD_Xx you can’t hear right or what?

  • @carlosescobar3292
    @carlosescobar3292 3 роки тому +232

    I'm so thankful that he made it big. He's a good soul.

  • @bigsima2k23
    @bigsima2k23 2 роки тому +17

    The part about paying for someone’s Gas and his charity stuff was awesome, and he’s right! It’s what you do when the cameras off that counts!

  • @21345luiz
    @21345luiz 2 роки тому +41

    He definitely deserves everything he has gotten, rich but yet so humble my inspiration

    • @mansamusa2012
      @mansamusa2012 7 місяців тому

      Facts he fights in a brutal sport! I couldn’t agree 👍🏿 more!

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 3 роки тому +1888

    Adesanya keeps it real, he be looking like the hood Luffy. #StyleBender

    • @otalaedwin
      @otalaedwin 3 роки тому +63

      What is "hood" about Adesanya ? he grew up wealthy and nowhere near the hood... oh maybe it's...

    • @otalaedwin
      @otalaedwin 3 роки тому +20

      @@champ1159 huuuum no ?

    • @whytrap4901
      @whytrap4901 3 роки тому +4

      you everywhere bruh lol

    • @durant2609
      @durant2609 3 роки тому

      @@champ1159 funny

    • @PJ-po6xy
      @PJ-po6xy 3 роки тому +31

      "Hood"?? What's "hood" about him, cuz he's blk??? Cornball lol

  • @mandunya
    @mandunya 3 роки тому +457

    “Allegedly” is Izzy’s favorite word

    • @l__jauregui
      @l__jauregui 3 роки тому +19

      Hahaha The Last Allegedbender

    • @mandunya
      @mandunya 3 роки тому +15

      @@l__jauregui allegedly

    • @Justin4Jays15
      @Justin4Jays15 3 роки тому +5

      Fugazzi too he always says and he said it on both jre appearances too😂

  • @brodiethegoaty849
    @brodiethegoaty849 3 роки тому +618

    Izzy got a check and bought a Sharingan off the dark web.

  • @Quantum3695
    @Quantum3695 3 роки тому +10

    Izzy deserves everything he's got. He's got a beautiful family.
    Wish him lots more success. 👊🏼

  • @drewtrades265
    @drewtrades265 3 роки тому +9

    Humble and humility. Glad I got to discover him today.

  • @elijahmosrae1784
    @elijahmosrae1784 3 роки тому +123

    I love how brutally humble and honest the man is and the love he has for his family is amazing,I would surely love to hang out with the champ.
    Bless this man, true G.O.A.T.

  • @Gumbocinno
    @Gumbocinno 3 роки тому +437

    Nice hearing him say he wasn't super poor and made it sound like some heroic thing. So many people milk their childhood as being as bad as it gets.

    • @MrLakers1991
      @MrLakers1991 3 роки тому +2

      Tyler Herro 👀

    • @bornanagaming3329
      @bornanagaming3329 3 роки тому +9

      Yeah but not everyone is rich af tho

    • @acerchromebook3003
      @acerchromebook3003 3 роки тому +5

      seems like every other black celebrity says they grew up poor

    • @BERTRAND85O
      @BERTRAND85O 3 роки тому +1

      Truth.

    • @acerchromebook3003
      @acerchromebook3003 3 роки тому +1

      @Honest Manchester United Fan or it's just that not all black people are poor, there are many black millionaires in the world

  • @brodiethegoaty849
    @brodiethegoaty849 3 роки тому +337

    Tony Ferguson spent his first mill on trampolines and baseballs.

    • @metalheadblues
      @metalheadblues 3 роки тому +27

      And knee surgery

    • @AleksBoshi
      @AleksBoshi 3 роки тому +16

      @@metalheadblues why would you bring that up you pos

    • @AleksBoshi
      @AleksBoshi 3 роки тому +5

      @jabroni destroyer that surgery ruined Tony man

    • @metalheadblues
      @metalheadblues 3 роки тому +7

      @@AleksBoshi his fighting style did

    • @AleksBoshi
      @AleksBoshi 3 роки тому +7

      @@metalheadblues lol, the damage he took throughout his career and age caught up to him. His style was ruthless, a terminator never took backsteps, thats why he won fights because he broke down everybody. He hasn’t taken a step forwards ever since the Gaethje fight.

  • @secondsun765
    @secondsun765 3 роки тому +14

    Israel, is the biggest down to earth superstar in the whole world. I knew 5 years ago that you would become what you are now, even back then - i knew. Amazing to see that money and fame hasn't changed who you are and how you view the world

  • @kkff1388
    @kkff1388 3 роки тому +16

    I liked that, ''At the core Nigerians ppl are peaceful ppl, happy ppl and very welcoming.'' That's true! Nigerian ppl are very nice, very humble, happy, welcoming ppl. The only reason you may find different is the conditions imposed upon them by the 1%er/Elites and then the rulers in Nigeria. Otherwise if everyone had enough you would see ppl behaving totally different.

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 3 роки тому +385

    Izzy is the man! So relaxed, chill vibe and a beast inside the octagon, he’s for sure the next big UFC star, thanks for having Izzy GQ Sports 🙌👏

    • @sammatt6678
      @sammatt6678 3 роки тому +8

      One of the best new stars in the UFC 👏

    • @mistertv3893
      @mistertv3893 3 роки тому

      After khamzat

    • @badoboss294
      @badoboss294 3 роки тому +11

      @@mistertv3893 I love khazmat he’s got a bright future,but don’t dare say “after” the man is the champ and defended 4 times he’s the biggest star out of all the current ufc champs

  • @tomasferreira5339
    @tomasferreira5339 3 роки тому +895

    The fact that he likes anime, brings levels to his personality. Absolute Legend is what he is.

    • @dailydoseofmma2002
      @dailydoseofmma2002 3 роки тому +13

      why?

    • @lilsmoejoe
      @lilsmoejoe 3 роки тому +70

      @@dailydoseofmma2002 Because having a nerdy interest shows that there is more to him than just being a trash talker or a macho fighter

    • @craigman7262
      @craigman7262 3 роки тому +5

      @@lilsmoejoe but its so fake. compared to someone like Brandon Moreno

    • @lilsmoejoe
      @lilsmoejoe 3 роки тому +48

      @@craigman7262 You’re saying that Adesanya isn’t actually into anime?😂

    • @lin_6x579
      @lin_6x579 3 роки тому +5

      @@lilsmoejoe he’s mostly likely not lol anime is a trend rn so most of y’all not anime fans either

  • @MathHubwithMrVivi
    @MathHubwithMrVivi 3 роки тому +86

    You know you've made it when your country starts watching a sport because of you. Son of the soil, you and Kamuru are the Messi and Ronaldo of the UFC... G.O.A.T.s! 🇳🇬

    • @danielokon9393
      @danielokon9393 3 роки тому +1

      @I Mur what you saying shut up

    • @Glenn-ej6yq
      @Glenn-ej6yq 3 роки тому +4

      @I Mur he went to school in Lagos

    • @MathHubwithMrVivi
      @MathHubwithMrVivi 3 роки тому +2

      @I Mur love barometer. I see you.

    • @Glenn-ej6yq
      @Glenn-ej6yq 3 роки тому +1

      @I Mur And why insult when you were the one to make a mistake in not clarifying your sentence.

    • @joshwowify
      @joshwowify 3 роки тому

      @I Mur You’re just a hater that’s what you are, nothing else

  • @danfortino4540
    @danfortino4540 3 роки тому +3

    I didn't realize adesanya was so genuine. Awesome respect!

  • @bigrandomun9267
    @bigrandomun9267 2 роки тому +11

    I love how even now, as one of the more recognised MMA guys and arguably one of the best kick-boxers ever, he still doesn’t look like someone you’d be scared of on the street. Yet if sh*t went down, he could be in skin-tight jeans and with the ridiculous flexibility of this man, he’d hook kick KO anybody.

  • @Editor-dt6sq
    @Editor-dt6sq 3 роки тому +26

    I love the way Nigerians speak boldly about the situation in their country.

    • @Stratocaster01
      @Stratocaster01 2 роки тому +1

      Nigerians hate their government, hopefully something will be done about the country by its people.

  • @coletonr9787
    @coletonr9787 3 роки тому +210

    When Adesanya said ever since he's been buying land and property, that's when I knew this man would be successful in the longterm, long after he finishes fighting

    • @2552Zeus
      @2552Zeus 3 роки тому +11

      Still don’t understand why people equate wealth to success…money isn’t the root of all evil…the love for money is the root of all evil

    • @x3-178
      @x3-178 3 роки тому +17

      @@2552Zeus 100%, money is a fantastic tool that can remove many of life’s problems, but if you let the money get to your head it’s all down hill

    • @gianlucaolano5341
      @gianlucaolano5341 3 роки тому +6

      @@2552Zeus "Money doesn't change people, it shows how they really are"

    • @moregainsmorehs
      @moregainsmorehs 3 роки тому +2

      @@2552Zeus greed is the root of all evil

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice 3 роки тому +1

      Blew a million dollars on cars and jewelry. He will wish he had that money back in 10 years

  • @aperaruapeeta4309
    @aperaruapeeta4309 3 роки тому +27

    Went to high school with this guy most humble guy ever funny as well. Great Nigerian kiwi he's proud of his African roots and being a new Zealander as well.

  • @MihaiDolganiuc
    @MihaiDolganiuc 2 роки тому +1

    Israel is the definition of confidence. It’s not just words, he also shows it in the cage.

  • @smitty9054
    @smitty9054 2 роки тому +3

    He puts on a great show and humble outside of the ring

  • @Greekfreak99
    @Greekfreak99 3 роки тому +24

    I probably walked the same streets in Lagos he did. Proud of this man right here. Blessings on Blessings champ

  • @hiddenmissingo4776
    @hiddenmissingo4776 3 роки тому +183

    I could hardly reconize Adsaenya this vid, the guy wiped out $150k and thought it was $12k
    XD

  • @CrazyDiamond75
    @CrazyDiamond75 3 роки тому +107

    Well it’s official, we now can all thank Tony Jaa for Izzy fighting.

  • @jacobsagmoen438
    @jacobsagmoen438 2 роки тому +1

    Adesanya is such a goat. “Time is something you’ll never get back”

  • @henrytochukwu4549
    @henrytochukwu4549 2 роки тому +1

    Israel adesanya has a bright future.
    Keep winning big bro.

  • @btc7694
    @btc7694 3 роки тому +146

    The only one who’s not capping saying he gave half of his milli to charity

    • @reehanshahparast8315
      @reehanshahparast8315 3 роки тому +9

      Some people really do genuinely care about charity. You don’t know if the other people are capping or not.

    • @btc7694
      @btc7694 3 роки тому +1

      @@reehanshahparast8315 Some out there trying to say they didn't spend anything but gave everything to charity and their family, i don't trust them but good on them if they did that it doesn't change my life

    • @chaeltheamericanmurderersi8450
      @chaeltheamericanmurderersi8450 2 роки тому +2

      @@btc7694 the Tyson fury special. He’ll tell the world he donated his wilder paycheck but won’t disclose the charity name

  • @yanielmendez7920
    @yanielmendez7920 3 роки тому +28

    This is why he’s my favorite fighter. This man is elite! 🙏🏼

  • @mishaelkoroma9367
    @mishaelkoroma9367 2 роки тому +1

    its hard to not like Israel Adesanya...awesome Personality.

  • @alonsoarellanocarryoptics
    @alonsoarellanocarryoptics 3 роки тому +2

    “Pick who you surround yourself with and make sure you are a valued member”…. Wow very wise advise

  • @isaiahpaul-cole1112
    @isaiahpaul-cole1112 3 роки тому +131

    Style Bender is the freaking goat, GQ is great for getting my boy on here

    • @eeke7438
      @eeke7438 3 роки тому

      I am sure he was here before. 2 years ago...

    • @joshj2307
      @joshj2307 3 роки тому

      He needs to win at 205 for a goat argument

    • @isaiahpaul-cole1112
      @isaiahpaul-cole1112 3 роки тому

      @@joshj2307 that’s a big fact! He should move up again and smack more heavy weights around before Jan

  • @samosammy5118
    @samosammy5118 3 роки тому +15

    Adesanya is such a real person.

  • @Woundey
    @Woundey 3 роки тому +2

    'What I really value is time cause that's something you never get back'
    Pay close attention people.

  • @jcsmooth70
    @jcsmooth70 3 роки тому +11

    Much respect to the man Izzy! 🔥 Always good to see him shine

  • @marquitomerkkks2033
    @marquitomerkkks2033 3 роки тому +8

    First Mitchell and then adesanya. Pure bangers. And real genuine, caring people than rappers and some football players

  • @Indigololz
    @Indigololz 3 роки тому +89

    Somewhere Uncle Dana is sitting very happy about this video.

    • @moeketsimokete3669
      @moeketsimokete3669 3 роки тому

      yall like acting like UFC fighters are broke

    • @jonwifebeaterjones6389
      @jonwifebeaterjones6389 3 роки тому +10

      @@moeketsimokete3669 most are bruh. Only champs and top five guys can really live of it

    • @juiceifurr
      @juiceifurr 3 роки тому

      jones jaredJones Jared cannonier is 3rd ranked middle weight and he said he was broke after his last fight

    • @30yovegan34
      @30yovegan34 3 роки тому

      only 2 fighters here out of the thousands they've had on their roster over the years
      🤣🤣🤣

    • @leop849
      @leop849 3 роки тому

      @@juiceifurr don't know how to manage your finances then u get to corner

  • @N8R33D
    @N8R33D 3 роки тому +13

    Man, I liked this guy prior to this interview but even more impressed now. Very real, humble, and grounded.

  • @nicd4089
    @nicd4089 3 роки тому +3

    I'm happy for u man. Take care of yourself and you will be able to help anyone you want too. Good luck.

  • @timthecoolmanful
    @timthecoolmanful 3 роки тому +6

    "Stay broke and stay woke" Love that saying!
    Kia Kaha Izzy. Well done.

  • @leonardogranic-flores1860
    @leonardogranic-flores1860 3 роки тому +23

    0:18 i like that he kept it real about growing up wit some wealth

  • @ericlonzo2247
    @ericlonzo2247 3 роки тому +152

    Definitely a down to earth, morally sound person that know what's important and likes to help not only because he can because it's a great thing to do regardless.

    • @willardsandy2589
      @willardsandy2589 3 роки тому

      Accidentally read the first part as ,"clown" to earth . He definitely be clowning though .

  • @MrHuff05
    @MrHuff05 2 роки тому

    New level of respect for "Style bender". Dude is humble outside of the octagon. He seems cocky af inside. Maybe he's just confident and I've been mis reading him. I like his demeanor and attitude. I like how his Pops handles his finances for him. Gotta keep it in the family. Much respect ✊🏽.

  • @devenb1311
    @devenb1311 3 роки тому +1

    “ and if I do something for someone aye pass it on “ those words hit me and will I spread the love

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks 3 роки тому +709

    I could hardly recognize Adsaenya

    • @ayloyal1david381
      @ayloyal1david381 3 роки тому +40

      Same idk what it is almost looks like he has make up on, i doubt it tho

    • @tdb4763
      @tdb4763 3 роки тому +14

      Yeah he looks like a real vwanker here. Ye?

    • @ggbrother8015
      @ggbrother8015 3 роки тому +12

      He recently put some mass on.

    • @darrylwallace2428
      @darrylwallace2428 3 роки тому +26

      It kinda looks like he has on makeup. But it’s probably the lighting.

    • @greencrocidile6246
      @greencrocidile6246 3 роки тому +13

      The makeup most big shows talk shows make up their guess wear makeup izzy a bit …..

  • @dnice374
    @dnice374 3 роки тому +29

    Easily one of the coolest, smartest, and fun to watch fighters in UFC history. Izzy would be on my top 5 list of "fighters I'd buy a beer to shoot the breeze with." Just a good guy and cool bloke.

  • @powerthroughfocus
    @powerthroughfocus 3 роки тому +22

    Demonstrates the power of having good parents 💪🏽

  • @justsauce1280
    @justsauce1280 2 роки тому +1

    Dam he seems such a calm and genuine person, made me like him more

  • @Kefukids
    @Kefukids 3 роки тому +1

    My Tongan cousin! 🇹🇴 We love Adesanya!

  • @Jrcondones
    @Jrcondones 3 роки тому +52

    Yesssirr I love the Style Bender 😂

  • @Kim_Jong_Un_.
    @Kim_Jong_Un_. 3 роки тому +52

    One of the best champions to grace the UFC. A chilled, humble yet highly skilled fighting machine. A true champion 🏆

    • @abdouhabou5
      @abdouhabou5 3 роки тому +5

      Taiwan is one of the greatest contries in the world

    • @abdouhabou5
      @abdouhabou5 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry i wanted to say china

    • @abdouhabou5
      @abdouhabou5 3 роки тому

      @Ben Dover where nothing happened

    • @abdouhabou5
      @abdouhabou5 3 роки тому

      @Ben Dover just some tanks killing students

    • @abdouhabou5
      @abdouhabou5 3 роки тому

      @Ben Dover sorry i wanted to say giving them free candies

  • @kingmindset2655
    @kingmindset2655 3 роки тому +18

    His accent lowkey calming me right now 😤😤

  • @andyzhu1949
    @andyzhu1949 3 роки тому +3

    wow, he is such a polite and tough fighter ~

  • @madedigital
    @madedigital 3 роки тому +3

    i found out about this guy today by his fights and his love for manga now this side show that some nice guys can win...i will follow his career all the best

    • @micahjohnson138
      @micahjohnson138 3 роки тому

      He have a lot of hater because he like anime but still hes the goat in ufc mw

  • @playboicartissock2340
    @playboicartissock2340 3 роки тому +78

    Gonna be the greatest middleweight of all time when it’s all said and done

    • @TBO445
      @TBO445 3 роки тому +3

      Greatest fighter *

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 3 роки тому +3

      I doubt he'll surpass Anderson Silva in title defences to be honest. But I can see him becoming the Light-Heavyweight champion at some point.

    • @playboicartissock2340
      @playboicartissock2340 3 роки тому +3

      @@madgavin7568 I think he will if he becomes a bit more active no one at Middle weight right now is beating him anytime soon he already defended his belt 4 times and I don’t think he’ll have the fall off Anderson had towards the end of his career

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 3 роки тому +2

      @@playboicartissock2340 Three title defences and one unification bout to be more precise. He's got a long way to go before matching that of Anderson Silva. The thing is Izzy's style revolves around speed and reflexes due to his natural athleticism. Those will decline with age, and assuming he doesn't take a ton of damage in wars I expect it to happen after he's around 35. Once his speed and reflexes decline, he will have to rely on his fundamentals to get wins and it be harder for him.

    • @aquaticlibrary
      @aquaticlibrary 3 роки тому +1

      He’s already faced stiffer competition than Silva did at MW imo

  • @Toreju7240
    @Toreju7240 3 роки тому +22

    izzy be lookin good in the bucket cap🔥 vintage kangoo🤣

  • @ClamBuster4
    @ClamBuster4 3 роки тому +1

    proper champion... doesn't duck anyone, beats everyone (obviously accept...) my man has proper earned his success

  • @hrmouchshotrage63
    @hrmouchshotrage63 2 роки тому +7

    He's the man ! Love how he let's his father keep the money so he can stay sharp. Lot's of fighters have lost their fighting flame once being surounded by money

  • @assassin7250
    @assassin7250 3 роки тому +255

    We need Conor Mcgregor on this. We need Conor to be the first man to flex his 100 million dollars+

    • @SehMatjoe
      @SehMatjoe 3 роки тому +3

      @@user-sk4wf3ve6z ok

    • @SanjuSingh
      @SanjuSingh 3 роки тому +3

      @@user-sk4wf3ve6z lol! Lame comment

    • @weaver3636
      @weaver3636 3 роки тому +3

      @@user-sk4wf3ve6z Care to elaborate?

    • @user-sk4wf3ve6z
      @user-sk4wf3ve6z 3 роки тому

      @@weaver3636 Google it

    • @zaadana5947
      @zaadana5947 3 роки тому

      Haha ya hope McCasual?

  • @Unifyyyyyyy
    @Unifyyyyyyy 3 роки тому +15

    Well deserved Israel, and i love the way you respect and love your parents!

  • @ashleyd1379
    @ashleyd1379 3 роки тому +28

    I’m a massive ufc fan & actually haven’t been a fan of Izzys but it’s weird how one interview can change a person’s perspective 🧐. He seems a lot more grounded than I thought . Think you made a fan outtov me 🤙🏼

    • @bilgeturkkan6095
      @bilgeturkkan6095 3 роки тому +8

      He speaks very openly and is not afraid to give his opinion, my mistake was that I first assumed it was arrogance, but now I realise its confidence.

  • @overbet36
    @overbet36 3 роки тому +1

    The twist at the end was that none of it matters when you have good people around you and you're living your best life

  • @गैंडागेमिंग

    Adesanya is my favorite fighter and a human being…just a big fan with loads of respect 🙏🏻

  • @jackbrown2752
    @jackbrown2752 3 роки тому +127

    UFC, the definition of the Mob and fight club. You can never talk about the "Money" haha.

    • @ImranKhan-dp4bg
      @ImranKhan-dp4bg 3 роки тому +13

      Not true actually, there is no gag order or any legal or "mob" reasons that these fighters don't talk about what they get paid... They just don't want you to know their business.

    • @Itsfatso
      @Itsfatso 3 роки тому

      His gym actually has ties to the mongrel mob here in NZ lmao

    • @2552Zeus
      @2552Zeus 3 роки тому

      @@ImranKhan-dp4bg yea because they’re actually not paid…ufc fighters don’t share their salaries because they’re ashamed of what they make…they want the world to think that they’re making boat loads of money when most are actually making average blue collar salaries

  • @quasar4601
    @quasar4601 3 роки тому +20

    The best Striker in Ufc since the Spider 🕷
    Has earned every penny

    • @jaydeepsen4769
      @jaydeepsen4769 3 роки тому +1

      Adesanya's nowhere near Silva at his peak. Just ask Vitor Belfort

    • @laflameclips6522
      @laflameclips6522 3 роки тому

      @@jaydeepsen4769 Bruh what a joke😂😂

    • @jaydeepsen4769
      @jaydeepsen4769 3 роки тому +1

      @@laflameclips6522 shut up casual

    • @laflameclips6522
      @laflameclips6522 3 роки тому +1

      @@jaydeepsen4769 "CaSuAl"🥴 you sound like a complete moron for real

  • @rapperogsmooth2783
    @rapperogsmooth2783 3 роки тому +296

    Izzy looks like he’s 21 but he’s 32 😳

    • @starmorpheus
      @starmorpheus 3 роки тому +94

      Black don't crack

    • @Mafiatunes1
      @Mafiatunes1 3 роки тому +43

      I was disappointed when I found out he was only 2 years younger than Jon Jones. I really thought this guy was way younger by the way he acts

    • @ibraheemali7028
      @ibraheemali7028 3 роки тому +43

      @@Mafiatunes1 bruh he's two years older than Whittaker, took some time to wrap my head around that lol.

    • @southhour5241
      @southhour5241 3 роки тому +30

      Whittaker has multiple children he’s a different guy entirely. I love both but it’s bit glib comparing the two. A jovial whimsical guy and stoic structured guy a separate animals. Comparison is for those that aren’t result oriented.

    • @joshbojos9371
      @joshbojos9371 3 роки тому +1

      @Ben Dover he’s purple

  • @ashtonderojas821
    @ashtonderojas821 3 роки тому +2

    I love how he was trying to figure out how much he spent on vacation and was surprised how much he spent.

  • @zarataku9555
    @zarataku9555 2 роки тому

    This mans swag and story can be made into a blockbuster of a movie

  • @islarory8125
    @islarory8125 3 роки тому +11

    Stay humble my dude...I watch your fights you don’t draw me in by your skills but draw me in by the values in life you carry!

  • @DeadlyJimmy
    @DeadlyJimmy 3 роки тому +798

    It's not 'Ong Buck', it's Ong Bak 😂 Fix the description GQ!

    • @aquaticlibrary
      @aquaticlibrary 3 роки тому

      I’m rolling lmao

    • @songuyen1726
      @songuyen1726 3 роки тому +4

      Yuh. They even got the watch brand AP spelt wrong

    • @xinsanedefeatx
      @xinsanedefeatx 3 роки тому

      And I thought I was buggin for a second lmao

    • @LexLuther078
      @LexLuther078 3 роки тому

      Lmaooooooooo 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂

    • @Msdislam99
      @Msdislam99 3 роки тому +2

      @misuyy fong black don’t crack

  • @dattrax7
    @dattrax7 3 роки тому +41

    Wow! Since he made his first million with the Brunson and Anderson fights, he's had six fights and 4 as Champ, where he got cut into PPV money. Multimillionaire now!!! Saw another video where he said that he's bought a ton of real estate in New Zealand. He and his Father are smart men.

    • @daintydiagnostics7238
      @daintydiagnostics7238 3 роки тому +3

      Buying real estate as a multi millionaire. What an absolute genius! What else did you expect him to do with the money?

    •  3 роки тому +13

      @@daintydiagnostics7238 There are alot and i mean alot of athletes who went broke after they retire because they didn't invest, so yeah, he's smart with his money, bozo

    • @daintydiagnostics7238
      @daintydiagnostics7238 3 роки тому +2

      @ Spending 650K of his first million on vacation and a McLaren. Yeah he is definitely smart with his money clueless little fanboy.

    • @daintydiagnostics7238
      @daintydiagnostics7238 3 роки тому

      @ How is my comment bogus dummy fanboy?

    • @daintydiagnostics7238
      @daintydiagnostics7238 3 роки тому

      @ Maybe by your hoodlum standards or compared to the dummy athletes you look up to he is smart with his money. But to 99% of millionaires investing your money is common sense and a must to protect and grow your fortune .

  • @amadoumoustaphadieng8660
    @amadoumoustaphadieng8660 2 роки тому

    So happy you went back to the motherland Nigeria. Senegal, West Africa.

  • @shawnx7606
    @shawnx7606 2 роки тому +3

    Loved the interview GQ. Israel came across as grounded, but with Mad Swag. 😎✌🏾

  • @bensonsmiffsmiffwild5083
    @bensonsmiffsmiffwild5083 3 роки тому +25

    What a down to earth and all around humble guy! What a legend! Huge respects for Israel after watching this 🙏

    • @FAVVIB3Stv
      @FAVVIB3Stv 3 роки тому

      @Rvve Duio hw is Izzy a kiwi
      He screams Nigerian you are here claiming him as a kiwi .

  • @heyyosteve3322
    @heyyosteve3322 3 роки тому +13

    Izzy is a real champ 👏🏼 always dropping knowledge and what not 👑

  • @salim_Mt
    @salim_Mt 3 роки тому +17

    Can listen to Izzy all day. He's so open and intelligent

    • @MachTuck
      @MachTuck 3 роки тому +1

      and very well spoken

    • @bane4138
      @bane4138 3 роки тому

      And very nostalgic

  • @yonasasmelash9795
    @yonasasmelash9795 3 роки тому +1

    I love adesnya he confident without showing off

  • @texis4060
    @texis4060 3 роки тому

    I live by that quote ( make sure you're a valued member ).
    Because if youre not those people don't deserve you.

  • @masterk5066
    @masterk5066 3 роки тому +8

    Ong Bak was fire Im surprised that was some of his inspiration. Not enough people know about them movies. The actor plays in fast and furious too

  • @VictorAdekolaa
    @VictorAdekolaa 3 роки тому +10

    I didn’t want this to end. Love Izzy.

  • @pdb6157
    @pdb6157 3 роки тому +25

    Isreal is a rare idea person that even someone who never has talked to him can see how you could love to be around him

  • @AlexisMartinez-lr4vj
    @AlexisMartinez-lr4vj 3 роки тому +3

    He is really down to earth guy, much respect!