Israel Adesanya Talks Viral "I'm Prepared to Die" Clip, Alex Pereira Rematch w/ Taylor Rooks
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UFC champion Israel Adesanya sat down with Taylor Rooks to talk iconic "I am prepared to die" moment, his upcoming rematch with Alex Pereira, being inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender and more.
Watch the full interview now 🍿
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Meeting LeBron at Drake’s House
4:11 - Being Player One
10:19 - Setting boundaries with fans
12:33 - On attachment
13:56 - On the viral “I am prepared to die” clip
20:44 - Adesanya on social media
22:00 - Why all men need to watch the doc about Adesanya
24:24 - Exposing his family and future kids to the spotlight
35:31 - On Alex Pereira
40:16 - Adesanya on his fighting spirit
42:54 - Fight fight as a kid
49:18 - Wildest thing Israel’s done to cut weight
53:45 - How to pronounce “Adesanya”
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Comment your favorite Israel quote from the interview
@rockstar24688
Жыл бұрын
I don’t throw and hope, i aim and fire
@drewf6063
Жыл бұрын
Favorite quote is “you should talk to my friend Drew F. He over there but he’s shy and thinks you’re beautiful”
@hmsp7799
Жыл бұрын
None , they’re all cringed
@handsolo1546
Жыл бұрын
U might copy the recipe, but the sauce ain't the same!
@dannyboy536
Жыл бұрын
Why would you want to quote such a repulsive person?
This is a conversation, not an interview. Kudos to Taylor for asking some brilliant questions, actually listening and then asking follow-up questions for clarification. Ms. Rooks is emotionally intelligent and insightful. Great job, sis!
@TheBossVinegar
Жыл бұрын
Your name is Andrew which implies that you’re a guy, and yet you said “sis” in the terms of the way girls say it. Got some explaining to do bud.
@shable1436
Жыл бұрын
She's hot and smart
@andrewbrown3410
Жыл бұрын
@@TheBossVinegar I do, huh? Wait right there for my explanation...
@TheBossVinegar
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewbrown3410 Now that I’m reading your reply again, you actually have really articulate terminology and your sentence is grammatically impeccable. You put commas where they should be, your punctuation was on point, you capitalized places where capitalization was necessary, etc. The only problem I see with your statement is that you put 2 spaces after “then” and before “asking”. Other than that you’re awesome, not too often where you see people in KZread comment sections with advanced levels of English like yours. Chef’s kiss.👌🏼
@a1pwn
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Some interviewers just ask question after question, not even acknowledging the answer, let alone acknowledge the emotion presented.
The best Adesanya interview I've ever watched. Second to David's tho... no one can test the uncrowned 145 pound champ.
@seantorres4787
Жыл бұрын
blakamoto is coming for the interim while volk is at 55
@Gigga101
Жыл бұрын
Pivot podcast is the best one
@JimChap
Жыл бұрын
Of course, that goes without saying.
Damn, Taylor killed this This is a career defining interview for her
@zoned3mon838
Жыл бұрын
She did great
This is the first time I've seen an MMA fighter on Bleacher Report
@TanRicky321
Жыл бұрын
They know the sport is growing
@olaoluwaakinyemi418
Жыл бұрын
As he said, there's levels to this shit!!!
Taylor is a great interviewer. She knows how to create a comfortable & open environment. For the guest, it’s like talking with a good friend instead of doing an interview. Her good energy is contagious & her ability to flow with the conversation is second to none. You can tell she’s genuinely a good-hearted & cool person. Great listener & speaker. Very calming, intelligent, & insightful. Keep killing it 💙
Izzys best interview to date, mainly because it's all fresh questions. And the host is actually listening.
@polster2
Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree, too many reporters have their list of questions running in their head the next question without listening to the answers.
Great interview. I've watched a million Izzy interviews and none of the hosts got this much gems out of him. Salute
@QUANT_Trader88
Жыл бұрын
I said the same thing
@c_rock3512
Жыл бұрын
Combination of Taylor being good at her job and also ridiculously gorgeous
@Warpig9
Жыл бұрын
STUNNING & BRAVE.
She asks great questions. Better than most MMA interviews I've seen.
@Niveksllew
Жыл бұрын
That isn't saying much since the mma "journalists" are straight garbage. But agree with you, this was the best mma interview I've seen and the same questions weren't regurgitated like every other mma outlet.
Damn! This lady is so centred and grounded which allows her to flow and go deep! When two artist connect you get this! Amazing 🔥
@mayorthando4611
Жыл бұрын
My man u get that one right
Adesanya can really hold a conversation with everyone. Great insight. Taylor rocks!!
@WILLMINGTON101
Жыл бұрын
i think its rooks lol
@bobanderson9715
Жыл бұрын
They have a great chemistry together.
You know he had to get that burp in. Respect.
@SPACECOWBOY705
Жыл бұрын
Always 🤣
@raphaelness1239
Жыл бұрын
almost every interview he does for years! wonder what he does to cause it?
@acdnan
Жыл бұрын
@@raphaelness1239 probably to relax. It may be a ritual.
@sipho6013
Жыл бұрын
It’s not an Izzy interview without a burp. Someone will make a good compilation of his burps 1 day.
“I’m the shit but I know I ain’t shit.” 🔥
@adhielden3470
Жыл бұрын
'Frozen like Elsa' that shit was soo cooold
@wisewigga7129
Жыл бұрын
@@adhielden3470 like elsa
Izzy is the most interesting UFC fighter, so intelligent and authentic
One thing I admire in this guy is his consistency in what he says in all his interviews. Am proud that he is a Nigerian
@bobanderson9715
Жыл бұрын
Adesanya is my 2nd favorite of alltime behind Matt Hughes.
"ITS BETTER TO BE A WARRIOR IN THE GARDEN THEN A GARDENER IN THE WAR"
What an amazing interview. You guys are brilliant. So smart. Keep going Sis. ❤️💪🏿🙏🏿
I respect this man intelligence. I remember losing a bowling match and everyone kept saying I was defeated. I had to correct them. I was beaten but at no point I was defeated. They told me,you are a sore loser, what's the difference between the two. I told them defeated is mental and physical. Beat is when you lost. Being beat has nothing to do with the mind. Being defeated is a choice but being beaten isn't.
@briancockerham4731
Жыл бұрын
unfortunately he lost the war... and is now making up excuses... he will hit the PED's harder than ever right now
These two’s authenticity made this interview great. Loved it.
She's just done Izzy's most open and in-depth interview.
Bleacher Report needs to give Taylor a raise with these phenomenal questions. I just watched some of the deepest insights I have ever seen when it comes to one of my favorite fighters. Adesanya's fighting spirit has really grown this season, but you were able to capture the more personal parts of his life and emotions that makes a fighter whole.
This is such a good interview, the interviewer has really good energy
Absolutely loved this interview! Great job Taylor & Good Luck on your fight Izzy!!!!!!
What an amazing interview! First time watching this and this interviewer, but definitely not the last.
Great chemistry between these two
Great interview. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Such an amazing natural flow, she is so intelligent and beautiful. This isn't an interview this is two family members having a family conversation
@youngerudit2524
Жыл бұрын
I don't think they had family members conversation off cameras
@JoeyCentral
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I’m typically not into black girls, but I’d definitely have sex with her.
@rollandsaxton
Жыл бұрын
@@JoeyCentral I give recognition to beauty regardless of nationality. Lol I'm an equal opertunist. 😂😂
@youngerudit2524
Жыл бұрын
@@JoeyCentral nobody asked what you were into,clown
Wow super impressed by this interviewer. Refreshing to see a beautiful women who does interviews better than most men. I’ve seen almost every Izzy interview the last 5 years and she really threw some shit at him I haven’t heard asked before. Def made me a fan, well done taylor.
@Last_Chance.
Жыл бұрын
You must be black
Taylor’s feelin that Izzy vibe, they’d make a nice couple
Izzy being interviewed by a whole Goddess.
@nordstrandmusicinternation9518
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir
The best interview of Israel I listened to so far, great content!
great questions and flow of conversation. Awesome job Taylor
Learnt so much about myself in this interview…. Thank you Taylor
Good lord Taylor Rooks....
Man Taylor is the best interviewer I’ve ever listened to. I can tell her prep is top notch
This was a great interview. Probably one of the best from Adesanya. She asked some great questions!
An incredible Conversation/interview
Taylor this interview was great!
Love this conversation 🔝
You look authentic together I must say. Kudos to both of you guys. Beautiful interview.
@fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor5244
Жыл бұрын
They would make a good looking couple for sure
First time coming across Taylor. She's a good interviewer 👏🏽
Great interview best one yet
This was a great interview!
What a great interview!
Dang idk if I should call this an interview but this is just a masterpiece,kicking off beautifully and ending it perfectly.I could even listen to this before sleep,anytime.I might repeat to watch this interview again.Amazing chemistry from Izzy and Taylor.
@Warpig9
Жыл бұрын
THIS IS A MASTERPIECE 👏🏾 This is what Democracy looks like!
Izzy lowkey was tryna shoot his shot with that nut story 😂
@themarathoncontinues4211
Жыл бұрын
She liked that too😂
Damn she’s really a 10 sheeshhh no plastic or nothing just natural beauty who else came for her 😂😂
@EZ_Money101
Жыл бұрын
I'm here for both. Pause!! I came to listen to what he had to say about this wknd easy fight and partially thought she was his hidden GF. I hope she's his future wife. Their energy is next level.
@banditpablo
Жыл бұрын
shes a 10 with 10x10 bodies
@Nawalta
Жыл бұрын
@@EZ_Money101 Pretty sure she’s American and he lives in New Zealand…
@vascobenavente1532
Жыл бұрын
She fine as hell
@JKAnu-yq1tr
Жыл бұрын
She's very easy to look at.
The best interview ever🎉❤
This is a great interview!
Best interview I've seen in a very long time
Good interview...Taylor, excellent job
Fantastic interview.
What a brilliant interview💯
This lady needs her own channel. Phenomenal interviewer. Way different than the status quo. Should be monitizing her own audience. There is a certain respect, understanding, care, and relatability with the athlete I haven't seen much of, especially in MMA media.
Awesome interview 🎉🎉🎉
One of the best interviews I have seen, she is amazing
what a great interview
Izzy is indeed a complete role model of a sound minded fighter mentally, and in all aspects of life. He will always be remembered, coming into this game with a God gifted frame, unassuming beating everybody in the division. " Am not worried about you, you are skinny bro" After words, then boom.
I wasn’t a fan of Izzy years ago. I now respect him greatly. It’s been a slow process but this interview was next level inspiring. I hope it inspires new questions from current interviewers. Great job on both sides. Great dance.
Damn she is an excellent interviewer intelligent, witty and sincere she's also very gorgeous 😍
Can't believe I watched an hour interview with a fighter on youtube. Master class conversation.
One of the best interviews with Izzy...and with any UFC fighter...
Talented people 🙏🏿🔥 Great chemistry Great interview
this girl is a natural great interview , we need more like her
Amazing interview
Comprehensive Interview/Interaction, Blackbelt Work… I had a HUMONGOUS SMILE On My Face Through Out This Interview, 👊🏾👸🏾🦁👸🏾🦁🇳🇬🇺🇸
wow.. bloody good interview
Great and impressive interview.
Greatest interview ever
Great interview, they are both super intelligent and present in the conversation.
Man I love this man! Honest, Transparent, Humble, Courageous, Master, Forever White Belt, and Gangsta!
Taylor is absolutely stunning and fantastic at what she does. This was a great conversation
Taylor is a freaking awesome interviewer!! Her questions made me see another side of this guy. She is brilliant.
Great interview
Fantastic conversation
The best interview
If I were someone famous for my talents, I'd love Taylor Rooks to conduct the interview. She really allows the person to be understood and comfortable as a person. The nuance in her follow up questions is 2nd to none. Great work again Ms. Rooks and good luck Israel Adesanya!
👨🏿💻 💜 Taylor was deep yet not to intrusive. This is how to conduct an interview. Their chemistry was amazing & very platonic. Stylebender keeps it where you can reach it. 👏🏾👏🏽👏🏼👏🏻👏👏🏿 We need a follow-up from these two 🔮
Taylor Rooks is such a gem. great interview
Great interview, Izzy has such a chill, calm vibe about him, really hope he beats Alex Pereira 👏👏👏
She’s always good at interviews
Wow best interview thus far kudos to Taylor for asking different questions not the usual asked questions
She is such a good listener!!!!!!
Yeah, Israel is right about Taylor. She turned this into a cool conversation, almost effortless. 👏🏾
Interviewer did a great job. Very impressed.
I really liked it!!
5:57 not adesanya trynna impersonate Mike🤣🤣🤣come on man that's the best thing I've seen in a long time🤣🤣lmao
Kudos kudos kudos to Taylor for such a relaxed, fun interview. You can tell they enjoyed the conversation and it makes us viewers inherently enjoy it that much more. Taylor is an absolutely beautiful woman inside and out…. And of course Izzy the man
Best Israel Interview to date - in my opinion.
Great interview. Even though we hinted on the sport, but she really got into the figher’s psyche. Adesanya is a great ambassador of the sport. A lot of MMA fans can’t differentiate the showman from the real person
Player 1 really stuck with me this time. Thanks for the game
Clear and pretty meaningful interactive meet❤
Izzy burping without hesitation has to be one of his signature moves now, he did it on First Take with Stephen A. too 🤣🤣
@StPauli57Ghetto
Жыл бұрын
He pretend to be very humble, this is why he do this.
This man has fought nothing but killers literally the fastest strongest most athletic fighters on the planet and made it look easy. You got this brody and wise words from a decent man
This is totally giving me “meet-cute” vibes. I ship. I ship. Then again it can be easy to conflate charisma and professionalism with chemistry 🤷🏿♂️ Either way, fantastic interview.
I love izzy's powerfully intelligent imagination ...I see that this is his super power.
@EZ_Money101
Жыл бұрын
Any man that knows himself is very powerful.
@amysmith7582
Жыл бұрын
@@EZ_Money101 facts
This was dope
good interview by taylor
Taylor Rooks is a certified baddie
S/o for this interview! MMA just needs NBA type spotlight for its next growth stage. We need more of these!