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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  • @BleacherReport
    @BleacherReport Жыл бұрын

    Comment your favorite Israel quote from the interview

  • @rockstar24688

    @rockstar24688

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t throw and hope, i aim and fire

  • @drewf6063

    @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

    @hmsp7799

    Жыл бұрын

    None , they’re all cringed

  • @handsolo1546

    @handsolo1546

    Жыл бұрын

    U might copy the recipe, but the sauce ain't the same!

  • @dannyboy536

    @dannyboy536

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would you want to quote such a repulsive person?

  • @andrewbrown3410
    @andrewbrown3410 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @shable1436

    Жыл бұрын

    She's hot and smart

  • @andrewbrown3410

    @andrewbrown3410

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheBossVinegar I do, huh? Wait right there for my explanation...

  • @TheBossVinegar

    @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

    @a1pwn

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed. Some interviewers just ask question after question, not even acknowledging the answer, let alone acknowledge the emotion presented.

  • @Humanitip
    @Humanitip Жыл бұрын

    The best Adesanya interview I've ever watched. Second to David's tho... no one can test the uncrowned 145 pound champ.

  • @seantorres4787

    @seantorres4787

    Жыл бұрын

    blakamoto is coming for the interim while volk is at 55

  • @Gigga101

    @Gigga101

    Жыл бұрын

    Pivot podcast is the best one

  • @JimChap

    @JimChap

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course, that goes without saying.

  • @LuG8911
    @LuG8911 Жыл бұрын

    Damn, Taylor killed this This is a career defining interview for her

  • @zoned3mon838

    @zoned3mon838

    Жыл бұрын

    She did great

  • @ricardobjj24
    @ricardobjj24 Жыл бұрын

    This is the first time I've seen an MMA fighter on Bleacher Report

  • @TanRicky321

    @TanRicky321

    Жыл бұрын

    They know the sport is growing

  • @olaoluwaakinyemi418

    @olaoluwaakinyemi418

    Жыл бұрын

    As he said, there's levels to this shit!!!

  • @Brian-qo3qi
    @Brian-qo3qi Жыл бұрын

    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 💙

  • @jf1341
    @jf1341 Жыл бұрын

    Izzys best interview to date, mainly because it's all fresh questions. And the host is actually listening.

  • @polster2

    @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.

  • @TylarDurdenMMA
    @TylarDurdenMMA Жыл бұрын

    Great interview. I've watched a million Izzy interviews and none of the hosts got this much gems out of him. Salute

  • @QUANT_Trader88

    @QUANT_Trader88

    Жыл бұрын

    I said the same thing

  • @c_rock3512

    @c_rock3512

    Жыл бұрын

    Combination of Taylor being good at her job and also ridiculously gorgeous

  • @Warpig9

    @Warpig9

    Жыл бұрын

    STUNNING & BRAVE.

  • @Mistanyycguy
    @Mistanyycguy Жыл бұрын

    She asks great questions. Better than most MMA interviews I've seen.

  • @Niveksllew

    @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.

  • @mred7553
    @mred7553 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @mayorthando4611

    Жыл бұрын

    My man u get that one right

  • @jaker.3527
    @jaker.3527 Жыл бұрын

    Adesanya can really hold a conversation with everyone. Great insight. Taylor rocks!!

  • @WILLMINGTON101

    @WILLMINGTON101

    Жыл бұрын

    i think its rooks lol

  • @bobanderson9715

    @bobanderson9715

    Жыл бұрын

    They have a great chemistry together.

  • @christophersigl6252
    @christophersigl6252 Жыл бұрын

    You know he had to get that burp in. Respect.

  • @SPACECOWBOY705

    @SPACECOWBOY705

    Жыл бұрын

    Always 🤣

  • @raphaelness1239

    @raphaelness1239

    Жыл бұрын

    almost every interview he does for years! wonder what he does to cause it?

  • @acdnan

    @acdnan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@raphaelness1239 probably to relax. It may be a ritual.

  • @sipho6013

    @sipho6013

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s not an Izzy interview without a burp. Someone will make a good compilation of his burps 1 day.

  • @rachelroderman
    @rachelroderman Жыл бұрын

    “I’m the shit but I know I ain’t shit.” 🔥

  • @adhielden3470

    @adhielden3470

    Жыл бұрын

    'Frozen like Elsa' that shit was soo cooold

  • @wisewigga7129

    @wisewigga7129

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adhielden3470 like elsa

  • @Jimmy071176
    @Jimmy071176 Жыл бұрын

    Izzy is the most interesting UFC fighter, so intelligent and authentic

  • @frankadetokunbo9450
    @frankadetokunbo9450 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @bobanderson9715

    Жыл бұрын

    Adesanya is my 2nd favorite of alltime behind Matt Hughes.

  • @William679able
    @William679able Жыл бұрын

    "ITS BETTER TO BE A WARRIOR IN THE GARDEN THEN A GARDENER IN THE WAR"

  • @kickingitwithbrothersmalls
    @kickingitwithbrothersmalls Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing interview. You guys are brilliant. So smart. Keep going Sis. ❤️💪🏿🙏🏿

  • @stevemclendsy3911
    @stevemclendsy3911 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

  • @t-rex165
    @t-rex165 Жыл бұрын

    These two’s authenticity made this interview great. Loved it.

  • @kuramobay2445
    @kuramobay2445 Жыл бұрын

    She's just done Izzy's most open and in-depth interview.

  • @technopriest8686
    @technopriest8686 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mugen9499
    @mugen9499 Жыл бұрын

    This is such a good interview, the interviewer has really good energy

  • @thinkingthoughtsart
    @thinkingthoughtsart Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved this interview! Great job Taylor & Good Luck on your fight Izzy!!!!!!

  • @AlxThSeal
    @AlxThSeal Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing interview! First time watching this and this interviewer, but definitely not the last.

  • @lindani07
    @lindani07 Жыл бұрын

    Great chemistry between these two

  • @Jay-gd5fi
    @Jay-gd5fi Жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Enjoyed every minute of it.

  • @rollandsaxton
    @rollandsaxton Жыл бұрын

    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

    @youngerudit2524

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think they had family members conversation off cameras

  • @JoeyCentral

    @JoeyCentral

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. I’m typically not into black girls, but I’d definitely have sex with her.

  • @rollandsaxton

    @rollandsaxton

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoeyCentral I give recognition to beauty regardless of nationality. Lol I'm an equal opertunist. 😂😂

  • @youngerudit2524

    @youngerudit2524

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoeyCentral nobody asked what you were into,clown

  • @chrisp6829
    @chrisp6829 Жыл бұрын

    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.

    @Last_Chance.

    Жыл бұрын

    You must be black

  • @gthang1157
    @gthang1157 Жыл бұрын

    Taylor’s feelin that Izzy vibe, they’d make a nice couple

  • @OttertheSkysplitter
    @OttertheSkysplitter Жыл бұрын

    Izzy being interviewed by a whole Goddess.

  • @nordstrandmusicinternation9518

    @nordstrandmusicinternation9518

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes sir

  • @pedroloto
    @pedroloto Жыл бұрын

    The best interview of Israel I listened to so far, great content!

  • @MrDaffysci
    @MrDaffysci Жыл бұрын

    great questions and flow of conversation. Awesome job Taylor

  • @oluwafemiomotoso8887
    @oluwafemiomotoso8887 Жыл бұрын

    Learnt so much about myself in this interview…. Thank you Taylor

  • @hanglolo14
    @hanglolo14 Жыл бұрын

    Good lord Taylor Rooks....

  • @centerfield8924
    @centerfield8924 Жыл бұрын

    Man Taylor is the best interviewer I’ve ever listened to. I can tell her prep is top notch

  • @Brandiflu_
    @Brandiflu_ Жыл бұрын

    This was a great interview. Probably one of the best from Adesanya. She asked some great questions!

  • @Solomissionz813
    @Solomissionz813 Жыл бұрын

    An incredible Conversation/interview

  • @thehotbox3743
    @thehotbox3743 Жыл бұрын

    Taylor this interview was great!

  • @andrelinogomes4121
    @andrelinogomes4121 Жыл бұрын

    Love this conversation 🔝

  • @lwazintintili782
    @lwazintintili782 Жыл бұрын

    You look authentic together I must say. Kudos to both of you guys. Beautiful interview.

  • @fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor5244

    @fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor5244

    Жыл бұрын

    They would make a good looking couple for sure

  • @henrooo
    @henrooo Жыл бұрын

    First time coming across Taylor. She's a good interviewer 👏🏽

  • @Rixx432
    @Rixx432 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview best one yet

  • @c-dotproctah7390
    @c-dotproctah7390 Жыл бұрын

    This was a great interview!

  • @noneatallatanytime
    @noneatallatanytime Жыл бұрын

    What a great interview!

  • @lukhmanhakim8782
    @lukhmanhakim8782 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Warpig9

    Жыл бұрын

    THIS IS A MASTERPIECE 👏🏾 This is what Democracy looks like!

  • @bigbuckz6014
    @bigbuckz6014 Жыл бұрын

    Izzy lowkey was tryna shoot his shot with that nut story 😂

  • @themarathoncontinues4211

    @themarathoncontinues4211

    Жыл бұрын

    She liked that too😂

  • @JayMelo11
    @JayMelo11 Жыл бұрын

    Damn she’s really a 10 sheeshhh no plastic or nothing just natural beauty who else came for her 😂😂

  • @EZ_Money101

    @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

    @banditpablo

    Жыл бұрын

    shes a 10 with 10x10 bodies

  • @Nawalta

    @Nawalta

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EZ_Money101 Pretty sure she’s American and he lives in New Zealand…

  • @vascobenavente1532

    @vascobenavente1532

    Жыл бұрын

    She fine as hell

  • @JKAnu-yq1tr

    @JKAnu-yq1tr

    Жыл бұрын

    She's very easy to look at.

  • @taofeekyusuf5031
    @taofeekyusuf5031 Жыл бұрын

    The best interview ever🎉❤

  • @WarrenWilliamscoaching
    @WarrenWilliamscoaching Жыл бұрын

    This is a great interview!

  • @Adontheimperfectionist
    @Adontheimperfectionist Жыл бұрын

    Best interview I've seen in a very long time

  • @ericbandar944
    @ericbandar944 Жыл бұрын

    Good interview...Taylor, excellent job

  • @ChanMorgan
    @ChanMorgan Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview.

  • @JMarleyandMemphis.
    @JMarleyandMemphis. Жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant interview💯

  • @jason6213
    @jason6213 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @stougyco
    @stougyco Жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jjjohnson5771
    @jjjohnson5771 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews I have seen, she is amazing

  • @george45620
    @george45620 Жыл бұрын

    what a great interview

  • @nkechiota9165
    @nkechiota9165 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @hadleymon1303
    @hadleymon1303 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sollydogg
    @sollydogg Жыл бұрын

    Damn she is an excellent interviewer intelligent, witty and sincere she's also very gorgeous 😍

  • @chinagoromtashie3735
    @chinagoromtashie3735 Жыл бұрын

    Can't believe I watched an hour interview with a fighter on youtube. Master class conversation.

  • @brankotomovic2922
    @brankotomovic2922 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews with Izzy...and with any UFC fighter...

  • @DB-qx7dr
    @DB-qx7dr Жыл бұрын

    Talented people 🙏🏿🔥 Great chemistry Great interview

  • @BlackSheepTruthMedia
    @BlackSheepTruthMedia Жыл бұрын

    this girl is a natural great interview , we need more like her

  • @JIdaiko
    @JIdaiko Жыл бұрын

    Amazing interview

  • @ayo30s
    @ayo30s Жыл бұрын

    Comprehensive Interview/Interaction, Blackbelt Work… I had a HUMONGOUS SMILE On My Face Through Out This Interview, 👊🏾👸🏾🦁👸🏾🦁🇳🇬🇺🇸

  • @LionheartMindExplosion
    @LionheartMindExplosion Жыл бұрын

    wow.. bloody good interview

  • @damondsh
    @damondsh Жыл бұрын

    Great and impressive interview.

  • @QUANT_Trader88
    @QUANT_Trader88 Жыл бұрын

    Greatest interview ever

  • @daviddean2082
    @daviddean2082 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview, they are both super intelligent and present in the conversation.

  • @kirkmartin8338
    @kirkmartin8338 Жыл бұрын

    Man I love this man! Honest, Transparent, Humble, Courageous, Master, Forever White Belt, and Gangsta!

  • @dotsongray
    @dotsongray Жыл бұрын

    Taylor is absolutely stunning and fantastic at what she does. This was a great conversation

  • @JatJelz
    @JatJelz Жыл бұрын

    Taylor is a freaking awesome interviewer!! Her questions made me see another side of this guy. She is brilliant.

  • @kevinly171
    @kevinly171 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview

  • @keishonsmall7198
    @keishonsmall7198 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic conversation

  • @apallow9814
    @apallow9814 Жыл бұрын

    The best interview

  • @rashidsharif6431
    @rashidsharif6431 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @shlmel
    @shlmel Жыл бұрын

    👨🏿‍💻 💜 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 🔮

  • @Radsnark-
    @Radsnark- Жыл бұрын

    Taylor Rooks is such a gem. great interview

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview, Izzy has such a chill, calm vibe about him, really hope he beats Alex Pereira 👏👏👏

  • @UrbanEconomist5
    @UrbanEconomist5 Жыл бұрын

    She’s always good at interviews

  • @dalemacha740
    @dalemacha740 Жыл бұрын

    Wow best interview thus far kudos to Taylor for asking different questions not the usual asked questions

  • @MiCiNpk
    @MiCiNpk Жыл бұрын

    She is such a good listener!!!!!!

  • @niivekclesio1429
    @niivekclesio1429 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Israel is right about Taylor. She turned this into a cool conversation, almost effortless. 👏🏾

  • @mannyvega1983
    @mannyvega1983 Жыл бұрын

    Interviewer did a great job. Very impressed.

  • @andreacdavilamo3683
    @andreacdavilamo3683 Жыл бұрын

    I really liked it!!

  • @moonmanadventures2941
    @moonmanadventures2941 Жыл бұрын

    5:57 not adesanya trynna impersonate Mike🤣🤣🤣come on man that's the best thing I've seen in a long time🤣🤣lmao

  • @nickfruge5639
    @nickfruge5639 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TraderDT
    @TraderDT Жыл бұрын

    Best Israel Interview to date - in my opinion.

  • @xftbllplyr2091
    @xftbllplyr2091 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @chespraosromain4229
    @chespraosromain4229 Жыл бұрын

    Player 1 really stuck with me this time. Thanks for the game

  • @bigrichmediahouse5418
    @bigrichmediahouse5418 Жыл бұрын

    Clear and pretty meaningful interactive meet❤

  • @dominicgutierrez8948
    @dominicgutierrez8948 Жыл бұрын

    Izzy burping without hesitation has to be one of his signature moves now, he did it on First Take with Stephen A. too 🤣🤣

  • @StPauli57Ghetto

    @StPauli57Ghetto

    Жыл бұрын

    He pretend to be very humble, this is why he do this.

  • @saymynamebitch9186
    @saymynamebitch9186 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ThaAlfaMale
    @ThaAlfaMale Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @The.Golden.Door.
    @The.Golden.Door. Жыл бұрын

    I love izzy's powerfully intelligent imagination ...I see that this is his super power.

  • @EZ_Money101

    @EZ_Money101

    Жыл бұрын

    Any man that knows himself is very powerful.

  • @amysmith7582

    @amysmith7582

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EZ_Money101 facts

  • @theredpoweranger
    @theredpoweranger Жыл бұрын

    This was dope

  • @Greatest_ever
    @Greatest_ever Жыл бұрын

    good interview by taylor

  • @Doofenshmirtz1088
    @Doofenshmirtz1088 Жыл бұрын

    Taylor Rooks is a certified baddie

  • @hellcatrambo7402
    @hellcatrambo7402 Жыл бұрын

    S/o for this interview! MMA just needs NBA type spotlight for its next growth stage. We need more of these!

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