Israel Adesanya parle de Pereira vs Blachowicz, Ngannou au PFL & plus | Traduction française 🇫🇷

This is David Adesanya, your uncrowned 66kg champion, accompanied by the 2x middleweight champion, Israel, "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya How are you doing champion? I'm doing very well. I'm relaxing, working, living. All right, we are five weeks after UFC 287 is that right? Yes, five weeks. I feel like it was longer. I'm just starting to forget it now. I realize one thing. Sorry to interrupt you Yes, I forgot because we saw for a moment that it was consuming you a bit... and it's like it's all

about the fight and then the after fight, the euphoria, you look at all the content you get so deep into it and then recently I saw the highlight again "Ah, that's right, it happened" Yes, it did. Even I realized that it had been 2-3 weeks since I had watched the fight It was something that happened when I was doing kickboxing fights and I was just winning At the beginning, when I started to fight... my first, second, third fight I was watching them over and over again, 3 months, almost every d

ay or every day. And then I got to the point where I had done 20 fights and then 30, 40, and then I was watching them like... 10 times. Then I got to a point where I was watching a fight, that was when I was in China I watch a fight once and I'm like, "cool, what's next?" And I go on to the next one. At some point, I had to realize that I had to appreciate these moments and not only... I think after I had my first kickboxing loss or maybe second defeat in kickboxing, I remember winning again and

realizing what it felt like to win. And yeah, it faded, and then when I was just like, "okay, what's next?" I realized I had to sit back and enjoy it, soak it in. when we were watching Bert Kreischer, he said... "I like what Izzy is doing, he knows how to celebrate" and I never thought of that And he explained it better in his own way, but yes, you have to celebrate your wins So yeah, it's been three weeks since I watched the fight. how many times have you watched it? a short fight Yes, in all

... maybe nine times, but I watched it again this Saturday, first time in three weeks, just to see it again, but yeah, it's very addictive and that's it And it's just also the magnitude of the fight, against whom myself, what was at stake, everything. And to get over that, it's like amplifying it even more. And it just keeps amplifying. I'm glad I have the tools to know how now -- how you had it the other week that I had the post-fight blues, I didn't have that. And also the training. it helps.

Being back in the room, learning again, and having Craig (Jones) there. but how bad was it? Because you said you were euphoric the whole time you wanted to go to the casino and lose 20,000 dollars to make yourself sad. Hovering at 40,000 feet, how close were you you were close to landing? Nah. I'm still in the air. it's not even about the fight, it's just life. Everything, just everything, the combination of everything, but life itself is exciting. The things we do as a family, the things we do

as a business, what we do... with FREESTYLEBENDER We just blew the million so 😘 A lot of stuff... and it all adds up to my cup, if you will. And yeah, like I said, I, I'm glad I have the tools now because back then, young Israel, if I didn't know how to do it, I would go home and I was in trouble trying to fill the void with the wrong things and then the cup overflows and spills So yeah, I'm glad I have the tools now to calm down a bit and something else happens, we get a new momentum, and we

're off again and you relax, you get high, and you start to come down slowly rather than crashing. Yep. you're back in the room to "update your software". Tell me about it. First, tell me about the difference between camp and non-camp training, how you how you update the software. Being in camp is preparing for a fight. you have six weeks, five weeks, eight weeks, twelve weeks. Most of that time you're physically preparing for battle. But this is the time... but learning new things at this time,

yes you are learning new stuff, but it's better to learn outside the camp, like learning new martial skills how to do this, do that, defend this, and some things... So I have a lot of time on my hands until my next fight, we're doing physical training AB (physical trainer) would just say to me and I would just nod "so this week we're going to unload, then we're going to put in a new block" have you ever had a period in your career where you didn't have a fight but you weren't in the gym? Maybe

two weeks without going to the gym, maybe two or three weeks. But that's after a fight, I'm talking in general In general, no. Because some fighters say they're not at the gym if they don't have a fight scheduled Naaan... I can't do that. First of all, the people who help you, you have to help them too. That's one thing. Because of my travel it's really hard, but I make sure that whenever I can, I help them and I give of my body. But now it's time to imbibe knowledge today we worked on the back

holds... not that... should I even say? To talk about it, let's talk about Craig Jones, you brought back Craig Jones Yeah, you saw him around, yeah. So Craig, I like him, I like the work that he and Frank did with Alex for Islam he's also a long guy, with a similar physique to mine What is his weight class? I think he's 93, 88kg, he's a big guy, a thick guy too. Yeah, I feel like his game... I really like his game, and damn, it's magic brother It's the same thing when I'm in Atos (Andre Galvao

's room), some of these guys are literally doing magic but he, some of the things he does... I'm like, damn, he does it so effortlessly and I see parallels between that and my striking. And I even think... yeah, that's amazing! I love learning. Yeah, I like the process How is Craig as a person in general? He's cool. He's like a lazy ninja. What's a lazy ninja? You know what a sloth is, don't you? Yes. Long arms, relaxing in his tree... even in practice, sometimes he's like "okay, guys." I can d

o his voice, but like, he's just "ok guys" and then people in the back will keep talking. So I have to yell, because he doesn't project his voice enough sometimes. He's very soft as a person, which I like. even when he shakes your hand, I like that about men. He doesn't try to crush. He's shaking your hand. It's like he's stroking your hand. Like it was firm, but it's nice because sometimes so many times after sparring I had to learn to check people out because they're just excited to meet me an

d just (destroy your hand) like "damn! I was punching" kind of annoying So yeah, just sweet as a person, but he's a savage He's a wild one, but I really like that. He's just cool. He's not the typical... Your grappling in the fights against (Brad) Tavares and (Kelvin) Gastelum? you had a chance to show it a little bit. In your future fights would you like to explore this aspect of your game instead of trying to get up straight away? Because you do it so well Was it case by case, depending on th

e fight? Case by case, but I've explored it before. I tried just because -- I mean, if it's not broken, don't try to fix it. And it's not broken. Let's talk about your next fight, because Dana said in the post-fight conference last week, that you were still looking to fight soon So it's 100% certain that you'll wait until September? That's right. But before that, I was like, July. Did they give you any names? I tried to get Du Plessis at Death Star (Allegiance Stadium) Oh, that new thing. Yes, I

tried that. I tried to do it... maybe not during the international fight week because it was already booked but I tried for later. I thought, "f*ck it, just give it to me" since it's already there And I'm thinking "what's the point?" "Why wait?" So, your first impressions for Rob versus Dricus What percentage chance do you think Rob has of winning? This is the game we're playing... Currently Fight in three rounds. Oh, f*ck. I was just thinking about it Uh, percentage... I'd say Rob can probably

... And Dricus has two nostrils now. Yes it's a new mythical fighter. "2 nostrils" Dricus Yes. Let me see. I'd say Rob... Rob can probably finish him off in the second round or just beat him up for 3 rounds Dricus' only chance... I don't like this idea that there is no chance, because there is always a way But he can't hold on much longer Rob. I think Rob will be faster than him, in better physical condition. So yeah, he may have to make the fight ugly. Rob can also fight dirty Then yes, we'll s

ee. 90% chance for Rob? Yes. probably 70... But you really want Dricus I really want Dricus Maybe that's why I'm biased. Does it bother you that you might have to fight Rob at his house for the 2nd time? No, I think that's a different story. It's in a new state or a new city in Australia, another stage, I'm sure. Still on the subject of the stadium, there's no indoor stadium in Sydney. So, to get your point across... for example, Volk wins in July, you should be on the same schedule for your nex

t fight, if they want to go to Australia it has to be in an indoor arena. Yes, but it's not in Sydney. You'll have to go back to Marvel (Stadium) I feel like this fight would be too big for 20,000 people. Yeah... Yeah last time you were talking about Volk... Yes, what did I say last time? Yes, that's it. Because I was like that. I feel like Perth, for Islam versus Valk. I remember, yeah, I remember being frustrated and I even talked to Mick (Maynard) "why wasn't this fight in a stadium?" I remem

ber that. Yes, I do. But this one will be a nice day. It's going to be a beautiful day. It can be done in Sydney. I like Sydney. It's going to be a beautiful day, a sunny day. Speaking of places to fight, you and Eugene (Bareman) had a conversation last year about fighting in New Zealand and he brought some arguments and the end of this discussion was you wanting to leave... where was it? it was in the car Oh, yes, that's right I think it was in the car. I was thinking "is this being filmed"? no

it was a little different I was just there. Okay, and at the end of the day, he made a strong case. that it's only a few people that are causing the problem And the result is that you just wanted to stay in your position What was the result of that? There is no result yet. It won't go to New Zealand for a while And I think... we have other guys like Kai (Kara France), Dan (Hooker), even Volk, a lot of superstars, Carlos (Ulberg), the headliner here. I don't need to be main eventing here. but yo

u don't want to have to fight without having to travel, just wake up and go to the arena I've already done that. I've done it many times, "King in the Ring" (N-Z kickboxing orga) Right. I could appreciate that. I like to travel and fight so not very important to me. But, unless they apologize to Dan, the people who smeared us back then Dan is a fucking national hero. Whatever, I don't want to talk about it. But yes, unless it happens, which it won't. and it's serious look out for the local guys

right now, because you never know who you'll see You never know who's going to break through. And then you think, "oh, m*rde, I used to watch him fight." "I used to watch him when he was fighting at home." There are many of us going up right now, many of us. And I'm happy and privileged to see that happen and to see the resurgence that has happened with us, with New Zealand combat sports and now it's still going strong in Oceania, that part of the world It's beautiful. So yeah, stay tuned. For t

he fight against Pereira, you say you didn't care about the next opponents, that you were only focused on him Yes, it seems that considering how active you are you have 3 options: the 3rd fight against Pereira Second time, I think. Second time. because the second time they lost and didn't have a chance to ... you know what I mean? I did it twice because you're going to have to beat Rob for the 3rd time either these 3rd fights or you fight lower ranked opponents at 84kg or... fun fights at 93kg F

un fights in 93kg Which of these 3 options do you choose? I think, just beat everyone in my weight class And there's some guys coming up that are really good not as good, but they're really good. I see them. So yeah, I like those challenges. Also fun fights in 93kg Clearly, because if it's doable And also because you won't have a number 1 contender I would just take number 5 contenders #5, 6 and even 7 Yes, less well ranked. That's what I would aim for Let's talk about last weekend. We didn't do

the reaction video, but this is a crazy card I have one. I have a reaction. for Carlos? - Yes. you want me to mail it? No, it's not... I got the angle wrong, the camera angle. And also, I didn't sleep. I made a mistake with the angle. Oh, my God. You're not even in the frame! What did you think of Carlos' fight? Honestly, I was so excited. Because you can see how he was training during the week What did he look like? How did he feel? He was sharp and focused. Carlos knows how to hunt, stalk th

e prey. during the week, stay himself and relax. And then finally, at the time of the hunt, he's there. And it's gone. So, yeah, I love that he got in on The Rock I was excited. I was excited. And then he went into the cage and showed the guy... "you can come in..." he put him to bed so fast. short left hook And it wasn't even that hard. It was just.... it's hard, obviously. Is he the biggest puncher in City Kick-Boxing? The biggest kicker. I think the biggest kicker might be Junior Fa, I don't

even know now There are so many, I'm trying to think... But kicker, Carlos. He kicks like a fucking... Who is the biggest hitter? No, just with the bear paws, you can feel it Yes, what else? Also, Ian Garry, I know you like him. Oh yeah brother, he's clean He even planned it I think he said something I saw it today or yesterday, a video of him talking before the fight and saying that they wanted to hit him with a right high kick And yeah... I like the way he handles himself. I saw the guy, you k

now, what's his name? D-Rod (Daniel Rodriguez) I saw D-Rod during the fight week I think D-Rod was trying to ignore it But the way he (Ian Garry) approached it, "we're going to fight." "you don't need to get confused" even though I like D-Rod but if there is no confusion, there is no need to create it let's be professionals. And that's cool. he's got that mindset He's just that guy. Yeah, he's one of my favorite prospects. he knows how to play the game, that's for sure. He's got that nomad thing

going on too where he likes to travel with his family. He wants to come to New Zealand to train with you Between fights, he's getting better. He's improving the software. Yeah, I think he's a future champion for sure. Even now... because he's young. So he's clearly a future champion. All right, let's talk about the MMA news. Francis got the contract he was looking for. signed with the PFL. how happy are you for him? Very happy. What I wouldn't like is what One FC did Francis first offered them

"That's the offer I have on the table." "can you assure me of that?" They couldn't and then they came out with this statement saying "we're pulling out" and everybody tried to talk about it. I just thought it was twisted. They didn't have to do that. But it doesn't matter but as a friend, to see all the reviews he got online... Yeah, people were starting to say shit. I was just thinking "what the fuck?" "just stay tuned and relax" But yeah, that's good news. It's good for the sport, I think. Wha

t I really liked was the way that... his opponent has a million guaranteed That's cool. What he's doing with PFL Africa. Already, there's the AKO, African KO, Kamaru's I like some of the fights I see out there you can already see the potential. PFL Africa, anything you want. and Francis has a seat at the table That's cool. Yeah, but even that thing with his opponent who has a million guaranteed How many fighters are going to say to themselves that they have to go to the PFL? and will want to fig

ht Francis Because now Francis is the guy, it's the money fight So that's another twist that I like. Yes, I also think that the UFC is not stupid. I think it's a smart thing I think people didn't point it out Of course, they'll see it. "Oh, if I face Francis, I'm guaranteed a million." And even the top guys They'll leave. But yeah, I think the UFC, they're not stupid. They'll figure it out. They know how to adapt. And when something like that happens, in another area, it creates a shock wave in

the sport And a big enough wave may force the UFC to change its ways... even a small change. Yeah, that's because I'm happy that Shane Burgos was signed by the PFL Really? Yeah, because Shane... I think his last fight was Barboza. Yes Yeah, whatever, Shane's still coming to bang That's the guy you want in your organization but he's happy with his contract. Showtime (Anthony Pettis) is happy with his contract with the PFL. There are a lot of guys. Yeah, I feel like the UFC... I think I already sa

id this at the post-fight press conference, find a clip if you can. Francis made the right decision. I'm not going to dwell on it, but he's right. These are little things, you know? He's asking for things that should be mandatory. He wasn't asking for, you know, crazy, ridiculous things, various requests, you know? Even something as small as the, for the guys who fight on the prelims, having the fourth or third corner man paid and having their hotel paid. that puts them well And they don't have

to take it out of their 10 + 10k maybe even the 10k to pay their fourth or third corner man. You know, little things like that. So he's not being a diva. He has reasonable requests. And I felt like he should have gotten them. But then again he told me "that's not the way to do business." "But the way we do business has to change and it will change." That's just the guy who's going to kick the door down. But the UFC is going to change things. It's just that Rome wasn't built in a day So it's a b

ig f*cking action. So that's a shock wave. This forces the change. Yes, I agree. Yes, speaking of Dana... But I like the special announcement because it gets the ball rolling, How did he do it? I was in bed, I saw his post and it's like I'm going to make a special announcement in 30 minutes live. But it's much better than doing a short post. Ok big announcements, let's start with Alex vs Jan he was supposed to get a 6 month suspension after being ... - shut down But it's going to be four, three

and a half months for his return you've already faced Jan How do you think this fight is going? I think Jan is going to take him down and just beat him up Jan is going to stand with him for a little bit, but he'll end up bringing him up against the cage or taking him to the ground like he did to me I don't think he's going to dive in the legs so I think he's going to bring it against the cage something we saw in the fight with Jan the pre-fight the fights Jan had before yours he was always rushi

ng, rushing, and the plan was to counteract him on his entries But in the fight, he locked in his striking defense everything was protected I forgot about that, actually. It's weird because... now that you mention it, it's true. How frustrating was it to be confronted with that? It wasn't frustrating at the time, because I was fighting it from time to time but also just... Yeah... that's respect. Yeah, that's also something that nobody expected. Because everybody thought that... I thought he was

going to fight like he normally does, but he did it at the right time and brought me down So, yeah, he could get countered on the way in. It depends, what if he puts it on the ground? and the ground clearance. I don't know. I don't know, we'll have to see. I don't know, I'm not going to make a f*cking prediction for this fight, but for now, it's funny. I think this is a good matchup to do - for the BMF belt. I didn't realize the BMF belt was still up for grabs, but I guess if it is, that's coo

l. And it's even a title that I guess can stay. Would you like to fight for this title? Maybe... ah, I don't know. What would you qualify as a BMF? I'm a f*cking geek or something. an anime belt? Yes, an animated belt The stuff I could put on it, that would be fun. But I'm trying to think, what do you qualify as a BMF? Is that an appearance? A character? A style? Is it just violence? that there's blood every time you fight? What is that? I don't know. I'm trying to think, but I'm thinking "what

the..." I think it's a combination of the violence and the fighting and the attitude too. I feel like when it comes to attitude... are you street? Are you gang? Gaethje and Poirier are savages in the cage but on the outside they are nice guys They're not out there throwing water bottles Yeah. But yeah, I think it's a mixture of all of those. But I mean, it's a fight that -- that card from UFC 291 it looks super super loaded Your documentary is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this June i

n New York. What can people expect from this? Can you give us a little teaser? I've seen it now twice in the last nine months or so at some point, when it wasn't really finished. And at the stage where it was 95% or 98% complete. even though I'm not the protagonist in this story, and that it's not about me, but about another athlete. I feel like people need to look at this. I feel like men need to look at this. Just, there's a lot you can learn, even if you don't like me. There's a lot you can l

earn about being... p*tain. I hate it. I don't hate that it's about me -- I try not to stroke my own ego. but just being emotionally intelligent, be a killer, be a savage, be a lion, but being a lamb, like duality, the masculine and the feminine in each of us, the balance of the person. Yes, there are a lot of things. Even when I look at it, I think it's... cool to see each other from that point of view. But yeah, that's a good message. I think it's entertaining, it's funny, it's sometimes heart

breaking. But yeah, I can't wait for it to come out. That's gross. Some parts, I'm just like... Because you know me, my private life is my private life. there are things that I don't really expose to the world. But yes, sometimes it's good to show a little bit, so that you can be vulnerable and show everybody that you are still human So yes, this is one of those moments I kind of did that. And yeah, I can't wait for everyone to see it. and all the critics say shit about it. It'll be fun. There w

ill be a lot of complimentary comments. Don't get me wrong, there will be. But also, there will always be -- I'm ready for it, the: "it was too this, it was too that." I'm bulletproof. it's as far in advance as I prepare myself So when that happens, I'll just be... I was ready for it. I'm too fast. that was the last one All right, thanks for your time today. Oh, look at that. Thank you.