UFC 314 wasn’t just one of the most action-packed events in recent memory — it was also the night two of the sport’s biggest legends, Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman, sat cage side and reacted live to every insane moment the card delivered.

From shocking knockouts to controversial decisions, and an electric main event that had the crowd on its feet, the former champions were fully engaged — and their raw reactions are going viral across social media.

Here’s what went down, what they said, and why fans are begging for more fighter reactions like this at every PPV.

Caught on Camera: Legends Losing Their Minds

As the cameras frequently panned to the front row at T-Mobile Arena, fans were treated to a show within the show — with Adesanya and Usman throwing their hands in the air, jaw-dropping in sync, and even jumping up after massive moments in the Octagon.

Their reactions during these fights stood out the most:

Main Event: Jamal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka II

After Hill landed a wild spinning elbow in Round 2, Adesanya was seen literally standing and clapping, mouthing “BROOO!”

Usman covered his face, then pointed to Hill and shouted, “He’s different, bro — he’s dialed in!”

Co-Main: Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Belal Muhammad

During a scramble-heavy third round, Usman leaned over to Izzy and said, “This man’s got cardio for days,” while Adesanya nodded, adding, “But Shavkat’s calm under fire — scary calm.”

Controversial Decision: Paddy Pimblett vs. Renato Moicano

As the scorecards were read, both fighters were visibly stunned.

“They gave it to Paddy?” Adesanya mouthed, raising an eyebrow.

Usman just shook his head and laughed, saying, “That’s why you don’t let it go to the judges.”

Expert Eyes, Fighter-Level Commentary

What made the moment even better for fans was seeing how two former world champions broke down fights in real time — not from a desk, but with fighter instincts and emotion.

Fans on Twitter were quick to notice:

“Forget commentary, just mic up Izzy and Usman every PPV,” one fan tweeted.
“They’re more entertaining than half the broadcast,” said another.

Their mix of technical insight, raw emotion, and deep respect for the fighters gave fans a unique cage-side perspective that most never get to experience.

Two Kings, Still Students of the Game

Despite being retired (Usman) and on hiatus (Adesanya), both men clearly still live and breathe this sport.

“I still love this game,” Adesanya said in a quick interview after the event. “I’m watching like a fan — but also like a predator, soaking it in.”

“Every time I sit cage side, I learn something,” Usman added. “This next generation? They’re hungry.”

Fans React: “Mic Them Up Full Time!”

The demand for more of these moments is loud and clear. After UFC 314, fans have been flooding the UFC’s official pages with requests to:

Launch a “Cage Side Legends” livestream

Add fighter cams and live mics for PPVs

Bring Adesanya & Usman on as guest analysts or co-commentators

It’s clear: when legends react, the fans win.

Final Thoughts: Legends Respecting the Future

UFC 314 will go down as a classic — not just for the fights, but for what was happening outside the cage too.

Seeing Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman — two of the greatest to ever do it — light up, celebrate, and respect the new generation was a beautiful reminder that even when the gloves come off, the love for the game never fades.

And who knows? Maybe one of them caught the itch to come back.

After all… those reactions looked a lot like two kings who miss the war.