Israel Adesanya has faced Alex Pereira in several fights, including kickboxing and MMA matches. Adesanya emerged victorious in their last encounter at UFC 287, but he was taken aback by Pereira’s recent impressive victory.
Following his light heavyweight title win at UFC 300 in November, Pereira defended his title against former champion Jamahal Hill. Pereira secured a knockout victory over Hill just three minutes into the main event, showcasing his dominance in the division.
Cameras captured Adesanya’s shocked reaction to Pereira’s win, illustrating his surprise at the outcome of the fight.
Adesanya was visibly stunned, demonstrating little reaction initially before eventually responding with a brief, incomprehensible word.
Other fighters, including Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, also expressed their amazement at Pereira’s performance on social media.
The impressive victory by Pereira at UFC 300 elicited reactions from both fans and fellow fighters, highlighting the significance of his achievement in the sport.
