‘Izzy’s back in a big way’ – Pros react to Israel Adesanya’s KO of Alex Pereira at UFC 287

That was such a close round. Rounds like that should be a draw IMHO. But I think Izzy might’ve “looked” better to take the nod? I feel the strikes landed were super close. #UFC287

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 9, 2023

Ohhhhhh emmmmmm geeeee

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 9, 2023

😱😱😱😱😱😱

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) April 9, 2023

👀 congrats @stylebender

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) April 9, 2023

Congrats Izzy. That was nasty. #UFC287

— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) April 9, 2023

Izzy is back 🔥🔥🔥🔥 let’s go 🥶 🥶 wow that’s huge

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) April 9, 2023

😳😳😳 damn Periera was fighting really good and got a bit careless. Damn!

— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) April 9, 2023

Sheeeeeesh!!!! Statement made to reclaim the crown!! #UFC287

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 9, 2023

Woooooooow! Izzy is back in a big way! #ufc287

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) April 9, 2023

IZZY GETS IT DONE IN 2!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🎊🥳🎊🎉

Not hating on Pereira, just truly happy for the @stylebender ! Congrats DAWG!!#ANDNEW

— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) April 9, 2023

Congratulations on a successful rematch, @stylebender. If you want to try another one, you know where to find me. This time at middleweight for your belt. #UFC287

— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) April 9, 2023

The best middleweight of all time and I'm not arguing with anyone.@stylebender #andNEW 🫅🫅🫅

— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) April 9, 2023