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Israel Adesanya Knockout: Every Time ‘Izzy’ Has Won a UFC Fight via KO, Watch Video

Israel Adesanya Knockout: Every Time ‘Izzy’ Has Won a UFC Fight via KO, Watch Video

Israel Adesanya Knockout: UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya took a step closer to cementing himself as the best middleweight in UFC history. The charismatic fighter proved many doubters wrong by knocking Alex Pereira last weekend. So, in the aftermath of his impressive win, we look back at Israel Adesanya’s knockout wins. For more combat sports news, […]

Israel Adesanya Knockout: UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya took a step closer to cementing himself as the best middleweight in UFC history. The charismatic fighter proved many doubters wrong by knocking Alex Pereira last weekend. So, in the aftermath of his impressive win, we look back at Israel Adesanya’s knockout wins. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.

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Adesanya viciously knocked out Alex Pereira with two overhand rights. The New Zealander silenced many doubters who questioned whether ‘The Last Stylebender’ packed genuine knockout power. And after Adesanya shut down these doubts, we will now look at all of his knockout wins in the UFC.

Israel Adesanya Knockout: Every Time ‘Izzy’ Has Won a UFC Fight via KO, Watch Video

Israel Adesanya Knockout: Every Time ‘Izzy’ Has Won a UFC Fight via KO, Watch Video

 

Israel Adesanya knockout: Who has Israel Adesanya knocked out in the UFC?

5. Israel Adesanya vs Rob Wilkinson

In his first UFC fight, Adesanya took on Rob Wilkinson. Wilkinson started the fight well and Adesanya had to defend a bunch of takedowns. After a fairly even first round, Wilkinson tried more of the same. However, Adesanya showed his class. Eventually, the pressure from the New Zealander was too much for Wilkinson.

4. Israel Adesanya vs Derek Brunson

In 2018, Adesanya took on Brunson, in what was supposed to be his toughest test at the time. And the two engaged in an electric first round. Brunson tried desperately to take Adesanya down while the New Zealander had a few good shots of his own. Eventually, Adesanya showed his speed and precision and landed a perfect combination with two vicious knees. This dropped Brunson. After that, Adesanya smelled blood and finished the fight.

3. Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker

Adesanya’s third knockout in the UFC was in the undisputed title bout. The two met in Australia in 2019 to crown the division’s best. And after an entertaining and high-octane bout, Adesanya proved he belonged at the top, with an incredible combination to knock out one of the toughest fighters in the UFC.

2. Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa

Adesanya’s fourth knockout and one of his most famous came in 2020 against Paulo Costa. The Brazilian spoke a great deal before the fight and targeted Adesanya’s lack of power as his weakness. However, Adesanya put on a near-perfect striking clinic. Ultimately, Adesanya knocked out Costa in the second round without barely absorbing any significant strikes.

1. Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira

And finally, Adesanya’s best knockout is his most recent. Many expected Adesanya to struggle against Pereira’s power. And those who predicted Adesanya to win predicted a decision victory. However, after letting Pereira exert himself, Adesanya unleashed a perfect right overhand and followed up with another. This knocked Pereira out cold.

So there you have it. These are all the times Israel Adesanya has knocked out his opponents in the UFC. Which do you think was the best?

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