UFC: UFC News: The stage is set, the crowd is pumped, and the anticipation is palpable as two titans of the MMA world, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, prepare to face off for the middleweight title. This isn’t just any fight, as Adesanya has a score to settle with Pereira, having been dominated and defeated by him three times before. But Adesanya’s knockout power is what sets him apart in this sport, and whether he’s taking on a seasoned veteran or a rising star, he always has the potential to end the fight with a single, well-placed strike. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
So, as we gear up for this epic showdown, let’s take a look at Adesanya’s top 5 KO victories and see if he can add another to his impressive record when he steps into the octagon to face his old nemesis.
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UFC: The top 5 knockout wins of Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya’s victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 243 will forever be etched in UFC history as one of the most remarkable moments. The middleweight kingpin, Whittaker, was hailed as one of the division’s elite fighters, but Adesanya’s striking prowess was simply too overwhelming for him.
When reminiscing about Israel Adesanya’s spectacular knockout victory, it is the UFC 243 match that immediately springs to mind. In round two, Adesanya expertly executed a crushing left hook that sent Whittaker tumbling to the mat, resulting in a decisive end to the fight and crowning Adesanya the new middleweight title holder.
Paulo Costa – UFC 253
At UFC 253, Israel Adesanya showcased an exceptional display of dominance against Paulo Costa. Despite Costa being unbeaten before the fight and considered a formidable opponent, Adesanya made it appear effortless.
In the second round, Adesanya caught Costa with a perfectly timed counterpunch that dropped him to the canvas, and he followed up with ground-and-pound until the referee stepped in to stop the fight. Notably, this is his last KO win up until now.
Derek Brunson – UFC 230
In his fourth UFC fight, Israel Adesanya faced off against Derek Brunson, a veteran of the sport with a reputation for being a tough and durable fighter. Adesanya proved that he was up to the challenge, however, landing a devastating knee to Brunson’s chin in the first round that ended the fight in just under four minutes.
Brad Tavares – TUF 27 Finale
Before he was a UFC champion, Israel Adesanya competed on The Ultimate Fighter 27, a reality television show that pits up-and-coming fighters against each other. In the finale of the show, Adesanya faced off against Brad Tavares, a seasoned veteran with more than 20 fights under his belt. Adesanya proved that he was a force to be reckoned with, landing a vicious head kick in the third round that ended the fight and earned him a UFC contract.
Marvin Vettori – UFC on Fox 29
Israel Adesanya’s fight against Marvin Vettori at UFC on Fox 29 was his second UFC fight and his first fight to go the distance. While Adesanya didn’t score a knockout in this fight, he still put on an impressive performance, showcasing his striking skills and earning a split decision victory over a tough opponent.
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