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Fighters react to Alex Pereira dethroning Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 Alex may be his kryptonite

UFC 281: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira History repeated itself at UFC 281 after defeated to become the new middleweight champion of the world. Much like their 2017 rematch in kickboxing, Adesanya looked like he was on his way to victory before getting caught. The Nigerian-born Kiwi convincingly won the first few rounds, landing the cleaner shots on Pereira. However, 'Poatan' proved once again that he only needed one shot to change the outcome. In the fifth and final round, the Brazilian landed a massive left uppercut, forcing the champion to cover up. Pereira proceeded to unleash a brutal barrage of punches on Adesanya. Check out the finishing sequence in the clip below: AND NEW ALEX PEREIRA KNOCKS OUT ISRAEL ADESANYA IN ROUND FIVE AND NEW ALEX PEREIRA KNOCKS OUT ISRAEL ADESANYA IN ROUND FIVE After several unanswered punches, referee Marc Goddard decided to step in with 2:01 remaining on the fight clock. 'The Last Stylebender' immediately went up to the official to protest the stoppage, but the fight was over. Pereira became the new UFC middleweight champion with only five professional MMA bouts under his belt. Here's how the pros reacted to the insane ending of UFC 281.

UFC fighters react to Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira

Former UFC light heavyweight champ congratulated Alex Pereira on the massive upset. Jones, of course, has a brewing rivalry with Israel Adesanya, so many could think that he was taking a subtle jab at his rival. However, it appeared that 'Bones' was only being sincere in his message to the new champion. It’s already yours Champ, Congratulations! Incredibly happy for you and your team. There's a new king in the middleweight division There's a new king in the middleweight division It’s already yours Champ, Congratulations! Incredibly happy for you and your team. Welterweight contender Belal Muhammad addressed the big narrative of the fight. After three bouts across kickboxing and MMA, Israel Adesanya just couldn't find a way to beat Alex Pereira. Man had him almost finished in the first and he got finished in the last .. Alex may be his kryptoniteMan had him almost finished in the first and he got finished in the last .. Alex may be his kryptonite Ex-UFC two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo pointed out that unpredictability is why MMA is such a "beautiful" sport. His sentiments were echoed by featherweight superstar Max Holloway, who was utterly surprised by the result. Respect to both and Alex Pereira. What makes MMA such a beautiful game is a fight ain’t over til it’s over! Can’t wait to see the quadrilogy! Respect to both and Alex Pereira. What makes MMA such a beautiful game is a fight ain’t over til it’s over! Can’t wait to see the quadrilogy! This sport man This sport man Women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes sent her regards to her compatriot. 'The Lioness' was overjoyed to have another Brazilian UFC champion. Brazil has one more champ tonight! Congrats to pereira. Brazil has one more champ tonight! Congrats to pereira. Meanwhile, and Luke Rockhold have already started calling out the new champion. Earlier this year, Rockhold noted that the only way he'll come out of retirement is if Alex Pereira beats Israel Adesanya and he's presented a title shot. But, of course, that's a big if. Let me fight with this guy, 1 road finish him Let me fight with this guy, 1 road finish him I’ll be backI’ll be back Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson, Cody Garbrandt, and Brian Ortega expressed how surprised they were. Garbrandt even claimed that he predicted the fight to end how it did. OOOHHH MYYY GOOODNESSS!!!!!! OOOHHH MYYY GOOODNESSS!!!!!! Holy shit that was freaking wild!! Pereira got some serious power.Holy shit that was freaking wild!! Pereira got some serious power. Bro that fight was crazy!! Lived every minute of it!!! Congrats Bro that fight was crazy!! Lived every minute of it!!! Congrats Called that shit!!!Called that shit!!! Meanwhile, Mike Jackson churned out a spicy take after the fight. 'The Truth' is convinced it was a bad stoppage and that Adesanya should have been given more time to defend himself. Derek Brunson agreed with Jackson's assessment. That was a bad stoppage That was a bad stoppage Thought they could’ve let that fight go a little longer tbh Thought they could’ve let that fight go a little longer tbh Check out more UFC 281 reactions below: Congrats to Alex, unlucky Izzy you’ll be back. Congrats to Alex, unlucky Izzy you’ll be back. History repeats its self.History repeats its self. Preposterous powerPreposterous power Woooow 5th roundWoooow 5th roundKhamzat is a terrible matchup for alexKhamzat is a terrible matchup for alex Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found