Chimaev, Blachowicz call out Adesanya as UFC 287 win shakes up Twitter
The MMA world went berserk after Israel Adesanya regained the UFC middleweight throne with a brutal knockout of Alex Pereira on Saturday night at UFC 287.
Several fighters, including Khamzat Chimaev, Jan Blachowicz, Robert Whittaker, and Marvin Vettori, also saw the moment as an opportunity to set up their own fight with "The Last Stylebender."
Here are some of the best reactions to his stunning victory from Twitter:
Congratulations @stylebender see you soon 🫡
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) April 9, 2023
@stylebender Amazing fight and great story finisher. Rest up, see you soon. 👊🏽 @ufc
— Robert Whittaker (@robwhittakermma) April 9, 2023
Quadrilogy’s are fun.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 9, 2023
Good game @stylebender
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) April 9, 2023
Down the road will do it a third time
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
I’m coming #UFC287
— Bo Nickal (@NoBickal) 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
That’s how you do it baby…LFG!! #ufc287
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) 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
Wow ! What a fight !! This was the first time in 3 fights that adesanya was actually losing and also now the first time he wins. Crazy game. Big congrats to him ! #ufc287
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) April 9, 2023
I’m so happy yes Izzy
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) April 9, 2023
WOW WHAT A KNOCKOUT BY @stylebender #UFC287
— Aleksandar Rakic (@rakic_ufc) April 9, 2023
😳😳😳 damn Periera was fighting really good and got a bit careless. Damn!
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 9, 2023
The happiness IZZY was talking about was the happiness I felt after the Walker K.O.. When everyone counts you out and talks so much trash on you.. and you prove em wrong with ONE sequence. That's y I'm so happy for him to finally get his win! #UFC287
— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) April 9, 2023
Congrats to @stylebender on the ko win. What a way to come back and win after their previous fights together. GG.
— The Golden Boy (@edmenshahbazyan) April 9, 2023
I’m in awe of the mental strength of Israel, never beat him before, stands in front of him for the 4th time and goes out and does that… unbelievable
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) April 9, 2023
That was insane!#UFC287
— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) April 9, 2023
I thought Izzy would
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 9, 2023
Win this one . The universe wants a part III #UFC287
HE LET THE DOG OUT!!!
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) April 9, 2023
What a way to reclaim the belt!! #UFC287
Let's go 👊🏿💪🏿🇳🇬 @stylebender
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) April 9, 2023
That KO by Adesanya reminded me a bit of his KO over Whitaker. Let his oppt commit (putting himself in danger) and lured him into a massive shot. A bit of a sacrifice/gamble there but sometimes you gotta throw the cards on the table. Give me the trilogy! 🔥
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) April 9, 2023
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