Israel Adesanya Just Got MASSIVE Praise From UFC Legend Kamaru Usman For Brutal Pereira KO!

Israel Adesanya's impressive knockout victory over Alex Pereira has sent shockwaves through the UFC community, with many fans and fighters alike hailing the Nigerian-born New Zealander as one of the sport's most fearsome competitors. Now, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has added his name to the list of Adesanya's admirers, praising the middleweight champion's brutal knockout win over Pereira as "even more impressive" in light of Pereira's recent dominant performance.

For those who may have missed it, Pereira recently took on Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307, and his performance was nothing short of dominant. The Brazilian fighter unleashed an inhuman amount of punishment on his opponent, eventually securing a TKO win in the second round. It was a performance that left many in the UFC community wondering if anyone could stop Pereira's rise to the top.

But Adesanya had other plans. The middleweight champion took on Pereira in a highly-anticipated matchup, and it was clear from the opening bell that Adesanya was on a mission. Using his quickness and agility to evade Pereira's powerful strikes, Adesanya slowly began to take control of the fight, landing several good shots and wearing down his opponent.

The end came in the fifth round, when Adesanya caught Pereira with a devastating combination that sent the Brazilian fighter crashing to the canvas. It was a knockout win that left many in the crowd on their feet, cheering for the dominant performance from the middleweight champion.

And according to Usman, Adesanya's knockout win over Pereira was all the more impressive given the Brazilian fighter's recent performance against Rountree Jr. "I think it's even more impressive when you consider how Pereira looked in his last fight against Rountree," Usman said in a recent interview. "He was dominant in that fight, and to see Adesanya come out and take care of him the way he did was really something special."

Usman's praise of Adesanya's performance is just the latest in a long line of accolades the middleweight champion has received in recent days. Fans and fighters alike have taken to social media to praise Adesanya's dominant performance, with many hailing him as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.

And while Adesanya's victory over Pereira was certainly impressive, it's worth noting that the Brazilian fighter is no slouch. Pereira has been one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC in recent years, with a string of impressive wins that have left many fans and fighters alike wondering if anyone can stop him.

But Adesanya was up to the challenge, and his victory over Pereira has cemented his status as one of the best fighters in the UFC. With a long line of potential opponents waiting in the wings, it's clear that Adesanya will have his hands full in the coming months. But for now, he can bask in the glory of his impressive knockout victory over Pereira.