NFL Stars Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson and Odell Beckham Jr. Shocked Over Israel Adesanya Knockout

The UFC fight nights always bring out the fans in sports stars from across the board. UFC fights have become a major go to for every sports star. The UFC 287 event saw many stars descend to watch Israel Adesanya knock out Alex Pereira. And it brought out the fan in NFL stars Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham J, and many others.

The night ended with a stunner, living up to the hype that drew fans from every walk of life. Burrow and Co. had the time of their lives from start to the end, exactly like a fierce NFL game they are more used to.

Israel Adesanya stuns Alex Perera 

The main attraction of the night was Israel Adesanya taking on Alex Pereira with the middleweight title on the line. And the fight came to a dramatic close when ‘The Last Stylebender’ unleashed his fury on Pereira to knock him out in the second round. Adesanya regained the middleweight title, leaving the audience, including the NFL stars, stunned.

Joe Burrow and the others will take the lessons they learned watching the fight to the football field next season. Burrow will look to finally clinch that elusive Super Bowl title, just like Adesanya got his title back. On the other hand, Odell Beckham Jr is looking to make a statement upon his return to a football field after more than a year on the sidelines.

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The excitement about the match was evident among the stars even before it started. From announcing their excitement on social media to making predictions, the NFL star had made it clear that they would be tuned into the match one way or another.

The Justin Jefferson pick and the Joe Burrow excitement 

Even before the big fight, the hype was real. The Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was very excited to watch Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira square off against each other, just like fans are excited every time he takes the field for the Bengals. “What’s up guys? Excited to be here at UFC. Always a great time. Excited for tonight,” Burrow said before the fight. Even the Chargers’ Joey Bosa was excited to back home to Miami. On the other hand, stars like Justin Jefferson and Odell Beckham Jr. gave their picks before the fight started and they couldn’t be more on target.

Gilbert Burns showcased what is to come by spoiling the homecoming of local boy Jorge Masdival. But the surprise was saved up for the last fight, which also brought out the fan in many of the NFL stars present at the venue. Will the stars stun the fans the same way Adesanya stunned all those watching? Will Burrow lift the Vince Lombardi after missing out on it from touching distance twice in two years? Tell us what you think in the comments.

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