UFC 290 is done and dusted as Alexander Volkanovski remains the undisputed featherweight champion. Furthermore, his teammate, Israel Adesanya, seemed to be over the moon after ‘The Great’ registered a TKO win as Michael Chandler, who was seated behind him, didn’t express much amusement about Izzy’s celebration. Many fans have shared their reactions to it on social media.
Throughout the first two rounds, Volkanovski used high pressure, ground control, and takedowns to smother Yair Rodriguez‘s crafty striking. He finished the Mexican in the third round to remain the featherweight division’s top dog. However, Israel Adesanya stole the show later with his over-the-top celebration.
Adesanya was HYPED for Volk 🙌 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/Aw7wxl05Ss
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 9, 2023
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It was a big day for City Kickboxing fighters Dan Hooker and Alexander Volkanovski, who each earned a victory at UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena. Both fighters put on commendable performances while teammate and middleweight champion Israel Adesanya cheered them on from the sidelines of the cage. ‘The Last Stylebender’ looked very pumped up after his Australian teammate defeated Yair Rodriguez. Moreover, he celebrated as if it was Volkanovski’s biggest fight, while Michael Chandler, sitting right behind him, could only watch.
UFC champ Israel Adesanya and NBA champ Jamal Murray celebrate their guy Alex Volkanovski’s win 🤝 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/d28mvw2C52
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) July 9, 2023
Denver Nuggets stars Jamal Murray and Israel Adesanya also came along with Craig Jones to celebrate the win together. Murray was on hand to support Alexander Volkanovski and entered the arena with the Australian champion before the PPV began. Let us see what the fans had to say about it.
Fans react to Israel Adesanya getting super “HYPED” after Alexander Volkanovski’s win
It perplexed the fans to see how the Nigerian-born Kiwi fighter celebrated the win. They noticed Michael Chandler right behind Adesanya and claimed that it confused ‘Iron’ at that sight.
Chandler looks so confused 😂😂😂😂
— iggy (@O_igggy) July 9, 2023
Moreover, some people claim that ‘The Last Stylebender’ embarrassed himself at UFC 290.
Adesanya was an embarrassment today
— wnso 🛡️🇺🇸 (@Salah23552134) July 9, 2023
Adesanya may have been under the influence of alcohol during the event, according to another fan’s belief.
LMAOOOOO bro Izzy is HAMMERED tonight 🤣🤣🤣
— Charlie Quinn (@CharlieQuinnMMA) July 9, 2023
One fan noticed that Michael Chandler didn’t seem to be impressed with ‘The Last Stylebender’.
Chandler isn’t amused 😅 pic.twitter.com/Kaodncpe4q
— Zoheb MMA (@ZohebMMA) July 9, 2023
The fans made a hilarious comment, claiming that Israel Adesanya believed that he was in a movie.
Bro thinks he’s in a movie but nah he’s happy for his brother I get it
— aden (@Aden522) July 9, 2023
However, they respect the fact that he always supports his teammates.
He’s so loyal to his teammates.. gotta respect it 🫶🏽
— T 💃🏽💸📈 (@tshine_bby98) July 9, 2023
That’s almost as emotional as he was for DDP
— Mandla Zwambila (@MandlaZwambila) July 9, 2023
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Furthermore, the UFC fans claim that he showed the same energy he showed when he confronted his next opponent, Dricus du Plessis.
Adesanya may enjoy the rest of the night with his teammates after their successful outing at the T-Mobile Arena. However, he will turn his attention to Dricus du Plessis as Dana White has scheduled their championship fight for UFC 293. We will have to wait and see if Adesanya will continue his dominance or if the UFC will see a new middleweight champion.
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