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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Moreover, some people claim that ‘The Last Stylebender’ embarrassed himself at UFC 290.

Adesanya may have been under the influence of alcohol during the event, according to another fan’s belief.

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One fan noticed that Michael Chandler didn’t seem to be impressed with ‘The Last Stylebender’.

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The fans made a hilarious comment, claiming that Israel Adesanya believed that he was in a movie.

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However, they respect the fact that he always supports his teammates.

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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.

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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.

What are your thoughts on Adesanya’s celebration? Drop your comments below.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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