UFC Fight Night 44 paved the way for Edson Barboza to shine brighter than ever. The UFC world was beyond thrilled to watch Barboza’s jaw-dropping first-round knee knockout against Billy Quarantillo. With a record of 23 victories and 11 losses, the Brazilian fighter had a glorious fighting career. His knockout on Saturday was his ninth knockout, proving his mettle as a great fighter. The 37-year-old faced two consecutive losses before his bouts against Giga Chikadze and Bryce Mitchell before his bout against Quarantillo.

However, his latest victory and spectacular performance caught the attention of many skilled fighters, like Alex Pereira. Pereira was so impressed with Barboza’s fight that he called himself a fan of Barboza.

Edson Barboza’s knockout impressed Alex Pereira

Edson Barboza won the bout via knockout in just two minutes and thirty-seven seconds into the first round. The internet was taken by storm with the quick finish and the means of achieving it. The unbelievable knee knockout of the Brazilian spellbound the viewers. The reaction of the former middleweight champion was no different. Pereira took to his Twitter handle to express what he felt after watching Barboza’s knockout,

“Nice Knock out !! Definitely a fan of @EdsonBarbozaJR!! #UFCKansasCity” From the words of Pereira, it was clear that he was proud of his compatriot. Moreover, Pereira is a former two-time kickboxing champion who has earned some impressive knockouts in his fighting career.

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In the post-fight press conference, Barboza asked the UFC matchmakers to give him a top fighter, believing he deserves a better opponent. At the same time, he makes it clear that he came to the UFC with an aim—to stay and reign. He definitely wants to move forward and achieve greater heights in the world’s biggest MMA promotion. The 37-year-old believes that he has a long way to go.

But how exactly did the fight end to pave the way for several thrilling reactions and takeaways?

The brutal knee knockout

The enormous victory of Edson Barboza in Kansas City has definitely upgraded him into a fierce and creative fighter. The brutal knee knockout of Barboza was one of the most impressive knockouts in the history of the promotion. He timed it excellently. When Quarantillo became careless by ducking his head to try for a takedown, the knee landed flush on his face.

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Soon afterward, the referee came running to stop the fight. Now, the UFC community needs to wait longer to find out what exciting offers Barboza will receive in the future after the impressive fight. Did you enjoy the co-main bout? What did you make of Pereira’s comments? Let us know in the comments section below.

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