Nigerians congratulate Israel Adesanya after beating Alex Pereira

Nigerians have taken to social media to congratulate Israel Adesanya after his victorious win against Alex Pereira.

On Sunday, April 9, Israel Adesanya beats Alex Pereira by a knock out to reclaim the UFC middleweight belt title.

The Nigerian-born knocked out the Brazilian in the fourth second of the second round of the bout.

The match took place at the FTX Arena, Miami, Florida. Israel's victorious comes after Pereira defeated him last year.

Reacting to his win, some Nigerians have taken to social media to applaud the boxer for his victory.

Below are some comments;

Ayoola Akinsola: I love Adesanya Israel for three reasons,
1- He is a Nigerian
2-His never give up attitude
3. He looks so much like my immediate younger brother and they bear the same name.
Congratulations champ!

officialeldero1: Choi I woke up with this good news, Israel nwoke oma, your career came back to life with Jesus Christ. I am so happy mehn after Anthony Joshua’s victory then this.

iam_dark_i: Bless up Naija no dey carry last

hott_galz: Buhari is leaving office and all our belts are coming back

kelly.dreyton: But why he come beat the guy like thief na

choco_ray_1313: Na Anawo he use nack the guy? … The beating to much the guy self no fit stand up

rockboythegenre: Victory champion

gadzamaandiya: Congratulations dear for making you and our Country Nigeria proud

oshabasunday: Congratulations odogwu