Israel Adesanya shares his post-knockout feelings | UFC News

Adesanya's rivalry with Pereira hails from their kickboxing times. Recalling his knockout by Pereira at the 2017's Glory of Heroes 7, Adesanya stated he was winning until Pereira made a comeback in the third round and defeated him. This was his only knockout experience. He resisted the immediate medical attention, stating it wasn't as serious.