Graduation ceremony goes viral as student imitates Israel Adesanya's iconic archer celebration from UFC 287

Israel Adesanya is already inspiring the next generation of fighters after his archer celebration at UFC 287 went viral at a graduation ceremony.Adesanya finally conquered his Boogeyman when he defeated Pereira with a stunning KO in the second round of their MMA rematch. 'The Last Stylebender' not only earned his first win over the Brazilian but became the first middleweight in UFC history to have won the belt twice.Whilst the victory itself was an iconic moment of UFC history, Israel Adesanya's celebration was also just as impactful. After landing the devasting shots to 'Poatan', the Nigerian New Zealander pretended to be an archer and fired arrows at the body of his unconscious opponent.Watch the celebration here:BroBible@BroBibleIsrael Adesanya did Pereira’s arrow celebration after knocking him out #ufc287134982293Israel Adesanya did Pereira’s arrow celebration after knocking him out #ufc287 https://t.co/FiEenfMCDhThe newly crowned middleweight champion's actions clearly resonated with some fans, and a student opted to use the archer celebration on stage whilst graduating.Check out the video here:Spinnin Backfist@SpinninBackfist2.7/10 impersonation. Really should’ve practiced it more.22542.7/10 impersonation. Really should’ve practiced it more. https://t.co/akcnwQykXSFans have had mixed responses to the viral clip, with one fan suggesting the move was 'lame' from both the student and Israel Adesanya.&quot;It was lame when Izzy did it and even lamer when this guy did it lol&quot;Shinny@Me_titaniumshin@SpinninBackfist It was lame when Izzy did it and even lamer when this guy did it lol4@SpinninBackfist It was lame when Izzy did it and even lamer when this guy did it lolAnother fan joked that the celebration looked more like somebody trying to start their lawnmower.&quot;That ain't the izzy celly he's startin a lawn mower&quot;🙏@BRADiz3pic@SpinninBackfist that ain’t the izzy celly he’s startin a lawn mower5@SpinninBackfist that ain’t the izzy celly he’s startin a lawn mowerTwitter user @IAMMIKEO1 went against the grain and enjoyed the celebration.&quot;I liked it.&quot;All Espresso NO CAP@IAMMIKEO1@SpinninBackfist I liked it.1@SpinninBackfist I liked it.Check out more fan reactions below:Veluta@Ve_luta@SpinninBackfist izzy fans@SpinninBackfist izzy fansMatty Mafia@MattyMafia_@SpinninBackfist Cringe@SpinninBackfist CringeKing@iKingLouisii@SpinninBackfist Wow that’s bad6@SpinninBackfist Wow that’s badbrehs@eminentgoat@SpinninBackfist I feel sick1@SpinninBackfist I feel sickJaybee@notJaboyooo@SpinninBackfist Bring back bullying.39@SpinninBackfist Bring back bullying.Coby@CobyCohen5@SpinninBackfist So bad that I had to rewatch that shit to remember where it was from25@SpinninBackfist So bad that I had to rewatch that shit to remember where it was fromYou have tested politive for gambling degeneracy@USADA_UFC@SpinninBackfist Common Adesanya Fan L6@SpinninBackfist Common Adesanya Fan LDavi S. Pereira@King___David__@KennyBalii If you gonna do it at least do it properly!3@KennyBalii If you gonna do it at least do it properly!Sharkeisha 💖🦈@sharkeisha20s@KennyBalii I almost died of cringe70@KennyBalii I almost died of cringeIflowmann@iflowmannMMA@KennyBalii That’s dope13@KennyBalii That’s dopeAll Espresso NO CAP@IAMMIKEO1@KennyBalii Love it@KennyBalii Love itOllie🚶@B4NDOM4N@KennyBalii If he done it properly with a scream at the end then it would be class@KennyBalii If he done it properly with a scream at the end then it would be classJared Cannonier praises Israel Adesanya for victory over Alex PereiraJared Cannonier has nothing but respect for Israel Adesanya, after praising the mental strength that 'The Last Stylebender' showed in order to get the victory over Alex Pereira.Cannonier and Adesanya previously went head-to-head at UFC 276 but their bout saw the Nigerian New Zealander cruise to victory against the American. Despite the former animosity between them, both men have maintained a healthy amount of respect for one another.This was on show by the 'Killa Gorilla' when he spoke to Helen Yee last weekend. During the interview, the Texan native described Israel Adesanya's performance at UFC 287 as a 'classic'. He said:&quot;Izzy finished him this time the same way he almost finished him in the first round of their first [UFC] fight. I think [Adesanya] made some really good adjustments in there, really prepared for Pereira to put the heat on him, and he came out on top.&quot;&quot;It was a beautiful performance...He was moving his head just like last time and caught him with the jab and straight cross... A classic &quot;Catch the interview here (3:00):

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