For the first time in history! The UFC fighter won the fight by brutal knockout and became the new champion, setting a unique achievement. Video.
Israel Adesanya (24-2), a New Zealand fighter of Nigerian descent, defeated Alex Pereira (7-2) of Brazil to win the middleweight title at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The rematch at UFC 287 in Miami, Florida, ended in an early knockout.
After a rather sluggish first round, the second five minutes of the fight was a real super show.
Israel Adesanya wins UFC championship
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In the second round, the New Zealander repeatedly landed side kicks to his opponent's head. In response, the Brazilian athlete tried to counterattack, pinning the 33-year-old Adesanya against the net with a series of punches to the body and head.
Pereira attacks Adesanya
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The fighter from Oakland tried to hide behind a block, but was suddenly hit with a right hook to the head. Alex staggered backwards, received another similar slap and fell unconscious to the octagon floor.
Adesanya lands a right hook
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Israel managed to add one more control when the referee intervened, stopping the match.
Pereira was knocked out
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Before that, the fighters met at UFC 281 in November last year. Back then, Pereira defeated Adesanya, taking the title from him.
Pereira defeated Adesanya in 2022
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After winning in Miami, Adesanya wrote his name in the history of the UFC. He became the first middleweight to repeat as champion.
Israel Adesanya
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Commenting on his success, Israel said it was revenge.
"You know, people say revenge is sweet. And you know I have a sweet tooth. It's incredibly sweet. In spite of everything, Alex is a great champion," the Brazilian fighter said after the victory.
Israel Adesanya wins fight by knockout
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