Israel Adesanya Defeats Alex Pereira By KO Right Hand At 4:21 Of Round 5
Adesanya Reclaims Middleweight Title With Stunning Knockout
Final Results, Winner Interviews, Exclusive Adesanya Interview
On Saturday in the main event of UFC 287 in Miami, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya definitively proved that he was the superior fighter when he knocked out Alex Pereira in the fifth round. Adesanya had lost twice to Pereira in kickboxing, but he showed that MMA is a different sport. He controlled the fight from the beginning, and he eventually knocked out Pereira with a right hand at 4:21 of the fifth round.
This was a huge win for Adesanya, who is now 23-2 in his MMA career. It is also a big win for the UFC, which has been looking for a new star to replace Conor McGregor. Adesanya is a charismatic and exciting fighter, and he has the potential to be one of the biggest stars in the sport.
In the post-fight interview, Adesanya said that he was "relieved" to finally defeat Pereira. He also said that he is now looking forward to defending his title against other top contenders.
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