Israel Adesanya Recaptures Middleweight Championship
2 years agoIsrael Adesanya managed to recapture his middleweight championship on Saturday by knocking out Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287. Adesanya had 41 significant strikes, eight less than Pereira. In the second round, Pereira hurt Adesanya with leg kicks and went on looking for the finish, leaving himself exposed. Adesanya countered with an overhand right, hurting Pereira, and then followed up with a right hand again, knocking Pereira out. An argument could be made for a third fight between the two, considering the history that they share.
Source: Israel Adesanya Recaptures Middleweight Championship
Source: Israel Adesanya Recaptures Middleweight Championship