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UFC 281

Alex Pereira knocks out Israel Adesanya again

Alex Pereira knocks out Israel Adesanya again
No more Nigerian champion, Just like Kamaru Usman, Adesanya loses UFC middleweight title to Alexsandro Pereira
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Brazilian Alexsandro Pereira defeated Nigerian-New Zealander professional mixed martial artist Israel Mobolaji Adesanya at Ultimate Fighting Champions (UFC) 281 in the early hours of Sunday, November 13, 2022.

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Adesanya seeking revenge after losing two fights to Pereira in kickboxing back in 2016 and 2017.

The 33-year-old Adesanya started the fight with cautiousness as he does however towards the end of the first round was able to get Pereira to respect his striking power.

 

Just before the end of the first round, Adesanya landed he huge shot that send Pereira to the ground but time was over.

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In the second round, Pereira dominated Adesanya and landed the takedown to level the judges' score card.

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