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Israel Adesanya has once again proved himself to be the king of the middleweight division in the UFC. Adesanya faced off against Alex Pereira for the second time in MMA at UFC 287. This time he emerged victorious, knocking Pereira out in the second round to win back his title. This was the first time Adesanya defeated Pereira. ‘Poatan’ had emerged as the winner in their first three encounters.

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The fight was an intense one, with both fighters displaying their striking prowess. However, Adesanya was able to capitalize on a mistake made by Pereira and landed a devastating punch that put Pereira on the canvas. Adesanya quickly followed up with a hammer fist, forcing the referee to stop the fight.

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Jason Momoa congratulates Israel Adesanya

After the fight, Adesanya took to social media to celebrate his win. He posted a picture of himself with his arms raised in victory, captioned with the words “3-1 = 2 time UFC champion.” The picture was a testament to Adesanya‘s hard work and dedication, and his fans were quick to congratulate him on his win.

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One of Adesanya‘s most notable fans, Jason Momoa, also commented on the post, writing “king!” The comment was a clear indication of the respect that Adesanya has earned not just from his fans, but from other fighters and celebrities as well.

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Adesanya‘s win against Pereira was a significant milestone in his career, and it solidified his position as one of the best fighters in the world.

Pre-fight meet between Adesanya and Jason Momoa

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Hollywood star Jason Momoa even met Israel Adesanya before his fight UFC 287 fight. This was when Adesanya was traveling to Miami. Both personalities met and had a brief conversation. Momoa even complimented Adesanya about his height. ‘Izzy’ uploaded a YouTube blog that features his meeting with Momoa.

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Israel Adesanya‘s win at UFC 287 was a remarkable achievement. His knockout victory over Alex Pereira was a testament to his skill and dedication, and his post-fight celebration and Jason Momoa’s comment only added to the excitement surrounding his victory. Adesanya‘s future in the sport looks bright, and fans can’t wait to see what he’ll do next.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.

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