The New York Times – Sports:
Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira to regain the 185-pound championship belt, winning a rematch of a bout he had lost in November amid a time of star turnover in the sport.
Category: Adesanya, Israel
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Adesanya Wants His U.F.C. Belt Back. Pereira Wants to End Their Rivalry.
The New York Times – Sports:
Israel Adesanya was knocked out by Alex Pereira at Madison Square Garden in a surprise. They fight again on Saturday for the U.F.C.’s 185-pound title.
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Israel Adesanya Doesn’t Care if You Think His UFC Fights Are Boring
The New York Times – Sports:
Israel Adesanya has cleared out most of his challengers and has faced criticism for some fights lacking flashy knockouts. “It’s a high-level game we play, but not everyone who watches is high-level,” he said.