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According to Adesanya victory against Pereira in the rematch shows the need to overcome difficulty.
Israel Adesanya the Last Stylebender dominated UFC 287 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, by knocking out Alex Pereira in the second round to retake his middleweight throne.
It was challenging to score in the opening round due to its sluggish start.
Pereira began with three low kicks that connected, Adesanya threw a few punches here and there, but there weren't many noteworthy blows.
The fight abruptly and violently came to an end. Prior to Adesanya's stunning knockout, Pereira pressed up against the cage.
Adesanya's burden must be lifted by the victory. Throughout his martial arts career, Pereira has been a real pain in the neck.
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While they were both kickboxers, the two battled twice, with Pereira winning both matches.
Adesanya on how to be happy in life
After the victory against Pereira, Adesanya produced one of the greatest post-fight interviews in the octagon.
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The last style bender early morning on Easter Sunday, preached about the road to happiness.
After losing to Pereira twice in kickboxing and their first UFC meeting, Adesanya explained that it took a lot of work to get back to reclaim the UFC middlweight title.
He explained that he took all the criticism and worked hard to return to the top of the division.
He said, "I hope every one of you in this arena can feel this level of happiness just one time in your life.
“People, Earth; I need to say something, listen to me.
“I hope every one of you behind the screens or in this arena can feel this level of happiness just one time in your life.
"I hope all of you could feel how f***ing happy I am just one time in your lives. But guess what: You will never feel this level of happiness if you don’t go for something in your own lives.
"When they knock you down. When they try and s** on you. When they talk s*** about you. And they try and put their foot on your neck.
“If you stay down, you will never ever get that resolve. Fortify your mind and feel this level of happiness as you rise.
“Bro, they say revenge is sweet and you know me, I’ve got a sweet tooth,” Adesanya said. “You already know: This is f***ing sweet.”
Adesanya celebrates victory against Pereira in style
Adesanya after victory against Pereira on his way out of the octagon displayed the Nigerian flag.
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Adesanya celebrated with former Welterweight champion, American and Nigerian professional mixed martial artist Kamarudeen Usman.
The last style bender also met up with David Njoku American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
He is expected to return to New Zealand ahead of a return to the octagon later in the year.
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