This article explores the career of UFC light heavyweight champion Israel Adesanya, focusing on key rivalries that shaped his path to dominance.
The 37-year-old Brazilian fighter, Pereira , enters 2025 as the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion. He boasts a 9-1 record in the Octagon with five consecutive victories, four of them by finish. Pereira last fought at UFC 307, where he dominated, neutralized, and defeated his opponent. While awaiting his next fight assignment, let's revisit some rivalries that shaped his career.
Pereira cemented his spot as the top contender in the middleweight division when he knocked out Strickland in the first round at UFC 276 in July 2022. Strickland attempted to engage in a striking exchange, but Pereira's precision and patience proved too much. A left hook dropped Strickland, followed by two crushing right hands, securing the victory and marking Strickland's first knockout loss in over four years. Pereira's performance hinted at his potential. Adesanya exacted revenge on Pereira at UFC 287 in April 2023, reclaiming the middleweight title with a second-round TKO. Pereira, who had previously knocked out Adesanya in the fifth round, was defeated at 4:21 in the second round.
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