Tonight, under the bright lights of New York City’s Madison Square Garden Arena, Alex Pereira was able to persevere in a tough battle versus Israel Adesanya, and emerge victorious to achieve the UFC middleweight title. Other than a few moments of clinching, and a couple of brief trips to the ground, this bout was an extremely tactful striking match, in which both competitors had shining moments.
Pereira Finishes Adesanya In Fifth Round To Earn Middleweight Crown