Adesanya's Epic Comeback: Regains UFC Title with Knockout Victory.

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Adesanya's Epic Comeback: Regains UFC Title with Knockout Victory.
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Israel Adesanya regained the 185-pound championship belt by knocking out Alex Pereira in a rematch of a bout he lost in November, bringing a moment of stability to the UFC amid a time of star turnover in the sport. Adesanya had been the UFC's 185-pound division champion since 2019 and defended the belt five times, becoming one of the promotional company's biggest stars in the process. His defeat in November to Pereira aligned with a string of upset losses for longstanding champions.

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