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Adesanya loses to Jan Blachowicz in UFC light heavyweight title
Previously undefeated middleweight champion Israel Adesanya loses to the Light heavyweight title-holder Jan Blachowicz. However, this defeat was a unanimous decision at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Previously undefeated middleweight champion Israel Adesanya loses to the Light heavyweight title-holder Jan Blachowicz. However, this defeat was a unanimous decision at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Adesanya was the sharper, more aggressive striker in the early rounds, however, Blachowicz survived the onslaught and eventually implemented his game plan.
Blachowicz turned the fight in the fourth round with an impressive takedown and strong groundwork, all but forcing the judges to give him the round.
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He took down Adesanya again midway through the fifth before ending the fight in a dominant position. Blachowicz joyously celebrated the latest victory in a late-career surge for a fighter who won his title last September after six years in the UFC and 13 years as a pro.
Meanwhile, fans especially Nigerians have taken to social media to express their immense support for the aggressive striker.
“Israel Adesanya will get trolled by some people after his loss. That’s a given. But as he said, he dared to be great. For that, he deserves immense props. It takes a special type of courage to step out of your comfort zone and put it all on the line as he did. Respect. #UFC259″
Israel Adesanya will get trolled by some people after his loss. That’s a given.
But as he said, he dared to be great. For that, he deserves immense props.
It takes a special type of courage to step out of your comfort zone and put it all on the line as he did. Respect.#UFC259 pic.twitter.com/ozN40AaASR
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) March 7, 2021
In addition, another fan also said:
“Stay Strong Israel Adesanya, once a champion, always a Champion”
Stay Strong Israel Adesanya ??,once a champion ,always a Champion ?? #UFC259
— Dehkunle of Africa ?? (@Dehkunle) March 7, 2021