Israel Adesanya: High Commissioner of Nigeria Makes A special Request to Izzy after KO win over Alex Pereira, Check Reports

Israel Adesanya: UFC News: Israel Adesanya made history at UFC 287 by becoming the first fighter to recapture a UFC Middleweight Title. For that, Adesanya defeated longtime rival Alex Pereira via Knockout to reclaim the middleweight championship he lost to Pereira five months earlier. And now for his victory he has received a special request from the High Commissioner of Nigeria. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.

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Israel Adesanya Receives Congratulations from Nigerian High Commissioner After UFC 287 Win

The victory was an especially meaningful one for Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria before moving to New Zealand as a teenager. In recognition of Adesanya’s accomplishment and status as a source of pride for Nigeria, the nation’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Ambassador Anderson N. Madubike sent a letter of congratulations to Adesanya following his win at UFC 287. Which Izzy shared on Twitter. Check out the letter following. 

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— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) April 13, 2023

Madubike noted Adesanya’s rapid rise in the UFC, winning the middleweight title just one year after debuting with the promotion in 2018 and subsequently defending it five times. Adding to that, the letter stated, “On behalf of the Government and the people of Nigeria, my family, and staff of the Mission, I have the honour to congratulate you on your remarkable achievement on Sunday, 9th April 2023 in Miami, to regain the UFC middleweight title,” Madubike wrote. “It was an amazing achievement befitting the Nigerian spirit and your incredible attitude of never giving up.“

Israel Adesanya: High Commissioner of Nigeria Makes A special Request to Izzy after KO win over Alex Pereira, Check Reports

Israel Adesanya: High Commissioner of Nigeria Makes A special Request to Izzy after KO win over Alex Pereira, Check Reports

Adesanya who continues to proudly represent both Nigeria and New Zealand on the global combat sports stage his victory over Pereira was particularly noteworthy. As it marked his first victory against ‘Poatan’ after fighting for the fourth time in their careers. The win allowed Adesanya to reclaim the middleweight title that he had lost to Pereira in their previous encounter.

Izzy’ success in the UFC has made him one of the most recognizable and respected fighters in the sport, and his achievements have earned him widespread acclaim both in his home country of Nigeria and around the world. With the support of the Nigerian government and people behind him, Adesanya is sure to continue making waves in the world of mixed martial arts for years to come.

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