NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira knocks down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Alex Pereira of Brazil punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira reacts after the end of a round during his Middleweight fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira celebrates after knocking down Israel Adesanya during the 5th round on his way toward winning their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Alex Pereira walks out of the octagon after defeating Israel Adesanya during the 5th round of their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
