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Key Presidential candidates for the 2023 election celebrated Adesanya's victory against Alex Pereira.
New Zealand professional mixed martial artist of Nigerian descent Israel Mobolaji Adesanya has reclaimed the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title.
Adesanya defeated Brazilian professional mixed martial artist Alexsandro Pereira in the UFC 287 main event that took place in the early hours of Sunday, April 9, 2023.
It was revenge for Adesanya after losing his title to Pereira headlining UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York last November
Several top Nigerian Politicians praised Adesanya for making the country proud on the international stage.
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Tinubu praises Adesanya
Nigerian accountant and politician Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a congratulatory message on social media.
Tinubu a former Lagos State governor has praised Adesanya for his victory against Pereira.
A message on his official social media handle about the victory said, "Congratulations to Isreal Adesanya
@stylebender on reclaiming the UFC Middleweight Title.
"He never stopped believing in himself and we did not stop believing in him. #NaijaProud.
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Atiku congratulates Adesanya
Nigerian politician and businessman Atiku Abubakar also congratulate Adesanya on his victory against Pereira.
Atiku who served as the vice president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 contested for the number one position on the land under the People's Democratic Party (PDP)
A statement on the victory by Atiku on social media said, "What a sweet gift for the season by Israel Adesanya. Congratulations, we are proud of you for retaining the UFC middleweight title. -AA"
Peter Obi congratulates Adesanya
Obi who served as two-term governor of Anambra state recently contested for the presidential post under Labour Party.
A statement by Obi on the last Style Bender said, "By decisively knocking out his opponent and regaining his UFC Middleweight Title last night, Israel Adesanya @stylebender proved that persistence is the path to reclamation.
"Congratulations valiant Champion!... - PO"
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Adesanya celebrated the special occasion with a Nigerian flag on his shoulders walking out of the arena.
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Adesanya rose to fame in New Zealand as a Mixed Martial arts but identifies with his roots.
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