Israel Adesanya parties in style after UFC 287 win over Alex Pereira; MMA trilogy bout unlikely, says Dana White

Israel Adesanya is not only a force to be reckoned with inside the UFC octagon, but he knows how to party just as hard outside of it. The Nigeria-born New Zealand fighter recently celebrated his impressive win in UFC 287 against Paulo Costa in epic fashion, leaving fans in awe of his high-energy and flamboyant post-fight antics. From dancing on tables to spraying champagne, Adesanya left no stone unturned in making sure his victory was well-celebrated. In this article, we dive deeper into the unforgettable night and take a closer look at the fighter-turned-party-animal’s wild celebrations.


On April 8, 2023, Israel Adesanya managed to defeat his long time rival Alex Pereira in their fourth combat sports encounter during UFC 287 in Miami. Having lost to Pereira via unanimous decision in 2016 and by third-round KO in 2017, as well as losing the UFC middleweight title to the same fighter via fifth-round TKO in November 2022, Adesanya finally managed to beat his archnemesis via second-round KO in an MMA rematch. Following his win, the 33-year-old MMA icon was seen partying in style at a Miami nightclub, where he showcased some impressive dance moves while holding the coveted UFC middleweight championship belt. Despite the interest expressed by some sections of the MMA community on whether or not a trilogy bout with Pereira would be in Adesanya’s future, both Adesanya and UFC president Dana White have suggested that Pereira might be moving up to the light heavyweight division instead. White explained that Pereira struggled to cut down to middleweight for UFC 287 and may benefit from being in a higher weight category moving forward. Adesanya also alluded to the possibility of Pereira moving up but expressed that he was not interested in a trilogy bout right away.


In conclusion, Israel Adesanya has proven once again that he is not only a skilled fighter but also knows how to party in style. His thrilling knockout victory at UFC 287 was undoubtedly a momentous occasion, and he celebrated it in epic fashion. As he continues to climb the ranks and cement his legacy in the sport of MMA, one thing is certain: Adesanya will always bring his A-game both inside and outside of the Octagon. So let’s raise a glass to this unforgettable night of revelry and congratulate the champ on another well-deserved victory. Cheers to Israel Adesanya!