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In the realm of mixed martial arts, there are moments that leave spectators with their mouths open. One such instance manifested at UFC 287 when Israel Adesanya laid out Alex Pereira in a spectacular manner to recapture the middleweight championship. However, it was a remark uttered by a fellow combatant, Tristan Tate, that seized the attention of numerous onlookers.

Tate’s response to the knockout was unconventional and contemplative, inducing fans to ruminate upon the beauty of the sport in an innovative fashion. His reaction, while unexpected, perfectly encapsulates the unique way in which different people view and appreciate the sport of mixed martial arts.

Tristan Tate’s response on Alex Pereira getting knocked out by Israel Adesanya

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At UFC 287, Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira in spectacular fashion to reclaim his middleweight title. Adesanya, who had lost to Pereira in kickboxing twice and once in UFC 281, had a lot at stake going into the fight. He vowed to regain his championship status and did just that by delivering a stunning blow to Pereira.

Adesanya was proud of his victory and shared a video of a breakdown of his knockout on Twitter. He captioned the post with “💘💘💘❤️‍🔥 Like I said, one life…roll the dice. 🎲🎲 You can have it laid out in front of them and they still won’t believe their eyes. Seeing is believing…believing is seeing. #theeyeschicotheyneverlie”

But it wasn’t just Adesanya who was impressed with his knockout. Tristan Tate, a former kickboxer himself and the younger brother of Andrew Tate saw beauty in that moment. In response to Adesanya’s tweet, Tate wrote, “There is beauty in this. Not everybody can see it, but it’s truly beautiful. 🙏🏽” Tate’s response may seem odd to some, but it speaks to the unique perspective that different people have when watching mixed martial arts. While some may see it as a brutal and violent display of aggression, others see the artistry and beauty in the sport.

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