Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya makes easy pick between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev
Having a deep-rooted history with UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira, UFC Saudi Arabia headliner Israel Adesanya sent a clear message about who he's leaning toward on March 8 when Pereira finally fights Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 313 main event.
Why did Alex Pereira reject a trilogy fight with Israel Adesanya?
Few rivalries in MMA history have captured the imagination of fans quite like Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya's. Their battles trace back to their kickboxing days, where Pereira
Israel Adesanya open to Alex Pereira's training offer, calls rivalry a blessing: 'I want the best for him'
When Alex Pereira joined the UFC as an MMA neophyte in 2021, the thought of him chasing down his old kickboxing rival-turned-UFC champion Israel Adesanya was pure fantasy. But the Brazilian held two wins over Adesanya from the pair's kickboxing days, proving he was a worthy stylistic matchup should he implausibly climb that mountain.
Alex Pereira explains how Israel Adesanya feud is reason for his UFC success
Alex Pereira has opened up about his rivalry with Israel Adesanya and how it benefited him right from the start of his UFC journey. The pair of combat sports legends have shared four captivating fights across two sports, with the icons trading bombs in kickboxing and MMA.
Israel Adesanya reflects on his Alex Pereira rivalry: "F**k, you know, it takes a lot to take on that man"
Israel Adesanya last entered the octagon in August when he suffered a fourth-round submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305.
UFC Star Alex Pereira Wants Jon Jones Over Trilogy Fight With Israel Adesanya
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira reveals why a fight with Jon Jones makes more sense than a rematch with Israel Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya doesn’t hesitate when asked to predict nemesis Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 fight result
Israel Adesanya is backing former foe Alex Pereira to retain his light heavyweight crown at UFC 313. The pair shared a bitter rivalry stretching back to their kickboxing days but have ‘made
Israel Adesanya: 'God blessed me with a great opponent like Alex Pereira'
Israel Adesanya discusses his UFC Saudi Arabia fight with Nassourdine Imavov, his evolving relationship with Alex Pereira, his new connection with Robert Whittaker, why he handled past beefs poorly, dealing with fame and more.
Alex Pereira details fight talks with Jon Jones, comments on Tom Aspinall matchup
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira wants to pursue the biggest fights possible, especially if it’s a matchup with another UFC titleholder.
Alex Pereira Publicly Challenges Jon Jones For a Massive UFC Heavyweight Clash, Says ‘Let’s Make The Fight’
Alex Pereira is gearing up for his next big challenge at UFC 313, but his mind is also set on a dream matchup with Jon Jones. The UFC light heavyweight champion has revealed details about their conversation and why a potential fight between them would be monumental.
Alex Pereira eyes Jon Jones super-fight after UFC 313: 'That's the fight I want for heavyweight'
Alex Pereira continues to hunt history after etching his name in the history books with a massive 2024 campaign.
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Alex Pereira's coach makes astounding revelation about Israel Adesanya rematch, explains why 'Poatan' was "happy" with the loss
Alex Pereira's coach has made an astounding revelation about the Israel Adesanya rematch at UFC 287 and revealed why the current light heavyweight champion was happy despite losing the bout.
UFC Fight Night prediction -- Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov: Fight card, start time, odds, live stream
Do not let Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov's calm demeanors fool you, there is a lot at stake for them at UFC Fight ...
Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Alex Pereira cornering Sean Strickland at UFC 312
Light heavyweight champion Pereira will be in Strickland’s (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) corner when he challenges middleweight ...
UFC champion Alex Pereira sends scary message to Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 313
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira continues to get ready for Magomed Ankalaev, as the pair headlines UFC 313 on ...
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When Joe Rogan applauded Israel Adesanya's humility after UFC 281 loss to Alex Pereira: "Fu*king fur coat like a king"
In November 2022, Adesanya and Pereira headlined UFC 281 to continue a long-standing rivalry that started in kickboxing. The ...