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Israel Adesanya explains why he is done with fighting Alex Pereira after UFC 287: “I’ve closed that chapter”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Israel Adesanya believes he is done with the Alex Pereira saga. Adesanya and Pereira mixed it up a second time in MMA, and the fourth time in combat sports at UFC 287. Israel Adesanya was looking to reclaim the UFC Middleweight Championship, which Alex Pereira took from him back in late 2022 thanks to a fifth-round TKO. Adesanya, who was 0-3 against Pereira in combat sports going into the fight, finally got his win over “Poatan” and it was via brutal second-round KO.
Alex Pereira issues statement following KO loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287: "Everything is okay"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has spoken out after being stopped by Israel Adesanya in their MMA rematch at UFC 287. Pereira and Adesanya are no strangers to one another in combat sports. Pereira scored two kickboxing victories and an MMA win over “The Last Stylebender.” Many were wondering if Adesanya would ever get over the “Poatan” hump, but he did just that, scoring a second-round knockout win to reclaim the UFC middleweight gold.
Khamzat Chimaev takes aim at Alex Pereira and Jorge Masvidal following their defeats at UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev added insult to injury after Alex Pereira and Jorge Masvidal fell short in their bouts at UFC 287. Pereira headlined the card, putting the UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Israel Adesanya. Ultimately, it was Adesanya who weathered the leg kicks and shut Pereira’s lights off thanks to two big right hands in the second stanza.
Video | Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira share a moment backstage after UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2023
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira shared a moment backstage following their latest encounter at UFC 287. Adesanya entered Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida as the challenger to Pereira’s UFC Middleweight Championship. Pereira took the gold from “The Last Stylebender” via fifth-round TKO back in November 2022. This improved “Poatan’s” combat sports record against Adesanya to 3-0. With his back against the wall, Adesanya looked to prove that Pereira didn’t have his number.
UFC 287 Bonus Report: Israel Adesanya among four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
The Octagon returned to Miami for tonight’s UFC 287 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2. Tonight’s highly anticipated middleweight title fight rematch resulted in a thunderous knockout victory for Israel Adesanya. After appearing to get hurt with a low kick and then an Alex Pereira flurry in round two, ‘Stylebender’ unleashed a huge counter right hand that rocked ‘Poatan’. A second right sent the Brazilian crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness (see that here).
Pros react after Israel Adesanya KO's Alex Pereira at UFC 287
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 event was headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Pereira (7-2 MMA) and Adesanya (24-2 MMA) had last met at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.
UFC 287 Results: Israel Adesanya KO's Alex Pereira (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 event is headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Pereira (7-1 MMA) and Adesanya (23-2 MMA) last met at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.
UFC 287: ‘Pereira vs. Adesanya 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
The Octagon returns to Miami for tonight’s UFC 287 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2. Pereira (7-1 MMA) and Adesanya (23-2 MMA) last met at UFC 281 in November of 2022, with ‘Poatan’ defeating ‘The Last Stylebender‘ via fifth-round TKO to claim the promotion‘s middleweight title.
Israel Adesanya explains why he wore a dog collar to UFC 287 press conference
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2023
Israel Adesanya had a unique outfit choice at the UFC 287 press conference. Adesanya is set to headline the pay-per-view card from Miami against Alex Pereira in a rematch of their UFC 281 fight in November. In that fight, Pereira scored a comeback fifth-round TKO win to become the champ and defeat Adesanya for the third time in combat sports as he also holds two wins over him in kickboxing.
Alex Pereira dismisses facing Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 287 rematch with Israel Adesanya: "He ran from everybody"
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira doesn’t seem interested in facing Khamzat Chimaev. ‘Poatan’ has been out of action since UFC 281 in November. In the main event, Pereira faced his longtime rival, Israel Adesanya. With ‘The Last Stylebender’ winning on the cards heading into the fifth and final round, the Brazilian scored a come-from-behind knockout win.
Alex Pereira says he "will never face" Israel Adesanya again after he beats him at UFC 287
Cole Shelton - April 5, 2023
Alex Pereira thinks Saturday night will be the last time he ever fights Israel Adesanya. Pereira and Adesanya are set to have their rematch in MMA in the main event of UFC 287. Back in November at UFC 261, Pereira scored a comeback fifth-round TKO win to become the new UFC middleweight champion. It was also the third time Pereira beat Adesanya as the two fought twice in kickboxing with the Brazilian winning once by KO and once by decision.
Israel Adesanya plans to remind everyone "how great” he is at UFC 287: "What if I butcher him and beat the f**k out of him"
Cole Shelton - April 5, 2023
Israel Adesanya is ready to remind everyone why he was the UFC’s middleweight champion. Adesanya is coming off a fifth-round TKO loss to Alex Pereira back in November to lose his belt. It was also the third time he has lost to Pereira in combat sports as the Brazilian beat Adesanya twice in kickboxing.
Alex Pereira explains how an Israel Adesanya interview motivated him to go into MMA and join the UFC: "I felt challenged"
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2023
Alex Pereira didn’t plan on going into MMA until he saw an interview with Israel Adesanya. The interview took place in 2020 with Sporting News Australia and Adesanya was dismissive of Pereira. He took aim at the Brazilian for always re-posting his KO win after Adesanya did something in the UFC.
Israel Adesanya wants to “move on to another head” after defeating Alex Pereira at UFC 287: “I don't like fighting the same people”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Israel Adesanya wants to move on from Alex Pereira if he’s able to defeat him at UFC 287 this weekend. At UFC 281 last year, Alex Pereira shocked the world. In the main event, he knocked out Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight championship.
Michael Bisping thinks "element of surprise" could play into Israel Adesanya's hands in Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Michael Bisping feels Israel Adesanya may be able to catch Alex Pereira by surprise when they collide inside the Octagon a second time. Adesanya is set to challenge Pereira at UFC 287 on April 8. The UFC Middleweight Championship fight will be held inside Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida. Back in November 2022, Pereira defeated Adesanya via fifth-round TKO to capture the UFC middleweight title. This was Pereira first MMA win over “The Last Stylebender,” but his third combat sports victory against him.
Robert Whittaker sends a warning to UFC champion Alex Pereira about fighting at heavyweight: “You stay well away from Jon Jones”
Harry Kettle - March 31, 2023
UFC fighter Robert Whittaker has given his thoughts on Alex Pereira potentially moving all the way up to heavyweight. Right now, it’s safe to say that Alex Pereira is one of the scariest fighters on the planet. The UFC middleweight champion has, up to this point, dominated during his time in the promotion. He captured the belt back at UFC 281 and next weekend, he’ll try and defend it when he battles Israel Adesanya once again.
Israel Adesanya sounds off on Alex Pereira for recent troll job: “Who the f**k do you think you are?”
Harry Kettle - March 29, 2023
UFC star Israel Adesanya has hit back at Alex Pereira following a recent video the champion released in which he mocks him. At UFC 281 last November, Alex Pereira knocked out Israel Adesanya to become the new UFC middleweight champion. Unsurprisingly, the promotion opted to run it back with an immediate rematch.
Alex Pereira shows final preparations for Israel Adesanya rematch with Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira (VIDEO)
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is getting some all-star assistance ahead of his return. ‘Poatan’ has been out of action since his clash with Israel Adesanya last November. While the bout was the first time the middleweights competed in the cage, they shared the kickboxing ring twice prior. In their two matchups, the Brazilian picked up the victory.