Israel Adesanya defeated Alex Pereira to win back the 185-pound championship, stating that Pereira is a “motherf***er to deal with” and wishing luck to whoever has to fight him next.
Israel Adesanya, the middleweight champion achieved a historic win against Alex Pereira in the UFC 287 fight. This was their first MMA match, and it was crucial for Adesanya to settle a score, given that he had lost to Pereira in their two previous kickboxing matches. The fight ended in the second round, and Adesanya made it clear that there wouldn’t be a third fight between the two anytime soon. Pereira might try his hand in the light heavyweight division for his next bout, but a trilogy with Adesanya would be massive.
In a reaction video to his knockout of Pereira, Adesanya jokingly sympathized with the next person who would face Pereira. He said, “Good luck to the next motherf***er fighting this guy. They’re going to see how easy it is. Take him down. That’s probably the best thing you can do. If you want to stand up with this guy, f***ing good luck. Good luck. You’re going to need it”. Adesanya also made it clear that he doesn’t keep scores; he settles them. He had settled the score after his win over Pereira, and he was done with it.
Adesanya’s win against Pereira was historic, and it showed his immense talent, determination, and hard work. He was confident and straightforward after the fight and made it clear that his story was just beginning. He said, “He’s had his story, and now it’s mine. I’ve closed that chapter.” Adesanya’s journey has been remarkable, and he represents the best of UFC. He is both a formidable fighter and a gracious winner, and his fight against Pereira was a testament to his incredible skills.
All in all, Adesanya’s win against Pereira was a remarkable achievement. He put down his boogieman in dramatic fashion, and after the fight, he was confident, humble, and appreciative. His story in the UFC is just beginning, and there is no doubt that he will remain one of the most talented and exciting fighters to watch. As Adesanya said, “Good luck to everyone else because he’s a motherf***er to deal with. I’ll tell you that.”