Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya will face off in UFC 287, marking the latest chapter in their heated rivalry that began before their MMA careers.
Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya are set to face off once more this Saturday at UFC 287, a highly-anticipated rematch fueled by a longstanding grudge that predates their first encounter in the octagon. The intense rivalry has caught the attention of fans worldwide, eager to see how this chapter in their ongoing feud unfolds.
Last November, “Poatan” shocked the world at UFC 281 when he rallied in the fifth round to defeat Adesanya with strikes and claim the UFC middleweight championship in just his eighth pro MMA bout. This historic win marked the continuation of a years-long rivalry, as Pereira had previously bested Adesanya twice in kickboxing – raising questions about whether the two-division Glory titleholder might have Adesanya’s number.
Before his loss to Pereira, Adesanya had been on a winning streak at 185 pounds that saw him climb the ranks of the all-time greats. The question now remains: will “The Last Stylebender” be able to finally conquer his nemesis and continue his impressive run, or is history destined to repeat itself once again? This weekend’s showdown is sure to provide an answer to this burning question while delivering an exciting clash in the octagon.