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Israel Adesanya’s villainous behavior and taunting of Alex Pereira’s child during UFC 287, deeming it masterful

Chael Sonnen, a prominent MMA figure, has praised Israel Adesanya for his recent display of theatrics, revealing that he believes Adesanya has taken on a “heel” persona. After winning the title at UFC 287, Adesanya squared off against opponent Alex Pereira backstage in a move that Sonnen appreciated as “condescending”. Adesanya then threw arrows over Pereira’s unconscious body and imitated the Brazilian’s son, an act … Continue reading Israel Adesanya’s villainous behavior and taunting of Alex Pereira’s child during UFC 287, deeming it masterful

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Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

Amanda Nunes is preparing to face off against Julianna Pena once again, marking the return of UFC to Canada in Vancouver on June 10th. Fans will be treated to the third installment of the bantamweight title fight, following Pena’s unexpected victory in 2021 and Nunes’s ultimate domination in the rematch. Nunes expressed her readiness to fight, stating that she always follows the UFC’s decisions and … Continue reading Amanda Nunes anticipates facing Irene Aldana instead of Julianna Pena for the next match, as she initially assumed Pena would be her opponent

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Israel Adesanya regains top spot as middleweight rankings undergo a significant change, leading to questions about Alex Pereira’s fall

Israel Adesanya has regained his title as the middleweight champion in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The victory at UFC 287 saw him defeating his rival, Alex Pereira, via a stunning knockout, bringing him the title for the second time. The two MMA champions, Adesanya and Pereira, have now won one game each in their MMA series. Pereira still holds a lead of … Continue reading Israel Adesanya regains top spot as middleweight rankings undergo a significant change, leading to questions about Alex Pereira’s fall

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Takeaways from UFC 287: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira should have a thrilling conclusion, Masvidal’s 20-year journey, and more

Israel Adesanya reclaimed his UFC middleweight title with a second-round knockout at UFC 287, stealing the limelight from Gilbert Burns’ victory over Jorge Masvidal and underscoring a sensational night. The long-awaited win over Alex Pereira, the nemesis who defeated him three times previously, was the highlight of the night. The unique and intense rivalry between Adesanya and Pereira is among the most captivating in combat … Continue reading Takeaways from UFC 287: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira should have a thrilling conclusion, Masvidal’s 20-year journey, and more

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Israel Adesanya secures a colossal win in UFC 287 rematch and earns a large bonus. Kelvin Gastelum also receives a bonus for impressive performance as Fight of the Night

Israel Adesanya has reclaimed his spot as the top middleweight fighter and has once again made the bonus list. His incredible knockout of Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287 secured him the Performance of the Night bonus, amounting to $50,000. This victory was not only a win for him to regain his UFC title, but also a revenge from his previous loss … Continue reading Israel Adesanya secures a colossal win in UFC 287 rematch and earns a large bonus. Kelvin Gastelum also receives a bonus for impressive performance as Fight of the Night

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Israel Adesanya clarifies his ‘immature’ UFC 287 victory dance directed at Alex Pereira’s child

Israel Adesanya never forgets a slight and always remembers to keep the receipts, as was evidenced by his rematch with Alex Pereira in the UFC 287 main event. Pereira had previously won three times against Adesanya in combat sports, with two of those victories occurring in the kickboxing ring. However, Adesanya turned the tables and scored a second-round knockout against Pereira to win the UFC … Continue reading Israel Adesanya clarifies his ‘immature’ UFC 287 victory dance directed at Alex Pereira’s child

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Dana White anticipates Alex Pereira, a noteworthy fighter, will transition to the light heavyweight category post UFC 287

Alex Pereira, an enormous middleweight with great potential, may soon vacate his position at 185 pounds. Following his defeat by Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, UFC President Dana White hinted that Pereira may move up to light heavyweight where he will not have to make significant weight cuts. According to White, Pereira is capable of ‘monstrous’ performances, and this is why he will transition into … Continue reading Dana White anticipates Alex Pereira, a noteworthy fighter, will transition to the light heavyweight category post UFC 287

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Video Podcast Ep.4: UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Preview | Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada is joined by guest co-host Murdo Todd to preview UFC 287, in which Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya face off once again for the middleweight title! Checkout the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.4: UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Preview | Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns

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Reflecting on the origins of ‘Poatan’, Alex Pereira’s initial guide discusses racism, alcohol, and rituals

Alex Pereira’s journey to becoming a UFC middleweight champion was far from easy with many twists and turns. As a youngster working in a tire shop in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, he was drawn into a world of alcohol and disappointment. However, Pereira soon realized that becoming an athlete could change his life, as he saw sports saving people. Growing up in a challenging … Continue reading Reflecting on the origins of ‘Poatan’, Alex Pereira’s initial guide discusses racism, alcohol, and rituals

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Will Alex Pereira maintain his unbeaten record against Israel Adesanya in their fourth match-up?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is returning with another pay-per-view event – UFC 287 – headlined by the middleweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, marking their fourth fight in total. This bout is highly anticipated and could potentially be the most exciting fight yet. Let’s examine this prominent fight, along with other top bets for UFC 287. Jorge Masvidal (+360): Despite his … Continue reading Will Alex Pereira maintain his unbeaten record against Israel Adesanya in their fourth match-up?

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Brazilian fighters analyze Alex Pereira’s odds of winning against Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira is currently the only Brazilian holding a UFC belt and he is facing his longtime rival Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 287 on Saturday. Ahead of the fight, some Brazilian MMA legends gave their thoughts on the match-up. Demian Maia, two-time UFC title contender and UFC Fight Pass color commentator said that the fight is a tough one … Continue reading Brazilian fighters analyze Alex Pereira’s odds of winning against Israel Adesanya at UFC 287

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Israel Adesanya promises to have one fight only with Alex Pereira following their last UFC 287 confrontatio

Israel Adesanya is determined to make his fourth meeting with Alex Pereira the final one as the two fighters prepare for the main event at UFC 287 on Saturday. Adesanya has the opportunity to reclaim the UFC middleweight title that he was stripped of by Pereira in November, as well as secure his first victory over Pereira in their ongoing kickboxing rivalry. Speaking after the … Continue reading Israel Adesanya promises to have one fight only with Alex Pereira following their last UFC 287 confrontatio

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