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Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287

Alex Pereira, the UFC middleweight champion, is set to face former champion Israel Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287 in Miami. Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, had advised him to sit out and wait longer before facing Pereira again, but Adesanya chose to proceed with the rematch. Pereira agrees with Bareman’s advice and would have told Adesanya not to take the fight yet if he … Continue reading Alex Pereira has suggested that Israel Adesanya’s pride is clouding his judgement on the immediate rematch at UFC 287

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Adesanya ready for UFC 287 rematch, compares it to “8 Mile” movie moment. He’s focused and determined

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Israel Adesanya in his upcoming MMA rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Despite winning the majority of their previous battles, Adesanya currently sits at 0-3 against Pereira, suffering brutal knockout losses in the final rounds of their last two fights after being up on the scorecards. Their previous encounters include a controversial judges’ decision and two near-misses in … Continue reading Adesanya ready for UFC 287 rematch, compares it to “8 Mile” movie moment. He’s focused and determined

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Israel Adesanya elaborates on his belief in defeating Alex Pereira, stating that he remains triumphant until he fails

This weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira will face off in their fourth career collision, but this time in an MMA rematch. The previous kickboxing matches saw Pereira come out victorious each time, but Adesanya hopes to change that this weekend. While their third installment at UFC 281 had promised to answer some important questions, it ultimately ended in a TKO stoppage … Continue reading Israel Adesanya elaborates on his belief in defeating Alex Pereira, stating that he remains triumphant until he fails

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According to Glover Teixeira, Israel Adesanya won’t alter his approach for UFC 287 because wrestling isn’t his forte

The upcoming UFC 287 match between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been highly anticipated due to their past history. Pereira claimed the UFC middleweight title in November by knocking out Adesanya, and now the two rivals will face each other in an immediate rematch. Although it is difficult to have multiple fights in the UFC, Pereira’s friend and teammate Glover Teixeira believes it is … Continue reading According to Glover Teixeira, Israel Adesanya won’t alter his approach for UFC 287 because wrestling isn’t his forte

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Sean O’Malley foresees Israel Adesanya utilizing his wrestling technique to defeat Alex Pereira during the upcoming UFC 287 event

According to Sean O’Malley, Israel Adesanya will finally get a win over Alex Pereira this weekend at UFC 287, after losing to him in their last fight. During their last encounter, Pereira defeated Adesanya, stopping him in the fifth round to claim the belt. However, Adesanya had shown some success grappling with Pereira, and had also hurt him badly during the fight. Nevertheless, O’Malley believes … Continue reading Sean O’Malley foresees Israel Adesanya utilizing his wrestling technique to defeat Alex Pereira during the upcoming UFC 287 event

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Australian UFC fighter Robert Whittaker denies receiving an offer to fight Khamzat Chimaev

Robert Whittaker has taken to his podcast, MMArcade, to dispel rumors that he was offered a fight against Khamzat Chimaev. While speaking with Ariel Helwani, Chimaev claimed that Whittaker was among the fighters he was offered following his UFC 279 victory over Kevin Holland. However, Whittaker has made it clear that he was never offered a fight with Chimaev. “I haven’t been offered any fight. … Continue reading Australian UFC fighter Robert Whittaker denies receiving an offer to fight Khamzat Chimaev

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Matt Brown believes Israel Adesanya can conquer his fear by defeating Alex Pereira, but it’s a make-or-break moment for his legacy

Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a storied history, with each of their three past fights ending in dramatic fashion, leaving Adesanya looking for revenge at UFC 287 knowing that his legacy as a fighter is on the line. UFC welterweight fighter Matt Brown believes that this fight is the most important fight of Adesanya’s career, as a loss will drastically alter his legacy. Brown … Continue reading Matt Brown believes Israel Adesanya can conquer his fear by defeating Alex Pereira, but it’s a make-or-break moment for his legacy

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback to the commentary team, together with new addition Dustin Poirier, for the much-anticipated UFC 287 rematch between Pereira and Adesanya

Esteemed MMA commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback on the sidelines for the latest UFC pay-per-view event in Miami. Several individuals in the know about the organizing committee’s plans have confirmed to MMA Fighting that Rogan will be joining fellow commentators Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier for UFC 287. This event will be hosted at the Miami-Dade Arena and the main attraction … Continue reading UFC commentator Joe Rogan is set to make a comeback to the commentary team, together with new addition Dustin Poirier, for the much-anticipated UFC 287 rematch between Pereira and Adesanya

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Robert Whittaker states that there was no fight proposal presented to him involving Khamzat Chimaev

Australian mixed martial artist Robert Whittaker has spoken out to set the record straight regarding claims that he was offered a fight with Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker stated, “Someone has claimed that Chimaev said that I was offered a fight and that I turned it down. This is simply untrue. I was never offered a fight with Chimaev, and that’s the end of the matter. I … Continue reading Robert Whittaker states that there was no fight proposal presented to him involving Khamzat Chimaev

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Headlining UFC 287 Roundtable: Consequences of Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Alex Pereira on his legacy and other topics.

The highly anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, or the tetralogy bout as some like to call it, has many wondering about the future of both fighters. The stakes are high for Adesanya, as another loss to Pereira would raise questions about his legacy and how he will be remembered in the sport, despite being considered the second-greatest middleweight of all time. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Headlining UFC 287 Roundtable: Consequences of Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Alex Pereira on his legacy and other topics.

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Chase Sherman replaces Chris Barnett and takes on Karl Williams at UFC 287

UFC 287 is experiencing a last-minute shakeup in their heavyweight lineup. According to an anonymous to see Chase Sherman take on Karl Williams at the upcoming pay-per-view event at Miami-Dade Arena. UFC Brazil has also confirmed the newly organized matchup. Williams is stepping in for fan-favorite Chris Barnett, who had to back out of the bout due to undisclosed reasons. Despite this change, UFC fans … Continue reading Chase Sherman replaces Chris Barnett and takes on Karl Williams at UFC 287

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Thiago Santos expresses desire to put his hands on Adesanya

As he prepares to face UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Thiago Santos has boasted he relishes a chance of beating up Israel Adesanya. Santos is not concerned about dropping down to the middleweight division but a fight against Adesanya will be a great opportunity to test his mettle against the  interim middleweight champion, Santos confesses his encounters with Adesanya in the past had not particularly … Continue reading Thiago Santos expresses desire to put his hands on Adesanya

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