Despite being ready for anything every time they step inside the octagon across from each other, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira never took their animosity outside of competition. If you see them ...

He dropped the 185-pound strap to Pereira at UFC 281 in 2022 before claiming it back in a rematch five months later. "Making peace helps," Adesanya said, speaking to Stake.com, when asked what he ...

While Pereira's willingness to return to middleweight is a major factor, it's not the only piece of the puzzle. Adesanya is no longer the middleweight champion, having lost the title to Dricus Du ...

Alex Pereira has opened up about his rivalry with Israel Adesanya and how it benefited him right from the start of his UFC journey. The pair of combat sports legends have shared four captivating ...

Should Pereira win in dominant fashion, he could move up a weight class to challenge the heavyweights, or potentially move down again to face Israel Adesanya. Pereira and Adesanya have a rich ...

Pereira is set to defend his 205lbs strap in a long-awaited clash with surging Russian contender Magomed Ankalaev on March 8. 'Poatan' has successfully defended his belt thrice, knocking out ...

Alex Pereira recently shared his honest feelings toward Israel Adesanya and revealed whether he'd be cheering on 'The Last Stylebender' this weekend. Adesanya is set to face Nassourdine Imavov in ...

When Alex Pereira joined the UFC as an MMA neophyte in 2021, the thought of him chasing down his old kickboxing rival-turned-UFC champion Israel Adesanya was pure fantasy. But the Brazilian held ...

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya recently spoke about his former rival, current UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. 'The Last Stylebender' and 'Poatan' have had a storied ...

Alex Pereira, the former middleweight champion and current light heavyweight titleholder, shares a storied rivalry with Israel Adesanya in the UFC. Their feud dates back to their kickboxing days ...