UFC, Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya

Turning over a new leaf? Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya enjoy UFC 312 next to one another
Etched in the history books as major rivals, Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya may be turning over a new leaf. At Saturday’s UFC 312 in Sydney, the two fighters were seated next to one another. Not only did they appear to tolerate each other’s presence, they seemed to enjoy it.
Alex Pereira extends generous invite to Israel Adesanya while sitting cageside at UFC 312
After a knockout loss to Adesanya at UFC 287, Pereira opted to make the full-time move to light heavyweight, a decision that led to him becoming a global superstar. He became the fastest to earn multiple UFC titles when he finished Jiří Procházka at UFC 295.
Alex Pereira invites Israel Adesanya to train with him while attending UFC 312 together: "Let’s make this partnership happen"
Both Pereira and Adesanya were in attendance at UFC 312, where the reigning light heavyweight champion cornered Sean Strickland in his middleweight title fight against Dricus du Plessis. The event took place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 8.
Israel Adesanya open to Alex Pereira's training offer, calls rivalry a blessing: 'I want the best for him'
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 two wins over Adesanya from the pair's kickboxing days, proving he was a worthy stylistic matchup should he implausibly climb that mountain.
Alex Pereira explains how Israel Adesanya feud is reason for his UFC success
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 fights across two sports, with the icons trading bombs in kickboxing and MMA.
Why did Alex Pereira reject a trilogy fight with Israel Adesanya?
Few rivalries in MMA history have captured the imagination of fans quite like Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya's. Their battles trace back to their kickboxing days, where Pereira
Israel Adesanya doesn’t hesitate when asked to predict nemesis Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 fight result
Israel Adesanya is backing former foe Alex Pereira to retain his light heavyweight crown at UFC 313. The pair shared a bitter rivalry stretching back to their kickboxing days but have ‘made
UFC Star Alex Pereira Wants Jon Jones Over Trilogy Fight With Israel Adesanya
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira reveals why a fight with Jon Jones makes more sense than a rematch with Israel Adesanya.
Former Rivals Israel Adesanya And Alex Pereira Put Differences Aside To Watch UFC 312
At UFC 312, former UFC Middleweight Champions and rivals Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya met up to watch Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis.
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Alex Pereira reveals secret to his debilitating calf kicks to former nemesis Israel Adesanya: “He knows when I’m hurt”
Alex Pereira, known for his devastating striking skills, has long been feared for his powerful and precise calf kicks.
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3 Reasons Why Alex Pereira vs. Dricus Du Plessis Isn’t Possible
Is there no one else?” Dricus Du Plessis shouted out loud as he stepped forward and glared into Alex Pereira’s eyes during ...
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya reacts to KO loss after rewatching Imavov fight
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has finally gotten a chance to rewatch his TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov ...
Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum interim title-fight war joins UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025
A middleweight modern classic will claim its spot in the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. During Saturday's UFC 312 broadcast, ...