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Alex Pereira backed to headline UFC 300 in trilogy title fight with foe Israel Adesanya: ‘He seems to want it’

Undisputed light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira has been tipped to headline UFC 300 next year in a trilogy rubber match title fight against Israel Adesanya by former welterweight star, Ben …read more

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Brendan Allen warns Israel Adesanya that it's never easy to return from a long layoff: 'Guys are evolving so fast'

Brendan Allen suggests Israel Adesanya could struggle in his return if he takes too much time off.
Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) announced that he’ll be taking a hiatus after losing …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis confident he would have 'manhandled' Israel Adesanya

Dricus Du Plessis thinks he would have overpowered Israel Adesanya and made it look easy.
Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) and Adesanya were on a collision course when Adesanya was …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis says Israel Adesanya dodged a bullet by going on hiatus: ‘I would’ve manhandled him’

It’s safe to say that there is no love lost between former two-time middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya and No. 2 ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis.

Following Du Plessis’ shocking second-round …read more

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Alex Pereira willing to train with Israel Adesanya: 'This is not personal'

Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya have a long history. The two fought twice in kickboxing and twice in the UFC. Through those four matches, Pereira is 3-1 against “The Last Stylebender,” …read more

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Alex Pereira says he is willing to train with longtime rival Israel Adesanya in the future: “This is not personal”

Poatan’s view …read more

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Israel Adesanya teases fans with UFC 298 title fight against Alex Pereira

UFC 298? …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis says Israel Adesanya “deserves” some time off, but advises against a lengthy hiatus

2027? …read more

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Alex Pereira remains betting underdog to beat Israel Adesanya after UFC 295 title victory

Suggesting a light heavyweight championship fight with arch-rival, Israel Adesanya in a potential mixed martial arts trilogy bout, recently minted gold holder, Alex Pereira has opened and remains a betting …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis: Israel Adesanya deserves break, but 'if he comes back in 2027, he's going to get hurt'

Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break.
Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) said he plans on taking time off after losing the …read more

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Glover Teixeira believes Israel Adesanya will seek “easier guys” instead of trilogy with Alex Pereira: “Poor guy”

Glover’s view …read more

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Glover Teixeira: Israel Adesanya doesn’t want to fight Alex Pereira again, ‘especially at light heavyweight’

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Alex Pereira called out Israel Adesanya for a trilogy bout after …read more

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Jamahal Hill reveals he received a “message” from Israel Adesanya following Alex Pereira’s callout at UFC 295

Hill’s motivation …read more

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‘He’s Giving Israel Adesanya Power’

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Alex Pereira wants a fifth fight with Israel Adesanya.
Adesanya has gotten the last laugh in his four-fight …read more

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Israel Adesanya encourages Jamahal Hill to fight UFC rival Alex Pereira next: ‘He’s all yours’

Despite receiving the offer fo a trilogy rubber match from Alex Pereira following his light heavyweight title win at UFC 295 earlier this month, former two-time middleweight titleholder, Israel Adesanya …read more

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Daniel Cormier explains why he wasn’t a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295: “He’s a little wrong to be looking back at Izzy”

Cormier’s view …read more

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UFC Commentator Carlos Barreto Disappointed by Alex Pereira’s Latest Callout

UFC Fight Pass commentator Carlos Barreto was disappointed by Alex Pereira’s decision to call out Israel Adesanya for a trilogy fight following his championship victory at UFC 295. …read more

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Why Daniel Cormier didn't love Alex Pereira calling out Israel Adesanya after UFC 295 win

Daniel Cormier thinks Alex Pereira made a mistake by calling out Israel Adesanya.
Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) issued Adesanya a challenge after he knocked out Jiri Prochazka to claim the …read more

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New UFC champ Alex Pereira opens as slight underdog in potential Israel Adesanya rubber match

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has opened as a slight underdog in a potential MMA trilogy fight vs. Israel Adesanya.
Since losing his middleweight title to Adesanya by knockout, Pereira …read more

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Alex Pereira reacts to Israel Adesanya’s “not very respectful” response to his callout at UFC 295

Poatan’s confusion …read more

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Adesanya Early Favorite In Pereira MMA Trilogy At 205

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It feels like there’s still unfinished business between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya.
UFC 295 was another big night in Madison …read more

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Alex Pereira opens as underdog against Israel Adesanya, favored over Jamahal Hill

Opening Odds …read more

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Jan Blasts ‘Slimy’ Pereira For ‘Pathetic’ Adesanya Callout

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I’m not sure whose idea it was to have Alex Pereira call out Israel Adesanya after “Poatan” …read more

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Jan Blachowicz 'pissed' at 'slimy' Alex Pereira for 'pathetic' Israel Adesanya callout

Alex Pereira won the light heavyweight title on Saturday in the UFC 295 main event by finishing former titleholder Jiri Prochazka in the second round via TKO.  After the in, in …read more

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Morning Report: ‘Pissed off’ Jan Blachowicz slams ‘slimy’ Alex Pereira for ‘pathetic’ Israel Adesanya callout

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Jan Blachowicz was not pleased with Alex Pereira’s post-fight callout at UFC 295.
The UFC made its annual …read more

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Jan Blachowicz blasts “slimy” Alex Pereira for his callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295: “We have unfinished business”

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Jan Blachowicz Blasts Alex Pereira for Callout of Israel Adesanya

Jan Blachowicz took issue with Alex Pereira issuing a callout to Israel Adesanya after his title win at UFC 295 over the weekend. …read more

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Israel Adesanya responds to Alex Pereira's callout at UFC 295: 'Last time I checked, you were f*cking slept'

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya congratulated his longtime rival for winning a second UFC title, but also found humor in Alex Pereira bringing up his name during his post-fight …read more

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Jan Blachowicz takes exception to Alex Pereira's 'pathetic' callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295

Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz was not a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya at UFC 295.
In the main event of the pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden …read more

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UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira thinks Israel Adesanya’s hiatus would be “waste of talent”

Hiatus A Mistake? …read more

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Alex Pereira Calls Israel Adesanya’s Self-Imposed Hiatus ‘A Waste of Talent’

Alex Pereira believes he has what it takes to motivate Israel Adesanya. …read more

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Posted on November 12, 2023, 5:46 pm By
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Dana White reacts to Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya, says Jamahal Hill “Makes sense” for ‘Poatan’

Reaction …read more

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Alex Pereira calls Israel Adesanya's break 'a waste of talent,' insists on MMA trilogy after UFC 295 title win

NEW YORK – Alex Pereira believes he’s still got a score to settle with Israel Adesanya, plus he’s also got a favor to return.
The newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion …read more

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Alex Pereira echoes offer of Israel Adesanya trilogy after UFC 295 title win: ‘That’s a fight everyone wants to see’

Offering some motivation and a championship fight trilogy with long-time rival, Israel Adesanya in the immediate aftermath of his spectacular light heavyweight title fight win at UFC 295 last night, …read more

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Israel Adesanya trolls Alex Pereira’s callout with ‘Frozen’ quip, Pereira responds

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Israel Adesanya reacted to Alex Pereira’s post-UFC 295 callout with a playful troll of …read more

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Israel Adesanya shares 'Frozen'-inspired response to Alex Pereira's post-UFC 295 callout

At UFC 295, Alex Pereira went out of his way to call out Israel Adesanya, who was paying attention.
Pereira, a former middleweight champion, became the ninth fighter to claim a …read more

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Israel Adesanya reacts to callout from newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira

Let it go …read more

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Alex Pereira calls out Israel Adesanya after finishing Jiri Prochazka to win vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 295

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Just 11 fights into his MMA career, Alex Pereira became a two-division champion after he bludgeoned Jiri …read more

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Alex Pereira Calls out Israel Adesanya Following Light Heavyweight Title win at UFC 295: ‘Come to Daddy’

Alex Pereira is ready to close out his trilogy with Israel Adesanya inside the Octagon.

Returning to Madison Square Garden, the same venue where he claimed the UFC middleweight championship with …read more

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Israel Adesanya picks Jiri Prochazka to beat Alex Pereira at UFC 295: 'You can diffuse the bomb'

Israel Adesanya thinks Jiri Prochazka will reclaim the light heavyweight title at UFC 295.
Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) meets Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) for the vacant 205-pound belt …read more

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Israel Adesanya claims middleweights should thank him for Alex Pereira’s division move: ‘Get on your knees’

Ahead of UFC 295 tomorrow night, former two-time middleweight champion. Israel Adesanya has claimed division contenders should be thanking on their knees, for the impending light heavyweight run of Alex …read more

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Israel Adesanya picks Jiri Prochazka to beat Alex Pereira in UFC 295 title fight: ‘You can diffuse the bomb’

Failing in his sole attempt land the light heavyweight championship, Israel Adesanya believes multiple-time opponent and long-time rival, Alex Pereira will also fail in his attempt – picking the returning …read more

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Alex Pereira doesn’t buy Israel Adesanya’s hiatus talk: “He needs a bit more motivation”

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DDP Mocks Team Izzy Over Phony Fumble

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Eugene Bareman, head coach for City Kickboxing and former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, previously told the combat …read more

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Israel Adesanya explains why he wants to see Francis Ngannou fight in MMA next: “I just want to see him use all f*cking limbs”

The road ahead …read more

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Israel Adesanya hopes Francis Ngannou returns to MMA next: 'I just want to see him use all f*cking limbs'

Israel Adesanya wants to see Francis Ngannou back in MMA.
Adesanya walked Ngannou out for his crossover boxing match vs. Tyson Fury last month in Saudi Arabia and lost his mind …read more

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Israel Adesanya flirts with UFC return despite plans for hiatus until 2027: ‘Saudi Arabia in March? Tempting’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya confirmed plans for a lengthy hiatus from active competition until potentially 2027 at the earliest following his September title loss, however, earlier today, …read more

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Sadibou Sy not surprised with Sean Strickland's ascent to UFC champion: 'We just help each other grow'

LAS VEGAS – Sadibou Sy expected Sean Strickland to win the UFC middleweight title.
Strickland pulled a stunning upset when he dethroned Israel Adesanya to become middleweight champion at UFC 293. …read more

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Alex Pereira mocks Israel Adesanya’s planned 2027 return to UFC: ‘Maybe I’ll do a boxing fight in 2027’

Appearing to take another dig at long-standing rival, former two-time middleweight titleholder, Israel Adesanya amid the former’s claim of corruption during his boxing career – fellow former division champion, Alex …read more

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Superman Punch!

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Ngannou had Israel Adesanya and Mike Tyson pushing him to use the questionably legal MMA maneuver against Tyson …read more

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Israel Adesanya places sizable bet backing Francis Ngannou, reminds doubters ‘I’m rich’

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Israel Adesanya happily puts his money where his mouth is when it comes time to back a close friend.
As Francis …read more

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Israel Adesanya Slaps $20,000 wager on Francis Ngannou to beat Tyson Fury in Boxing Fight

Two-time middleweight world champion Israel Adesanya is throwing down some big money on Francis Ngannou.

On Saturday, October 28, ‘The Predator’ will make his long-awaited return to combat sports, but this …read more

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Israel Adesanya provides bleak update on fighting future, plans UFC return in 2027: ‘I’ll see you then’

Confirming earlier this month how he plans to take an extended hiatus from the Octagon following his second championship fight loss in the space of a year, Israel Adesanya claims it …read more

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Israel Adesanya claims hiatus will last until 2027: “I’ll see you then”

Extended Layoff …read more

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2027!? Adesanya Reveals Shocking Timetable For UFC Return

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When former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya announced that he’d be stepping away from combat sports for the foreseeable future …read more

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Video: Israel Adesanya Reacts to Islam Makhachev’s Brutal Head Kick KO of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was left understandly distraught after seeing his teammate, Alexander Volkanovski, go down to a vicious first-round head kick in the UFC 294 headliner.

Stepping …read more

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Video: Watch Israel Adesanya's real-time reaction to Alexander Volkanovski's KO loss at UFC 294

Alexander Volkanovski had a rough night at the office on Saturday. It was an unfortunate result for him and his teammates, including Israel Adesanya.
Volkanovski was knocked out with a head …read more

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Israel Adesanya shares some strategic advice for Johnny Walker ahead of his fight with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294

Advice …read more

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Israel Adesanya explains why he’s picking Alexander Volkanovski to finish Islam Makhachev at UFC 294: “His 8 Mile moment”

Izzy backs Volk …read more

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Michel Pereira dismisses revisiting ‘little coward’ Stephen Thompson, wants eventual Israel Adesanya bout

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Michel Pereira may have found a new home for himself at 185 pounds.
After an up-and-down run at …read more

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Israel Adesanya picks Alexander Volkanovski to KO Islam Makhachev at UFC 294: ‘He’s gonna catch him’

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has predicted a third round knockout win for his close friend and training partner, Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 this weekend, winning the …read more

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Israel Adesanya urged to take extended UFC break, encouraged to stop training during planned hiatus

Confirming plans for an extended hiatus from mixed martial arts competition following his middleweight title fight loss to Sean Strickland last month, Israel Adesanya has been backed to do just …read more

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Jon Jones sends message of support to Israel Adesanya for UFC timeout: 'Always put YOU first'

Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but positive vibes are flowing for once.
A recent announcement by Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) that he’s taking time off from …read more

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Jon Jones praises Israel Adesanya for hiatus decision: ‘Proud of you’

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Jon Jones thinks Israel Adesanya is doing the right thing.
“The Last Stylebender” recently announced that he plans …read more

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UFC star Jon Jones backs Israel Adesanya’s decision to take break from fighting: ‘Proud of you champ’

Reigning UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, says that he is ‘proud’ of Israel Adesanya after the latter declared he was taking some time away from the sport.

Sean Strickland was brought …read more

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Jon Jones sends a message to Israel Adesanya following news of his planned hiatus from UFC

From Bones To Izzy …read more

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Israel Adesanya Won’t Be Fighting ‘For a Long Time’ Following Sean Strickland Loss

Fans might have to wait a while before they get to see Israel Adesanya back inside the Octagon. …read more

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