Pereira vs Adesanya 2: UFC 287: Israel Adesanya has lost his UFC middleweight title but hasn’t lost his charisma and ability to shut down critics. Ahead of re-matching Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Adesanya seems to keep a similar approach and isn’t backing from slamming his haters. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Izzy’s former opponent Paulo Costa recently slammed the former middleweight champion by posting a parody image, which cited Adesanya waking out of his rematch against Pereira due to an injury.
In response, Israel Adesanya mocked Costa with some adult comments and recalled their past fight.
Lol, my clit would be bigger than your dick. You remember… https://t.co/rhj5S3XUds
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) March 29, 2023
After winning the middleweight belt against Robert Whittaker and defending it against Yoel Romero, Israel Adesanya knocked out Paulo Costa at UFC 253. ‘Izzy’ took merely two rounds to stop his Brazilian opponent in what became his second 185 world title defense. However, what irked Costa is Adesanya’s humiliating behavior post-fight.
Israel Adesanya defended his championship status for a long time until falling prey to Alex Pereira’s vicious striking at UFC 281. Five PPVs later, the two will rematch to settle the bad-blood rivalry that has transcended from kickboxing to MMA.
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As of now, Israel Adesanya is ranked number one in the 185 lbs category, while Paulo Costa stands in the fifth position. Per reports, Costa has recently signed a 4-fight deal with the UFC and is expected to get a crack at Robert Whittaker or Khamzat Chimaev shortly.
Upon winning one r two more fights, Costa shall re-enter the middleweight title ride. If Israel Adesanya can avenge Alex Pereira, ‘Izzy’ and ‘The Eraser’ can cross paths again. Check UFC 287 Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2 full fight card.
UFC 287: Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2 Complete Fight Card
Main card
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya
Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal
Rob Font vs Adrian Yanez
Kevin Holland vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
Christian Rodriguez vs Raul Rosas Jr.
Prelims
Chris Curtis vs Kelvin Gastelum
Michael Chiesa vs Li Jingliang
Luana Pinheiro vs Michelle Waterson
Chase Sherman vs Chris Barnett
Early Prelims
Gerald Meerschaert vs Joe Pyfer
Cynthia Calvillo vs Loopy Godinez
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Nikolas Motta
Steve Garcia vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
Jaqueline Amorim vs Sam Hughes
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