Alex Pereira: Israel Adesanya: Alex Pereira, the former middleweight champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has announced his return to the middleweight division and potentially aiming towards his old rival, Israel Adesanya. Pereira, who lost his middleweight title to Adesanya in UFC 287, moved to the light heavyweight division. However, he recently took to Twitter to give hints of his return to the middleweight division and tease the arrival of a new fighter who will “bring some fire” to the division.
Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya Again?
The Brazilian fighter first faced Adesanya in UFC 281, where he won the UFC Middleweight Championship via technical knockout in the fifth round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. However, in their rematch at UFC 287, Pereira lost the bout via knockout in the final minute of round two.
Despite the loss, Pereira remains a top contender in the middleweight division and has his sights set on Adesanya once again. A potential rematch between the two could be a huge draw for UFC fans.
Pereira’s return to the middleweight division comes after he moved to the light heavyweight division and is all set to face Jan Blachowicz in UFC 291. The upcoming event is scheduled to take place on July 29, 2023, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
As Pereira prepares to face Blachowicz in UFC 291, fans will be eagerly watching to see if he can once again showcase his striking abilities and potentially set up a rematch with Adesanya in the future.
In conclusion, Alex Pereira’s return to the middleweight division is a significant development for the UFC. With his striking abilities and potential rematch with Adesanya, fans can expect some exciting matchups in the near future. The upcoming UFC 291 event will be the perfect opportunity to see Pereira in action and gauge his potential in the middleweight division.
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