Alex Pereira: In a recent video posted by former UFC fighter Alex Pereira on social media, speculation about a potential future fight between Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been ignited among UFC fans. The video showcased Pereira sparring with his son, leading some fans to suggest that Pereira is training his son to eventually challenge Adesanya in the Octagon.
This speculation is fueled by the long-standing rivalry between Pereira and Adesanya, which began in the world of professional kickboxing and spilled over into the UFC.
Rivalry Between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya
The rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been brewing for years. It all started in 2017 when Pereira achieved a knockout victory over Adesanya in a professional kickboxing match held in Brazil.
The defeat was a significant blow to Adesanya’s record, and it sparked a heated exchange between the two fighters. Adding fuel to the fire, Pereira’s son, who was present at the match, openly mocked Adesanya’s knockout in the ring.
This incident further intensified the animosity between the two camps and laid the groundwork for future confrontations.
Their paths crossed again in the UFC when Adesanya managed to secure a rematch against Pereira at UFC 287 in Miami.
In a thrilling encounter, Adesanya emerged victorious, delivering a second-round knockout to reclaim the belt he had lost to Pereira via a fifth-round TKO the previous November.
With Adesanya’s recent loss of the middleweight title to Sean Strickland, the landscape of the division has shifted.
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If Pereira’s son indeed follows in his father’s footsteps and enters the world of professional fighting, it would undoubtedly add an intriguing dimension to the rivalry.
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