Alex Pereira is open about his rivalry with Israel Adesanya and how it benefited him from the start of his UFC trip.
The pair of combat legends has shared four fascinating fights during two sports, with the icons that bombs exchange in kickboxing and MMA.
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Alex Pereira believes that Israel Adesanya is the reason he has received a large selection of the UFC
Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya share a special rivalry, where the legends produce fireworks every time they went to toe.
The Warriors fought it out for the first time in Glory, with 'Patan' who won a decision before they scored an absolutely horrible knockout in the Rematch.
After the defeats, 'The Last Stylebender' went to the world of MMA, ultimately a member of the UFC and winning the middleweight title.
But despite changing sports, Pereira was not done with him, with the Brazilian who chased the Athlete born in Nigerian.
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When they finally met in the Octagon, Adesanya looked on course to win, until Pereira produced a spectacular comeback to finish it in the fifth and final round.
After three losses on his archenemy, in the fourth game, the New Zealander knew that it was now or never, more than ever to land a right hand with laser-like precision to make his opponent unconscious and ultimately restore his honor .
With almost two years have passed since the last time they had exchanged leather, Pereira is over their feud, has no sick will to his old enemy and even credits him because he was the reason he was in the first place such a fantastic offer received from the UFC.
In an episode of the Ariel Helwani show, the light champion Heavyweight Champion said: “No, I don't see myself cheering against Israel Adesanya. I wish him the best.
“Maybe without him I wouldn't be where I am today. I would not have entered the UFC with the good contract I did because of the history we have. '
Alex Pereira celebrates with sister while she still scores a KO -victory at Karate Combat 52
Although Pereira is unmistakably a fantastic hunter, he is not the only member of his family with dynami hands.
His sister, Aline Pereira, recently participated in Karate Combat 52, and it is honest to say that she is just as entertaining as her brother.
The Sao Paulo striker scored a remarkable knockout before he celebrated wild with her brother or sister.
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