Alex Pereira to Face Israel Adesanya in UFC 287 Rematch
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder, Alex Pereira, is set to face Israel Adesanya in a rematch for the championship in UFC 287 in Miami on Sunday. Pereira has quickly risen through the ranks in UFC, with just four fights under his belt, and beat Adesanya to become the latest middle champion.
Pereira’s MMA and Kickboxing Career
Pereira started his MMA career with a loss in his first fight after migrating from kickboxing. However, he has since held an unbeaten 4-0 record in UFC and a 7-1 record in MMA. Six out of his seven wins came via knockout finishes, while the solitary loss came via submission against Quemuel Ottoni on his MMA debut.
Pereira has an impressive professional kickboxing career, with 21 knockout finishes out of 33 wins in a 40-fight career. He also has experience fighting professionally in boxing and kickboxing. In fact, he finished the only professional boxing fight he featured in with a knockout.
What to Expect in the Rematch
The upcoming rematch between Pereira and Adesanya is highly anticipated, with both fighters having impressive records. Fans can expect a thrilling fight between two skilled fighters who have experience in multiple combat sports.
In conclusion, Alex Pereira’s rise in UFC has been impressive, and his upcoming rematch with Israel Adesanya is highly anticipated. With his experience in kickboxing, boxing, and MMA, Pereira is a formidable opponent who has the potential to retain his middleweight title.
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