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Anthony Smith Shares Who He Feels Could Dethrone Israel Adesyana

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Anthony Smith shares who he feels would have the best chance to defeat Israel Adesyana at middleweight. Following UFC 271 and his second victory over Robert Whittaker, middleweight champion, Adeesyana has now beaten four of the top five, two of which he has beaten twice and there seems to be no […]

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Anthony Smith shares who he feels would have the best chance to defeat Israel Adesyana at middleweight.

Following UFC 271 and his second victory over Robert Whittaker, middleweight champion, Adeesyana has now beaten four of the top five, two of which he has beaten twice and there seems to be no slowing down.

Before his rematch with Whittaker, the consensus was that since their first fight, ‘The Reaper’ had made improvements and that the level between those two and the rest of the division was significant. Although the bout was closer and some felt Whittaker was hard done by, Adesyana retained, making it four-for-four on title defences.

Adesyana looks to be facing Jared Cannoioner, potentially in due but the opening betting odds had ‘Style Bender’ as high as a -300 favorite.

Anthony Smith Shares His Thoughts

Smith, who is an analyst and fighter, feels there is one man who poses the most threat to Adesayna, Alex Pereira.

“I think the guy that’s probably got the best chance, and this is gonna be a crazy statement, he’s in the UFC but he’s not ranked.” Smith said on the latest episode of DC&RC, “I think it’s Alex Pereira. This kid is good. The problem with Alex is he’s gonna have a tough time getting to Israel. There’s a lot of high level wrestlers, some good jiu-jitsu guys, I think his hardest path is to get to him. I’m not putting a whole lot of weight into him already knocking Israel out in another organisation and in another sport.

“He’s a guy who can fight Israel at his exact same game. He plays the same game, fights very similar, he’s very comfortable. He’ll keep the fight slow but explode when he has to. He’s got the power and the kicking ability, which is really big when it comes to Israel Adesanya. That’s why Jan Blachowicz was so successful.” (Transcribed by BJPenn.com)

Pereira famously knocked out Adesayna in kickboxing before moving over to MMA where he is 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the UFC, he will make his UFC return against Bruno Silva on March 12.

Do you agree with Anthony Smith? Does Alex Pereira pose the biggest threat to Israel Adesyana?

Alex Pereira Claims He Made Israel Adesanya Cry Following Knockout

UFC middleweight Alex Pereira says he made champion Israel Adesanya cry after knocking him out during their time competing in Glory Kickboxing.

Pereira is coming off an impressive UFC debut at UFC 268, as he finished Andreas Michailidis with a flyi…

UFC middleweight Alex Pereira says he made champion Israel Adesanya cry after knocking him out during their time competing in Glory Kickboxing.

Pereira is coming off an impressive UFC debut at UFC 268, as he finished Andreas Michailidis with a flying knee and punches in Round 2. Pereira, a former multi-division kickboxing world champion, signed with the UFC last year in a full-time transition to MMA.

To go along with his incredible combat accolades, he’s also the only man ever to finish Adesanya in any sport. He defeated Adesanya via unanimous decision in 2016 before knocking him out in the rematch in 2017 at Glory of Heroes 7.

During an interview with PVT’s Marcelo Alonso, Pereira revealed how he shook Adesanya’s confidence following the finish.

“I don’t know if with his friends, right, with the people close to him, he’s that arrogant guy, that annoying guy, because every time I met the guy, it was all that arrogance, that ego, he was always like that,” Pereira said. “Since our first fight in China, he was a guy who pissed me off a lot, from the weigh-in to the fight. Even losing, when there was the rematch here in Brazil he made a post that I don’t really remember, but it was something like ‘I’ll have to beat Pereira in his backyard and then run out of the favela’. It was something like that, right?

“I only saw him at the weigh-in and the fight. After the fight I saw him crying outside in Ibirapuera. Sitting on a low wall with his trainer – that’s it.” (h/t SportsKeeda)

Pereira and Adesanya could be on a collision course once again in the UFC. Adesanya will face former champion Robert Whittaker in a rematch at UFC 271, but the door remains open in the middleweight title picture.

Adesanya has also previously said that he expects to meet Pereira once again, this time in the Octagon.

If Pereira can continue his winning ways, he could earn the opportunity to defeat Adesanya for the third time. But this time, Adesanya will have more tools at his disposal in MMA.

Do you think we’ll see Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya in the UFC?

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Alex Pereira Reminisces About The Time He Made Israel Adesanya Cry

Alex Pereira has been reminiscing about the time he knocked out Israel Adesanya and made him cry. Pereira twice beat Adesanya under the Glory kickboxing banner. ‘Po Atan’ first picked up a win over ‘Stylebender’ by decision in 2016. A year later the pair rematched and this time Pereira’s win was much more decisive as […]

Alex Pereira has been reminiscing about the time he knocked out Israel Adesanya and made him cry.

Pereira twice beat Adesanya under the Glory kickboxing banner. ‘Po Atan’ first picked up a win over ‘Stylebender’ by decision in 2016. A year later the pair rematched and this time Pereira’s win was much more decisive as he knocked Adesanya out cold.

During a recent interview, Pereira revealed that Adesanya was “arrogant” and the only time the UFC middleweight champion dropped his bravado was in the immediate aftermath of their second fight.

“Since our first fight in China, he was a guy who pissed me off a lot, from the weigh-in to the fight. Even losing, when there was the rematch here in Brazil he made a post that I don’t really remember, but it was something like ‘I’ll have to beat Pereira in his backyard and then run out of the favela’. It was something like that, right?

“I only saw him at the weigh-in and the fight,” Pereira added. “After the fight I saw him crying outside in Ibirapuera. Sitting on a low wall with his trainer – that’s it.” (Transcribed by Sportskeeda)

Alex Pereira & Israel Adesanya Could Complete Their Trilogy In The UFC

Since then, Adesanya has gone on to become one of the biggest stars in MMA. The New Zealander is the current 185lb king and has lost just once during his 22-fight MMA career.

Pereira joined the UFC in 2021 and is hoping to be fast-tracked to a title shot after scoring a flying knee KO win his promotional debut.

The 34-year-old is expected to face Bruno Silva on March 12.

Do you think we’ll ever see Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 3?

Krzysztof Jotko Alleges Alex Pereira Ducked Him Due To Grappling

UFC middleweight Krzysztof Jotko is still awaiting an opponent for his Octagon return, but he recently accused Alex Pereira of turning him down.

According to Jotko, an offer was made for him to fight Pereira on the upcoming UFC 271 card in February…

UFC middleweight Krzysztof Jotko is still awaiting an opponent for his Octagon return, but he recently accused Alex Pereira of turning him down.

According to Jotko, an offer was made for him to fight Pereira on the upcoming UFC 271 card in February. However, he alleges that Pereira turned down the fight immediately.

Jotko most recently defeated Misha Cirkunov via split decision at UFC Vegas 38. Before that, he had won three in a row leading up to a disappointing loss to rising contender Sean Strickland.

Pereira, arguably the biggest signing by the UFC in 2021, put on a show in his UFC debut. The elite striker overwhelmed Andreas Michailidis en route to a TKO finish at UFC 268.

Pereira recently agreed to fight with Bruno Silva after the alleged offer to fight Jotko. After the fight was announced, Jotko ripped Pereira on his Twitter page.

Look at this clown ? I agreed to fight you February 12 ! and you out here running scared fighting someone else cause you can’t wrestle. Why you scared? pic.twitter.com/ckmE8LueOo
— Krzysztof Jotko (@JotkoMMA) December 21, 2021

“Look at this clown,” Jotko said. “I agreed to fight you on February 12! And, you out here running scared fighting someone else cause you can’t wrestle. Why you scared?”

Pereira is widely regarded as one of the best kickboxers in the world, having won multiple titles in Glory Kickboxing before coming to the UFC. He has been criticized by many, including Jotko, for his relative inexperience with grappling.

After getting word of Jotko’s comments, Pereira didn’t respond kindly, via a recent Instagram post.

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“I had never heard of that guy, but my manager mentioned him to me and we came to the conclusion that he was a totally unremarkable and uninteresting opponent,” Pereira said. “I want an opponent who can put on a show like me, not a girlfriend, I’m already a married man.”

Pereira is the only fighter to ever finish the current UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya in any sport. He and Jotko are both vying for a spot in the UFC middleweight rankings.

While it appears that these two won’t fight next, their recent back-and-forth on social media could create the push for a clash down the line.

Who would you like to see Krzysztof Jotko fight next?

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Alex Pereira To Make UFC Return Against Bruno Silva On March 12

A potential barnburner between UFC middleweights Alex Pereira and Bruno Silva is in the works for an upcoming March 12 Fight Night event.

MMA Junkie was among the first to report news of the booking.

Pereira, a former Glory kickboxing world cham…

A potential barnburner between UFC middleweights Alex Pereira and Bruno Silva is in the works for an upcoming March 12 Fight Night event.

MMA Junkie was among the first to report news of the booking.

Pereira, a former Glory kickboxing world champion who signed with the UFC this year, is coming off of his promotional debut win over Andreas Michailidis at UFC 268. He landed a vicious flying knee followed up by a barrage of punches to secure the second-round finish.

Pereira will face a step up in competition against Silva, who has been on a tear with seven-straight wins in M-1 and the UFC. He has won all seven bouts by knockout, including most recently against Jordan Wright at UFC 269.

The two sides have verbally agreed to the bout ahead of an anticipated formal announcement by the promotion.

Alex Pereira Looks To Continue His Rise In MMA

Pereira is well known for being the only man to ever knock out Israel Adesanya in either kickboxing or MMA. During his time in Glory, he earned the light heavyweight and middleweight world titles before making the move to the UFC and MMA.

Along with his kickboxing accolades, Pereira had put on impressive performances in smaller MMA promotions such as Legacy and Jungle Fight. He registered quick knockouts over the likes of Marcelo Cruz and Thomas Powell.

The card will be headlined by a light heavyweight showdown between top contenders Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev. The venue and location have yet to be determined for the event.

What are your thoughts on this UFC middleweight matchup?

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REPORT | Alex Pereira Returns, Meets Bruno Silva At UFC Event On March 12.

An all-Brazilian middleweight showdown between kickboxing ace, Alex Pereira, and the surging knockout artist, Bruno Silva has been added to a UFC Fight Night event on March 12. – with a location or venue for the event yet to be disclosed by the promotion. Pereira, a former GLORY Kickboxing middleweight and light heavyweight champion, made […]

Pereira, a former GLORY Kickboxing middleweight and light heavyweight champion, made his long-awaited UFC bow back in November at Madison Square Garden – stopping Andreas Michailidis with a stunning, highlight-reel second round flying-knee knockout win.

3-0 in his first three Octagon walks, Silva, a former M-1 Global middleweight champion, scored an impressive first round knockout win over Jordan Wright at UFC 269 earlier this month. The win came as Silva’s seventh straight. News of the all-Brazilian clash was first reported by Combate reporter, Raphael Marinho, and Marcelo Barone.

An all-Brazilian clash between Alex Pereira and Bruno Silva has been added to a March 12. event

Improving to 4-1 as a professional with his New York knockout win over Michailidis, Sao Paulo striking phenom, Pereira boasts a notable kickboxing record as well, which has seen him scoop a pair of titles under the GLORY Kickboxing banner.

The Brazilian also notably holds a pair of victories over current undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya during the pair’s respective kickboxing careers. Pereira is also the first and last to stop Adesanya with strikes in combat sports, following a rallying 2017 knockout.

Paraiba finisher, Silva began his tenure under the UFC’s scrutiny back in June of last year – stopping another compatriot, Wellington Turman with a first round knockout. Before his aforenoted win over Wright – Silva stopped The Ultimate Fighter 23 victor, Andrew Sanchez with an eventual third round knockout win at UFC Vegas 40 in October. The win earned Silva a Performance of the Night bonus.

The UFC Fight Night event is slated to take place on March 12. – with a high-stakes light heavyweight clash between one-time title challenger, Thiago Santos, and the surging Dagestan striker, Magomed Ankalaev expected to headline.