Fighters often develop a sixth sense about their rivals. No one exemplifies this better than the ongoing saga between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. These two warriors have clashed multiple times, creating a rivalry that’s become the stuff of MMA legend.
Their latest exchange, however, didn’t happen in the octagon. It unfolded on social media following Adesanya’s upset loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305. Pereira, ever the observant opponent, noticed something odd about Adesanya’s performance. His keen eye didn’t go unnoticed by Adesanya.
“It’s weird how this guy knows me…it’s like we’ve spent hours studying each other’s moves and fought multiple times or sumn’. I mean that, ” Wrote Adesanya via X.
The Brazilian fighter had pointed out Adesanya’s uncharacteristic lack of leg kicks during the bout. For a striker known for his diverse arsenal, this absence was glaring. He had implied that maybe ‘The Last Stylebender’ had a nagging injury that led to the absence of these kicks.
This playful jab highlights the unique relationship between these two fighters. They’ve spent so much time analyzing and fighting each other that they’ve developed an almost telepathic connection. And four fights facing each other will definitely do that.
Israel Adesanya Addresses Retirement Rumors Post UFC 305
The former UFC middleweight champion once again found himself in the spotlight. This time, it was not for his flashy moves in the octagon but for addressing retirement rumors after an upset defeat against Dricus Du Plessis.
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The match against Dricus du Plessis ended with Adesanya tapping out to a rear-naked choke in the fourth round. The loss marked Adesanya’s third defeat in his last four fights. Some wondered if the 35-year-old fighter might be considering hanging up his gloves. But Adesanya, true to his outspoken nature, didn’t let the speculation linger as he blasted critics in the post-fight interview.
“I know all you motherf**kers wanna see me lose… but watch this—I’m not f****ng leaving!” said Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya also admitted to making a “stupid, dumb mistake on the ground” during the fight. Despite the setback, Adesanya’s career is far from over. His skills and charisma continue to make him a major draw in the UFC, and fight fans can likely look forward to seeing him bounce back with his trademark style and flair.
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