Stake.com announces Israel Adesanya as their Global branded ambassador

[rdbase]

Anyways, as you had said, Let's move on to the next challenge for the Stylebender!
And that is a showdown with Pereira and it should be scheduled before the summers end come September.
If Dana is greedy enough to squeeze in another hot card as he had done two times in a row thus far.

I was having this same conversation in the main MMA section and most people there think this fight is too soon for Pereira so if Dana is greedy he should also be prepared to upset people if he makes this happen though right?

I have not seen for myself all of the fighters or if they have others more 'deserving' than Pereira so I guess we just have to wait and see. So you mean it is not usual to have these types of fights so soon?

I was beginning to think about it in a similar way but after watching this video from a experienced MMA fighter and who has fought for Dana White before. He would know how the system works and what the UFC and Dana wants and that is fans in the seats and those PPV flowing in ASAP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I5bPM__qHU

Some very good points made but there is a slim chance that Kazmat might fight one of these guys first.
It all depends on daddy warbucks does and if he is hurting from now til September.
Meaning which matchup would make him the most possible profit in the shortest amount of time.

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[ImThour]

Congratulations to both the party involved, Stake is a great platform, to be honest. They are presenting our community in a really good way.
About Israel, I haven't watched any of his fights but more people like him coming into this industry is a great thing. Adoption!

[rdbase]

Just noticed a video on Adesanya's track to the champion titles that he received going from the form of kickboxing to top tier fighting MMA.
"Israel Adesanya And The Dark Side Of Becoming Champion | UFC Documentary" by Mixed Martial Academic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5xmBsM2d4o

This is his life story up until now and there is alot of footage shown of him getting knocked out by Pereira which we have all seen a millions times by now. But this film which was released three weeks or so ago shows his lifestyle back in home of Nigeria and how he had it easy as his family was in one of those gated off communities so he never really seen poverty.
Interesting little tidbits to gather of the current champ before his next fight.
Whomever that maybe.. Dana?!?

[buwaytress]

Now I definitely know I've been losing enough now that I actually recognise all three names here (and not Pereira's)!
 
Sorry to muscle in on the action, brother, but can I take a pop at this with rdbase at 15/1?

#justkiddingnotreally

Though nothing was ever confirmed, and certainly not any amount, I like making good on my calls. rdbase agreed I'd have bet $5 on it (my betting thread at the time also has my base bet at 0.2mbtc). So I already sent rdbase $75 in BTC today.

The fight hasn't been hard confirmed and there's no link to confirm it plus I don't know enough about the sport to really dig into it. So paying up first to put this to bed.

Well done rdbase.

[rdbase]

Yeah it is definitely on. @buwaytress
Bisping who is a veteran in the UFC and a former fighter in the octagon who is actually are one of the commentators during a few matches including the one last weekend. He announced it on his channel about 24 hours ago.
So expect it sooner than most would expect it to be.

Here is the link to that video and his prediction on how it will all come down:
BISPING: ISRAEL ADESANYA Vs ALEX PEREIRA IS ON! | Bisping's EARLY PREDICTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mqAc8Bsejg

[LFC_Bitcoin]

buwaytress, dude, you paid out on a bet you didn’t lose (not yet at least).

rdbase said Izzy would fight Pereira "by the end of the summer."

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5312070.msg59472771#msg59472771

I dunno about you guys but my post clearly stated that Adesanya will not fight Pereira "by the end of the summer."

That’s the 10-1 odds I was offering, not that they’d never fight.

My post says he would fight someone like Jared "submission machine" Cannonier this summer, which he did.

Everyone knows Pereira was brought into the UFC to eventually fight Izzy; I just said Izzy wouldn't fight him by the "end of the summer” (which is like 3 more UFC PPVs).

Summer ends in what, September? Izzy is not going to defend his title in 2 months time after only fighting so recently.

[buwaytress]

Yeah it is definitely on. @buwaytress

Don't spend the winnings till the end of September

buwaytress, dude, you paid out on a bet you didn’t lose (not yet at least).

rdbase said Izzy would fight Pereira "by the end of the summer."

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5312070.msg59472771#msg59472771

Yes, thanks for restating the rules my man -- rdbase only wins if the fight happens by September.

I actually want to also state that there's no bet that ever took place, since no stake was even ever mentioned.

Nevertheless, this one a wee bit personal for me, to consider this matter closed for good

[rdbase]

^^
Yeah buwaytress. It was just a friendly wager and having popcorn thrown at me was accepted as nothing was set up.
If it were a set in stone and a serious bet we would have stated the terms.
Such as amount put against those odds. For example, 10mbtc wager at 10/1 and 5mbtc at 15/1 for both of those who put it in their post.
No one did either.
Also if you had actually took the time to watch the video posted Michael stated that Adesanya had already set a date for him to fight Pereira and did so on his socials. That date has not been revealed only that it was soon.

[buwaytress]

Hey @rdbase. August is here and that means 2 more months till the end of September, which is the deadline for your original take on the much-vaunted possible match between Izzy and Pereira.

That's plenty of time left and I know I've paid up in advance (just as a show of confidence haha).

What do you say to a doubling down with proper terms? But let's swing it around since the fight is actually already confirmed, it's practically a given, how bout some easy money for you?

15/1 odds with a 10mbtc stake is my offer.

Izzy-Pereira to fight for the title by 30 September: I pay 150mbtc.

Izzy-Pereira do NOT fight for the title by 30 September: you pay 10 mbtc.

[rdbase]

No man, the date has been set less than 12 hours ago as it had been announced already.
https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/israel-adesanya-vs-alex-pereira-set-to-headline-ufc-281-stylebender-reacts-this-ends-here-kill-or-be-killed
https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/israel-adesanya-explains-why-he-is-really-excited-to-fight-alex-pereira-at-ufc-281-im-excited-to-have-someone-whos-going-to-attack-me

It was just a friendly (not serious/no terms set as in amounts) and just a one off.
It's done and not to be predicted/discussed about any longer as it has been taken off and we move on now.

So the fight is set and it is three months away.

[rdbase]

The day is here!
They have released the poster a couple of hours ago on instagram so it is now official.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci8M9eFMOt8/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=316c4001-0d0b-452f-9085-f788b8e806bf

Adesanya vs Pereira in 49 days

[rdbase]

UFC just released a new video 15 minutes ago for the Israel Adesanya vs Pereira fight even before the next fight night even finished!
So you know how hyped the UFC is trying to heavily promote this fight as it will be an absolute eye catcher for any fight fan.
Adesanya vs Pereira - Fight For Your Life | UFC 281
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa0coT60KD4

[rdbase]

UFC Countdown 281 was released earlier today and we have some major fights that every fight fan have been waiting for will finally arrive this coming weekend.
Official UFC 281 countdown full episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwRYQcFSkaA

[dittoup]

Great interview from MMAFightingonSBN with Adesamya in the lead-up to the match. Almost a hour long but a lot of quality content in there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6KS9yL7vnw

[rdbase]

Here we go!
The main event we have all been waiting for since the introduction of the one who beat and knocked out The Stylebender in other combat sports arena but now it is in the MMA octagon to see if he can do the same in UFC.

Here is a documentary named "The Final Chapter". Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFJsHjb5Ff4&feature=youtu.be

[dittoup]

Not the most entertaining match if I may say, but Pereira took it in the end and that's all that matters.
Some highlights from the match in case someone missed it:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=exShJ4CvndQ

[rdbase]

With Pereira who won the middleweight title, all these contenders are coming out calling him out on media saying they want a shot at him next.
Unfortunately that isn't how it works, the ultimate one who has the word on that is the head of the UFC. Dana White will announce who he will fight next.
His post fight interview he did have alot to say and even says he was going through some issues before the fight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_1N87X1aUI

But that doesn't change that he still lost and in the worst way, half-way through the fifth and final round.

[Coin_trader]

With Pereira who won the middleweight title, all these contenders are coming out calling him out on media saying they want a shot at him next.
Unfortunately that isn't how it works, the ultimate one who has the word on that is the head of the UFC. Dana White will announce who he will fight next.
His post fight interview he did have alot to say and even says he was going through some issues before the fight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_1N87X1aUI

But that doesn't change that he still lost and in the worst way, half-way through the fifth and final round.

Yeah any reason will not gonna change the result but I still respect the guy for being a great champion because he never back down no matter who is the contender unlike other champ that cherry picking his opponent. I’m sure this a lesson learned for him since he doesn’t have the belt anymore and less weight on his shoulder to carry on his next fight.

I hope to see a better Adesanya on his next matches and slowly build again his game for another title match or rematch to Pereira. I do notice something wrong to Izzy at that time but I just ignored it because Pereira is just so dominant. Well we never know what’s the truth.

I’m just scared if he can overcome this second loss or he will let his career slide down like the typical outcome when topnotch fighter suffer tremendous loss on title match.

[fortunecrypto]

I hope to see a better Adesanya on his next matches and slowly build again his game for another title match or rematch to Pereira. I do notice something wrong to Izzy at that time but I just ignored it because Pereira is just so dominant. Well we never know what’s the truth.

Its the balance, he hurt his peroneal nerve which is why he cannot dance or circle anymore and he was pinned to the cage he knows he is winning but he cannot do what he wants to do and his limited movement was exploited by Alex

I’m just scared if he can overcome this second loss or he will let his career slide down like the typical outcome when topnotch fighter suffer tremendous loss on title match.

Israel is on a 60 days medical suspension and Alex is willing to give him another shot at the title this MMA rematch is very crucial in his career and has a huge impact on his legacy in MMA but I guess Alex will have his first defense before facing Adesanya again, hopefully, Alex is still the champion when they face again.

[Sanitough]

I hope to see a better Adesanya on his next matches and slowly build again his game for another title match or rematch to Pereira. I do notice something wrong to Izzy at that time but I just ignored it because Pereira is just so dominant. Well we never know what’s the truth.

Its the balance, he hurt his peroneal nerve which is why he cannot dance or circle anymore and he was pinned to the cage he knows he is winning but he cannot do what he wants to do and his limited movement was exploited by Alex

I’m just scared if he can overcome this second loss or he will let his career slide down like the typical outcome when topnotch fighter suffer tremendous loss on title match.

Israel is on a 60 days medical suspension and Alex is willing to give him another shot at the title this MMA rematch is very crucial in his career and has a huge impact on his legacy in MMA but I guess Alex will have his first defense before facing Adesanya again, hopefully, Alex is still the champion when they face again.

That specific incident really gave him a disadvantage on the fight because he cannot be himself anymore and be agile as he's partly injured in an early phase of the fight. Which also gave Pereira a chance to finish the fight directly while Adensanya was still having a hard time on his situation, some people said that the referee decided way too early but I heavily oppose that opinion. If they only saw the slow-motioned replay, the referee just stopped the fight in a perfect time because if that same referee was late for even just a mere milliseconds, Adesanya would've been sleeping in the canvass already because Pereira was about to give him an uppercut.

But, I do I want Adesanya to have his chance to re-claim his title. I hope this time it will be a much more interesting fight with no early injuries.