[UFC] Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira 2

[Fundamentals Of]

After watching the fight back I’m not sure Izzy was pulling a masterful rope a dope. It looked a bit like he was getting pounded on and then threw some haymakers as a last attempt to not get put down. They landed perfectly and he got a clean win, but this was a close fight. If I were Izzy I would want a new opponent too.

Exactly, the scene was very familiar, almost similar to what happened in their first match. Pereira was pounding Izzy, pushing his back at the side of the octagon, absorbing defensive and survival blows while throwing highly accurate and stronger ones until Izzy expires. It just so happened that Izzy was able to throw a strong counter haymaker that landed on the right spot at the right time that really stopped Pereira. Everything changed. If it didn't happen, the result of the first match would have been repeated.

[vennali]

There's definitely going to be another fight between the 2. I haven't really seen anyone capable of challenging Adesanya like Pereira does. These 2 guys are at an elite level that nobody even comes close to at their division. Will just have to wait and see, when UFC thinks its time for the champ to defend the title again.

[ImThour]

Izzy claimed victory in the second round with a brutal knockout, and I never once doubted his ability to win in his second UFC matchup. Watching Izzy defeat Alex was incredibly satisfying, particularly since he had previously lost to him three times in a row. Both fighters put on an impressive display of sportsmanship during the match, and I'm hopeful to see a third bout between them in the UFC. Alex's post-match speech was truly awe-inspiring, giving me chills and confirming that he rightfully deserves the championship belt. As an added bonus, my bet on Izzy paid off and proved to be a winning decision. This win is a significant milestone in Izzy's career, and it cements his position as one of the UFC's top fighters. However, it's important to acknowledge Alex's skill and resilience as well. Despite the loss, Alex remains a formidable opponent, and I have no doubt that he will come back stronger in future matches.

[GiftedMAN]

There's definitely going to be another fight between the 2. I haven't really seen anyone capable of challenging Adesanya like Pereira does. These 2 guys are at an elite level that nobody even comes close to at their division. Will just have to wait and see, when UFC thinks its time for the champ to defend the title again.

I thought Alex Pereira said the fight is going to be the last fight between both of them? Well I don't doubt the fact that these guys are champs when it comes to the UFC but I think it will take a long time before we get to here them fighting each other again cause right now if Israel is to defend his tittle soon it's not going to be interested now because a lot of people expect them to face more challengers instead of fighting just each other.

[vennali]

There's definitely going to be another fight between the 2. I haven't really seen anyone capable of challenging Adesanya like Pereira does. These 2 guys are at an elite level that nobody even comes close to at their division. Will just have to wait and see, when UFC thinks its time for the champ to defend the title again.

I thought Alex Pereira said the fight is going to be the last fight between both of them? Well I don't doubt the fact that these guys are champs when it comes to the UFC but I think it will take a long time before we get to here them fighting each other again cause right now if Israel is to defend his tittle soon it's not going to be interested now because a lot of people expect them to face more challengers instead of fighting just each other.

Alex will def be fighting someone else for now but who's even close to these two, that can challenge for the title? If Alex wins his next fight, I think we are in for a 3rd fight between the two. There's enough drama between the two already and UFC knows how to milk it. Unless Pereira never wants to fight for the title, expect him to fight Israel again.

[aioc]

Dana White announced that Pereira will likely move up to 205 which is a light heavyweight where he has a good chance to become champion again, Jamahal Hill is the current light heavyweight champion.
Dana will not support an immediate third meeting between the two although there is a clamor for a third meeting in the UFC because it's even, we all know Dana he wants to protect the interest of the UFC so there will be no third meeting for now.

[vennali]

Dana White announced that Pereira will likely move up to 2005 which is a light heavyweight where he has a good chance to become champion again, Jamahal Hill is the current light heavyweight champion.
Dana will not support an immediate third meeting between the two although there is a clamor for a third meeting in the UFC because it's even, we all know Dana he wants to protect the interest of the UFC so there will be no third meeting for now.

Yes, Pereira officially announced that he is moving up the weight class to 205. HERE's the official video, if anyone's interested.  Light heavyweight is fairly stacked. I don't think Pereira will straight up get a title shot. He'll have to fight someone like Jan Błachowicz or Magomed Ankalaev and then see how it goes. Can't wait for his fight going to be announced. UFC just keeps getting better.

[Accardo]

Izzy has removed the doubt of many who thought he can't win Pereira in this game. Glad to see the joy in his face when he knocked his opponent to the floor. Like the OP said, a whole lot of fans supported Izzy to win the game. Though it would have been a shame if he lost this match to Periera, his fans would have made fun out of Izzy. Izzy is strong contendant and knows TKO well enough, he'll bounce back stronger.