Israel Adesanya has been warned that Alex Pereira could be able to control their upcoming fight by using his significant size advantage.
'Style Bender' will defend his UFC middleweight title in a bout against former two-time rival Alex Pereira, which is set for UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. Pereira will likely pose a stern test of Adesanya's champion credentials having beaten him twice during their kickboxing careers, by controversial decision back in 2016 before becoming the first man to knock out the Nigerian in the sequel a year later.
'Poatan' possesses a size advantage over his rival according to UFC light-heavyweight Anthony Smith, despite both men standing at six feet four inches and weighing 185lb. And Smith is expecting neither fighter to attempt takedowns during the trilogy fight, with a striking battle set to unfold.
