LAS VEGAS – UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland thinks Israel Adesanya will be a lot more cautious against Alex Pereira in their rematch.
Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will look to reclaim his title from Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) when they run things back in the UFC 287 headliner on April 8 at Miami-Dade Arena.
Adesanya was in control heading into Round 5 of his first MMA fight against Pereira this past November, but “Poatan” was able to find a home for his signature left hook, which led to the finish. Strickland expected Adesanya to play it safe, and after suffering a knockout loss, he sees him employing that strategy and avenging his loss.
