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Video: Does Israel Adesanya have the right mindset entering Alex Pereira trilogy at UFC 281?

The UFC 281 title-fight main event between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is a unique one. Yes, Adesanya is the middleweight champion, but how could he possibly feel like the man to beat given his history with Pereira? Pereira owns two wins over ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022

Israel Adesanya turned down big offers for acting roles to focus on UFC fight

Israel Adesanya is one of the UFC's biggest stars and has unsurprisingly been offered Hollywood roles, but he turned them down to focus on his upcoming title defence

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Glover Teixeira says Alex Pereira will make Israel Adesanya fight: ‘You’re getting touched by those hands’

Coach and training partner Glover Teixeira thinks Alex Pereira will force Israel Adesanya into a brawl in the UFC 281 main event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022

UFC 281 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Alex Pereira’s son recalls mocking Israel Adesanya after KO loss

In the second episode of "Embedded" ahead of UFC 281 in New York, Alex Pereira's sons recall mocking Israel Adesanya after KO loss.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022

Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira's History Colors UFC 281 Headliner

The trilogy shifts to Madison Square Garden, inside the octagon, where there's a clear advantage.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022

Firas Zahabi picks Israel Adesanya to beat Alex Pereira at UFC 281: ‘Adesanya’s defense is much greater’

Firas Zahabi thinks a glaring difference between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at UFC 281 in New York is in their defense.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022

Alex Pereira: Israel Adesanya is ‘mentally shook’ ahead of UFC 281 showdown

Pereira holds two kickboxing wins over Adesanya – including a knockout – and challenges the middleweight champion for UFC gold on Saturday

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Israel Adesanya admits to crying backstage after most recent UFC title win

UFC champion Adesanya is back in action this weekend when he takes on Alex Pereira, and is hoping for a better performance after admitting he burst into tears following his win over Jarod Cannonier

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Israel Adesanya ‘cried backstage’ after disappointing himself in recent UFC win

Adesanya retained the middleweight title with a clinical but criticised decision win against Jared Cannonier last time out

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Israel Adesanya vows not to repeat Conor McGregor mistake ahead of UFC title fight

Adesanya will defend his UFC middleweight title against Alex Pereira this weekend and has vowed not to be overcome by the emotion of his rivalry as McGregor did against Khabib Nurmagomedov

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022