Former UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, has swiftly responded to Sean Strickland’s stunning victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. Adesanya, the reigning champion, squared off against Strickland in Sydney, Australia, marking his return to the Octagon since defeating Pereira in a thrilling bout.
Sean Strickland, riding a two-fight win streak, including a recent TKO win in Las Vegas, stood as the underdog. However, the unexpected transpired, as Strickland emerged victorious against Adesanya, toppling the reigning champion.
Alex Pereira, who shares a long-standing rivalry with Adesanya, didn’t hold back in expressing his reaction. The history between Pereira and Adesanya paints them as famous foes in UFC history.
Pereira not only voiced his opinion but also took the extraordinary step of recording a video to articulate his feelings. Fans were shocked after seeing the depth of enmity Pereira has towards Adesanya.
Fan reactions poured in, with one stating, “Man’s got a PhD in Haterology and I’m here for all of it.” Another fan noted, “Alex is the best hater of all time, even picked Strickland to win.”
One more jumped in saying, “Poatan is a nominee for player hater of the year for sure.” Another claimed, “Bro has a monster shirt 💀💀 Biggest hater on planet Earth.” One accepted Pereira’s trolling method and wrote, “This is next level trolling 😂”. Another wrote, “this level of hating needs to be studied.”.
The intensity of Pereira’s response was not lost on the MMA community. It’s worth noting that Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland are training partners, adding a layer of complexity to the situation. In the world of UFC, where rivalries run deep, Pereira’s response to Adesanya’s loss has captured the attention of fans and fighters alike, making it a moment to remember in the sport’s history.
Here’s what Alex Pereira has to say about Izzy’s loss at UFC 293
In the aftermath of Israel Adesanya’s shocking defeat at UFC 293, Alex Pereira, his longtime rival, didn’t miss a beat in sharing his perspective. Pereira took to video to express that he had previously highlighted Adesanya’s vulnerabilities, despite few believing him. In a surprising twist, Pereira also extended his congratulations to Sean Strickland, recognizing his well-deserved victory.
Pereira candidly stated, “A lot of people say, oh Adesanya was not at his best. Damn, today Adesanya didn’t fight the way he usually does. Clearly, Sean came in and shut his game down.”
He went on to praise Strickland’s intelligence in the fight, highlighting his forward movement, impeccable defense, and precise strikes. Strickland’s strategic approach and effective attacks ultimately secured his triumph.
Pereira genuinely congratulated Sean Strickland, remarking, “So here I want to congratulate Sean Strickland, he did an amazing job, and I’m really happy for this change in the divisions.” However, Pereira didn’t stop at the video. He took to Twitter to indirectly mock Adesanya’s loss, writing, “Seems like my plans to go down one more time to Middleweight ran out…”
Through this tweet, Pereira hinted at a potential shift in his plans. After losing to Adesanya at UFC 287, Pereira had set his sights on another middleweight clash with Izzy to reclaim the title. However, with Adesanya no longer holding the championship, Pereira’s future in the division remains uncertain.
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