Israel Adesanya Has Been Warned by Joe Rogan Before UFC 281

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[{"selector":"#anim-6447412c-abaf-4e5f-b2b1-373b638cdb7d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.874043703405643%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] UFC middleweights, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira are familiar with each other from their first two kick boxing fights.

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Israel Adesanya Has Been Warned by Joe Rogan Before UFC 281

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