Pereira tipped to beat Adesanya in rematch

By Daily Sports Nigeria on March 5, 2023

UFC heavyweight fighter Jon Jones believes Alex Pereira will be victorious once again when he faces Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya in their title rematch on April 9.

Pereira stunned the world at UFC 281 last year when he gained a technical knockout win over long-time rival Adesanya for the middleweight title. The bout was a highly entertaining clash that pitted two of the best kickboxers in combat sports against one another.

Down on the scorecards in the fifth round, the Brazilian’s persistence and heavy hands eventually paid off as he snatched the victory from ‘The Last Stylebender’.

Pereira’s win over Israel Adesanya now means he leads their unofficial head-to-head 3-0, having previously defeated the Nigerian-New Zealander twice in kickboxing.

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Jones said that he doesn’t expect a different result the second time around as he believes the Brazilian has Adesanya’s “number”.

“I believe Pereira’s going to win again. There’s some athletes that just have other athlete’s number. He works hard and I’m rooting for him. I believe he’s going to do it again,” Jones said.

Pereira and Israel Adesanya’s rematch will take place at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida at UFC 287. The stacked card also features an equally exciting co-main event as welterweight Jorge Masvidal returns to the octagon to face Gilbert Burns.

Source Punch Ng

Posted March 5, 2023


 

You may also like...
Odubeko Hits Hat Trick For Man United

AFCON U-17: Golden Eaglets not yet ready, Garba...

FIFA name Happi, Ambomo to run Cameroon FA...

Awoniyi reveals why he dreams of playing Premier...

Liverpool refer Salah to police over alleged phone...

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter must serve 6-year ban,...

 

Latest News CAF Award: Hedriel congratulates Lookman, says his award will inspire him to work harder Managers deserve 'more respect' - Postecoglou Man City's Dias ruled out for 'three or four weeks' I put him in retirement, Dubois mocks Joshua EPL: Man Utd’s Mount out for weeks as injury struggles persist Fury, Usyk talk tough ahead rematch Carragher urges Rashford to move on from Man United Fury and Usyk in astonishing 11-minute face-off Liverpool draw Tottenham in EFL Cup semi-finals LeBron James sets new NBA record in Lakers win Lookman’s market value hits €55m FIFA rankings: Eagles end 2024 in 44th place

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,207 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,351 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,408 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,051 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (43,988 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (43,952 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (43,787 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,354 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,426 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,094 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,542 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (38,974 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media