Just within five months, Israel Adesanya is fighting Alex Pereira again to reclaim his lost throne. There have been many speculations in the lead-up to the highly anticipated rematch between the two most talented fighters in the division. Marvin Vettori, however, believes that this fight clearly has a favorite.
A super exciting middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is scheduled to be the main event of UFC 287, which will take place on April 8 at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida.
🔥The two shocks of UFC 287🔥
☝️April 8 2023 – Miami-Dade Arena
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🥊Alex Pereira 🆚 Israel Adesanya
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What is Marvin Vettori’s prediction regarding the Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya fight?
In an interview with Inside Fighting, Marvin shared his predictions regarding the upcoming middleweight title bout. According to the former title contender, The Last Stylebender has no chance of winning against Pereira.
“Pereira is going to beat him again. So, maybe that [Pereira] is another fight that I’d definitely like. Well, both guys [Pereira and Adesanya]; both guys for sure.” said Marvin.
If Israel Adesanya loses his next fight, the era of the 3 kings will truly come to an end. What a historic and fun run it was. pic.twitter.com/mSayMJHi30
— Ovin Vithanage (@OvinVithanage) March 21, 2023
“The Italian Dream” has already fought Adesanya twice but unfortunately in both of the bouts he lost. So speaking from experience, the Italian fighter sees no chance for Izzy against “Poatan.”
However, the 29-year-old fighter has also predicted future fights in the division which involves him fighting once again against the former middleweight champion.
“But I’m saying [I could fight Adesanya] because maybe like, you know, like, I see Whittaker getting at Pereira first. So, maybe I get Adesanya after this fight.” Marvin added.
Alex "POATAN" Pereira is THE MIND HUNDER !!! #AlexPereira #UFC287 #IsraelAdesanya #mindhunter pic.twitter.com/8uI2kajH0o
— MMA Pros Pick (@MMA_Pros_Pick) March 22, 2023
Even though Marvin is unquestionably on Pereira’s side but revenge-seeking Adesanya is expected to give it his all because he is the one who after losing to Pereira asked for a rematch with the Brazilian fighter right away.
Do you agree with what Marvin Vettori stated regarding the fight between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya? Share your thoughts and predictions with us in the comment section.
