Israel Adesanya reflects on his rivalry with Alex Pereira, praising Pereira as a special human being. Pereira is speculated to potentially become a 3-Division UFC champion, having already won titles in Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions. Adesanya continues to show respect towards Pereira as a special fighter, while Pereira remains humble about his legacy compared to Adesanya's achievements in the UFC.
Alex Pereira was asked if his legacy in such a short time in #UFC has surpassed Israel Adesanya's yet: "Honestly, I don't know. You have to see the criteria they use. Adesanya made several title defenses, I couldn't defend the middleweight belt. But there are things that if I⦠https://t.co/b5wxdAzyd3
Alex Pereira was asked if his legacy in such a short time in the #UFC has surpassed Israel Adesanya's: "Honestly I don't know man. You have to see the criteria they use. Adesanya made several [title] defenses, I couldn't defend the middleweight belt... But there are things I⦠https://t.co/74MrIl8hTv
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