With that said, here are the top 25 greatest UFC fighters of all time. Amanda Nunes. Khabib Nurmagomedov. Demetrious Johnson. Daniel Cormier. Career Record: 22-3-0, 1 NC. Stipe Miocic. Career Record: 20-4. Georges St-Pierre. Career Record: 26-2. Jon Jones. Career Record: 26-1-0, 1 NC. Anderson Silva. Career Record: 34-11-0, 1 NC. May 26, 2021
Speaking in his post-fight press conference, Adesanya reiterated his desire to fight the New Zealand-born Whittaker in Auckland. But the Nigerian-Kiwi star was also realistic about his chances, particularly as he intends to continue his track record of remaining busy.Jun 13, 2021
The pair first met at Glory of Heroes 1 in 2016, with Pereira defeating Adesanya by Unanimous decision. They re-matched a year later, at Glory of Heroes 7. The first round was hotly-contested, with Adesanya scoring a standing knockdown, and nearly finishing Pereira.Nov 25, 2020
Adesanya tasted defeat during his career as a kick boxer and was even knocked out cold. In his last appearance, the New Zealander was knocked spark out by Alex Pereira while fighting in Glory of Heroes 7, in 2017.Mar 5, 2021
Israel Adesanya’s only knockout loss came at the hands of Alex Pereira in their rematch. In light of his accolades in the combat sports realm, Israel Adesanya’s only KO loss – be it in boxing, kickboxing, or MMA – has quite often been the focal point of debates and discussions regarding the talented combatant.Oct 15, …
That is exactly what happened, and Adesanya lost the fight after being dominated by Blachowicz. He came out flying in the first round, but the size disparity was blatantly obvious. Adesanya weighed in at 193 pounds, over 15 pounds lighter than his opponent, and Blachowicz took full advantage of this.Jun 18, 2021
That was his only loss in MMA, but that wasn’t the only martial art Adesanya had practiced. He was a renowned kickboxer in his own right and had an incredible record of 75-5. Of his five losses, four had come via decision, and he was knocked out once.Jun 8, 2021
Jason Wilnis Jason Wilnis is the latest kickboxer entering MMA who has history with UFC champion Israel Adesanya. Wilnis beat Adesanya in a somewhat controversial unanimous decision at GLORY 37 in January 2017, defending his 187-pound title in the process.Jul 24, 2021
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Israel Adesanya has fought Alex Pereira twice in kickboxing bouts and lost in both outings. His first defeat came via unanimous decision, but in the second one, Israel Adesanya was dropped by a vicious short left hook in the third round.Jan 31, 2021
In November 2018, Pereira said he would pursue MMA career after his contract with Glory will expire in April 2019. Eventually, Pereira re-signed with Glory with possibility to fight in the mixed martial arts also.
Alex Pereira’s prospects in MMA Pereira’s famed left hook gets the job done in kickboxing and MMA alike. Given how his last outing went against Thomas Powell back in November 2020, one could still lobby for his move to the UFC so that Dana White could market a final showdown between Israel Adesanya and Alex …
