Israel Adesanya is determined to take on Alex Pereira in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 287, as the former champion confidently seeks to reclaim the middleweight title. Their previous encounter at UFC 281 saw Adesanya experience a narrow miss in finishing Pereira, who was saved by the bell at the end of round one. However, Adesanya has analyzed his strategy, acknowledged necessary changes, and is prepared to secure a victory in their upcoming bout.
Adesanya’s strategy for rematch against Pereira
After a detailed assessment of his performance during UFC 281, Adesanya claims to have identified the crucial modifications needed to secure a win in the rematch, stating, “It’s the hand, I blocked his eye. Boom. I hit it. Yeah, I know what to do. I know what to do next time.” An eager Adesanya anticipates a brutal and bloody confrontation with Pereira, as he seeks to leave a memorable mark on the middleweight championship rematch.
Adesanya’s first defeat at the 185-pound division was handed to him by Pereira, and the upcoming UFC 287 main event in Miami, Florida, offers the former champion a chance to take revenge. As Adesanya meticulously prepares for the battle, he has adopted a significant shift in mindset. Once “the hunted,” he now declares himself “the hunter,” ready to regain the title he lost to Pereira in the previous year.
UFC 287 and Adesanya’s YouTube channel
Israel Adesanya’s YouTube channel features the former champion sharing key insights and progress on his rematch journey against Alex Pereira. In one such vlog, he commented, “I’m hunting, and I mean that in every sense of the word. The mindset is different, even Eugene [Bareman] and I are on the same page. The mindset is definitely different.” As the countdown to their UFC 287 face-off continues, Israel Adesanya remains relentlessly focused and determined to avenge his loss and ultimately reclaim the middleweight title.
