Alex Pereira will be looking to continue his winning streak against Israel Adesanya, having defeated him twice in kickboxing and knocking him out in the fifth round at UFC 281 to capture the middleweight title. Despite Adesanya's MMA experience, Pereira's striking skills cannot be ignored.
Former UFC welterweight, Dan Hardy, believes it is a 50-50 matchup, but he also thinks that two attributes in Pereira's favor will help him maintain his dominance over Adesanya. With his knockout power and aggressive style, Pereira has the ability to finish the fight quickly if he is given the opportunity.
Adesanya, on the other hand, will need to use his experience in MMA to his advantage by utilizing his grappling skills and mixing up his striking techniques to keep Pereira guessing. However, he will also need to be cautious of Pereira's power and avoid getting hit with his strikes.
Ultimately, the upcoming Adesanya vs. Pereira fight will be an exciting matchup between two elite strikers, with both fighters having their own strengths and weaknesses. It will be interesting to see how the fight unfolds and whether Adesanya will be able to turn the tide in his favor.