Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has shared an intriguing anecdote about Alex Pereira, the current UFC light heavyweight titleholder. Pereira is gearing up to headline UFC 300 against Jamahal Hill, solidifying his status as one of the greatest MMA fighters in history despite his relatively short time in the sport.
Prior to his MMA career, Pereira was a renowned kickboxer who faced Adesanya in two significant matches, with the second taking place in Brazil. Adesanya recently recounted a memorable encounter with ‘Poatan’ when he went downstairs to retrieve an adapter at their shared hotel.
During a podcast appearance, Adesanya humorously described observing Pereira in what he suspected to be the company of two attractive individuals in Brazil, playfully suggesting that he was “getting some for to-go.” The anecdote adds a lighthearted anecdote to the history between these two skilled fighters.