Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya spoke about the rivalry with the two-division promotion conqueror Alex Pereira.
The Nigerian and the Brazilian have had two fights each in kickboxing and MMA: Alex won the first three, and the last fight was won by Israel.
"For me, it was never personal. I just knew that I was the only one who could cause him serious damage technically. And I am very proud of what he achieved after our last fight. He is back on top, a two-time light heavyweight champion. I sincerely hope he never loses again — and retires undefeated.
Back then, it was about other people. Because after he beat me, many said: "That's it, Israel will never fight him again." And I told White: "Let me fight him once more," Adesanya is quoted as saying by Red Corner MMA.
