Israel Adesanya’s Viral “Video Game” Moment With Alex Pereira Has Fans Dubbing It a “Banging Anime Storyline” – “You Guys Might as Well Become Best Friends”
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Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have grasped the world’s attention with their rivalry and skills. Although their story began during their time at Glory kickboxing, it has seemingly ended at the UFC, with a final win for Adesanya over Pereira. Without a doubt, such a story is written only for the best of rivalries.
Recently, the duo surprised the fans with video tweets that showed them at the same airport. Surprisingly, the videos also showed Alexander Volkanovski calmly proving a graceful cameo. Undeniably, fans of the sport took over the comments section to express themselves. Many fans wished for the two middleweight fighters to befriend each other. Moreover, some also asked for the two to fight once again.
Fans react to Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira colliding at the same airport
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‘The Last Stylebender’ and ‘Poatan’ have indulged in such a rivalry that the two can’t seem to avoid each other.
💘💘💘❤️🔥
My life is a video game 🎮 pic.twitter.com/MoIdUniTJv— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) May 29, 2023
Recently, the two middleweight fighters took to Twitter and shared a video. Adesanya showed the line at the airport, at the back of which stood Pereira flexing his biceps, while Volkanovski was casually walking ahead after a glance at the camera. He wrote, “My life is a video game.”
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Guess who I met at the airport ? 👀 pic.twitter.com/c2xr4MAVUs
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) May 29, 2023
At the same time, the Brazilian wrote, “Guess who I met at the airport ?” In his video, the ‘Poatan’ pointed out that he bumped into his rival. As he moved the camera toward the Nigerian fighter, he acted as if he were shy and hid his face before fist-bumping Pereira. In the background of the video, Volkanovski made yet another brief appearance.
One of the fans reacted to Adesanya’s tweet and declared that his rivalry with Pereira could become a really good storyline for an anime.
At this point you've got to really consider if you're the same person just diametrically opposed. I mean that's a banging anime storyline right there. Izzy man wtf you should make your own anime
— Muhib. (@muhiblog) May 29, 2023
Without a doubt, the fans went ahead to the comments section and revealed what they thought. Although the fighters have been rivals for a long time, the fans wished to see them as friends.
bro you guys might as well become best friends at this point
— Foureyedhuman (@Foureyedhuman2) May 29, 2023
🤣🤣🤣 that's funny shit Izzy, man you 2 should be boys by now lmao
— Burt Johnson (@Burtjohnson2376) May 29, 2023
I know they’re gonna be best friends after retirement. This is too funny
— 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥🌓 (@badvibescartel) May 29, 2023
One of the fans claimed that Pereira was trying to befriend Adesanya because of his last defeat.
alex trying to be friends cos he know izzy sends him to shadow realm again in trilogy
— KSI Fandom (@JJtheGoatKSIfan) May 29, 2023
Furthermore, a few fans wanted to watch the two fighters land against each other in the arena once again.
Another round of fight pls ?
— Yoruba Rascal (@silesanmi64_b) May 29, 2023
Although a majority of fans were focused on the middleweights’ acts, a chosen few seemed to notice Volkanovski and Craig Jones in the videos.
Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, Craig Jones AND Alexander Volkanovski all on the same plane together
Ain’t NOBODY hijacking that bitch😂🤣— DJ (@myrksitymma) May 29, 2023
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Volk just sitting back there being a GOAT! 🐐
— Akryl1kz (@Akryl1kz) May 29, 2023
Nevertheless, the world seemed to enjoy the fateful meeting of the fighters at the airport. With their rivalry seemingly turning towards friendship, the world awaits what would happen next.
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Edited by:
Rohini Kottu