The much-anticipated rematch between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira for the middleweight title at UFC 287 has been creating a lot of buzz among fans and the media. However, it was not just the match that caught everyone’s attention. It was also Adesanya‘s unusual accessory at the pre-fight press conference – a dog collar.

Adesanya‘s unique fashion choice quickly became a talking point among fans and media outlets alike. Many wondered what could have prompted the UFC middleweight champion to wear a dog collar. After the press conference, Adesanya revealed the real reason behind his newest neck accessory.

Israel Adesanya unleashing the beast!

Adesanya shared a side-by-side picture of himself and Jet Li from the movie “Unleashed.” In the movie, Li’s character, Danny, is a slave who wears a metal collar that serves as a control mechanism. Once the collar is removed, Danny transforms into an unbeatable fighter. Adesanya wrote in the tweet – “IYKYK. He got that Dawg in him!!”.

Adesanya‘s tweet hinted that he was comparing himself to Danny, implying that he would be unleashing his full potential in the upcoming fight. This comparison could also be interpreted as a subtle message to Pereira, suggesting that he would be unleashing his full fighting potential against him.

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The reason behind Adesanya‘s choice to wear a dog collar could also be seen as a reflection of his unconventional personality. Throughout his career, Adesanya has shown a willingness to stand out from the crowd.

A final chance for Adesanya?

Israel Adesanya is facing Alex Pereira for the fourth time. The first two fights happened in the kickboxing ring. Pereira came out victorious in both fights, once by decision (2016) and once by knockout (2017). Then, in 2022, Pereira managed his way into the UFC and landed a title shot against Adesanya.

Pereira won the third fight by TKO, making him the first fighter to defeat Adesanya in MMA at middleweight. Now, the two face each other for the fourth, and probably the final time in the octagon. Both Adesanya and Pereira have mentioned that this is the last time they meet each other in a fight.

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Adesanya‘s dog collar may have raised eyebrows, but his tweet and explanation behind the accessory shed light on its significance. Can Adesanya take his revenge and get a victory this time? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.