Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, despite being seemingly poles apart, continue to cross paths in an intriguing twist of fate. ‘The Last Stylebender’ managed to reverse the tide of the Brazilian arch-nemesis’s dominance in their long-standing rivalry back at UFC 287, eliminating his hat-trick of victories over Adesanya.

However, the unexpected encounters between these fierce rivals did not end there. Recently, the New Zealander and ‘Poatan’ found themselves face to face at the airport in Australia, a meeting as unexpected as it gets. The convergence of these two intense adversaries surprised and delighted fans around the world, as their paths intertwined once again.

The unexpected encounter between Adesanya and Pereira has not gone unnoticed, even by UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping. The veteran fighter and analyst expressed his delight at this instance, where the two fierce rivals crossed paths out of nowhere.

Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith discuss the intense rivals’ bond

Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith recently gathered for their latest YouTube video, diving deep into the recent happenings of the MMA world. As they delved into various topics, they stumbled upon the exciting encounter of Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, exclaiming, “Alex lives in Brazil, Izzy lives in New Zealand. They’re literally on other sides of the world. But somehow, some way, they keep bumping into each other.”

Continuing his observation, Bisping added, “Do you know what I like about that? You know, they’re obviously very, very intense rivals… But as we see here, now it seems like it’s all playful, it’s all well and good. Of course, it’s a competitive rivalry.”

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Anthony Smith chimed in, sharing his perspective on the unique bond between the two fighters. He expressed, “I think they seemingly have just a little bit of a different bond with each other, since they’ve shared- they’ve just competed against each other so many times. They probably just get sick of being angry at each other all the time.”

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Having already fought four times in combat sports and twice in the UFC, the clamor for a trilogy between Adesanya and Pereira has reached a fever pitch among fans. Even Michael Bisping echoed the fans’ sentiments, underscoring the excitement and anticipation surrounding a potential third encounter between the two rivals.

Bisping is interested in the Israel Adesanya-Alex Pereira UFC trilogy

Michael Bisping took a moment to reflect on the constant crossing paths of Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, viewing it as a potential signal for an epic trilogy fight. The 44-year-old Englishman expressed his enthusiasm as a fan, stating, “As a fan, that’s the one that I wanna see, for sure. Absolutely.”

The surprising conclusion of UFC 287 left fans eagerly awaiting the possibility of a trilogy fight between Adesanya and Pereira. However, with Pereira’s recent move up to the light heavyweight category, the prospect of a trilogy fight has been thrown into uncertainty. The change in weight class has jeopardized the immediate possibility of seeing Adesanya and Pereira face off once again. Yet, despite the potential roadblocks, the notion of a trilogy between these arch-rivals continues to intrigue and captivate fans and pundits alike.

Do you think there should be a trilogy between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira? Let us know in the comments below.

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