Chael Sonnen Reveals Why He’d Never Seen Anything Like Alex Pereira’s Fight Against Israel Adesanya in the UFC

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 In a recent interview, Chael Sonnen, the three-time UFC title challenger, shared his thoughts on the historic fight between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya at UFC 281. Sonnen, known for his insightful analysis, explained why he had never seen anything quite like this matchup before.

Chael Sonnen Opens up on Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya

Sonnen highlighted the unique aspect of the fight, noting that it was a clash between two pure kickboxers. “We’ve never tested this,” he said. “We have never tested two pure kickboxers. I mean, there is no takedown in store. Even if one of them wants to pull the great double cross, they don’t have that weapon, they’ve both spent all of their time, as far as it pertains, to wrestling defensively. All the time in practice was just to stop takedowns and stay on their feet. I mean, I’m very confident telling you we have a kickboxing match with the little gloves on for the unified belt.”

The fight lived up to Sonnen’s expectations, featuring minimal wrestling and a focus on striking. Alex Pereira ultimately emerged victorious with a fifth-round TKO, setting up a rematch with Adesanya at UFC 287. Although Alex Pereira lost the rematch, his performance solidified his status as one of the UFC’s most devastating strikers.

Sonnen’s analysis underscores the significance of the fight and the unique challenge it posed for both fighters. As the MMA community continues to debate the greatest matchups in UFC history, the Pereira-Adesanya rivalry stands out as a testament to the sport’s evolution and the incredible skill of its athletes.

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