The rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is one of the most intense in combat sports history. It began in kickboxing, where Pereira defeated Adesanya twice — once by decision, then by a devastating knockout. Years later, their paths crossed again in the UFC, with Pereira once more stopping Adesanya to claim UFC gold. But Adesanya wasn’t done — he returned with fire in his eyes and knocked Pereira out cold to reclaim his title in dramatic fashion. Their fights are more than just compe