MMA Twitter applauds Israel Adesanya for dropping epic WWE promo to hype his UFC 287 rematch against Alex Pereira

Fans applaud Israel Adesanya for dropping epic promo to hype his UFC 287 rematch against Alex Pereira. [Image credits: @wwe on Pinterest
Fans applaud Israel Adesanya for dropping epic promo to hype his UFC 287 rematch against Alex Pereira. [Image credits: @wwe on Pinterest]

Israel Adesanya has once again proven that he is not just a top-tier fighter, but also a master at hyping up his fights. His latest video promo came out ahead of his highly anticipated rematch against Alex Pereira at UFC 287.

In a post on his Twitter account, Adesanya shared a video that included a clip from The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin's epic clash at WrestleMania XIX. The Last Stylebender compared his rivalry with Pereira to the legendary feud between the two WWE legends.

Check out the promotional video below:

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The post immediately drew reactions from MMA fans and journalists alike. Ariel Helwani and Chamatkar Sandhu praised it as one of the best promotional videos ever. Even lightweight contender Terrance McKinney was impressed, retweeting the post to his followers.

Ariel Helwani commented:

"One of the all time great packages"

Sandhu wrote:

"Perfect."

One fan went so far as to declare it the "greatest promo in any genre," a testament to Adesanya's skills both inside and outside the octagon.

Check out the reactions below:


What is Alex Pereira's win record against Israel Adesanya so far?

Alex Pereira has faced off against Israel Adesanya twice in the kickboxing ring, winning both times, with one of the victories being a knockout.

Their November 2022 bout in the UFC was a highly anticipated event, where the New Zealander had a chance to avenge his previous losses to Pereira. However, the former middleweight champion suffered a defeat at the hands of his Brazilian opponent in the fifth round via TKO, thus losing his championship belt.

Adesanya currently has an impressive professional fight record of 23 wins and only two losses. Fifteen of those wins came by way of knockouts and six in the first round.

Now, with a highly anticipated rematch just around the corner, 'The Last Stylebender' is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation. Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the upcoming fight. Adesanya's latest promo has won the hearts and minds of MMA enthusiasts, setting the stage for a thrilling and intense rematch between the two fighters.

Check out the Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2 countdown video below:

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