“Incoming Nuclear Knee From Alex”: Fans React As Israel Adesanya Accidentally Reveals His Gameplan Ahead of UFC 287

Israel Adesanya is probably going into the biggest fight of his career. ‘The stylebender’ is one of the best athletes the sport has ever had. He is sitting on a very strong record that reads 23 wins and 2 losses. Despite the very impressive numbers, Adesanya is set to meet an opponent who has been his kryptonite. Israel Adesanya has lost his UFC 281 championship fight against Alex Pereira and it adds to the two losses Adesanya suffered in Glory kickboxing. In a recent interview, Adesanya has now revealed his plans for the rematch.

Izzy’s response to ‘Pick one UFC legend to train u for the Pereira fight’
by u/PablosCocaineHippo in ufc

Israel Adesanya was asked in an interview about the UFC legend he would like to train with going into the rematch. Adesanya was very candid in his answer and probably revealed a little too much when he disclosed the UFC legend he wanted to train with. He soon realized that he had exposed his plans.

Fans react as Israel Adesanya shares information on his strategy

It is being speculated by experts that Israel Adesanya will take the fight into the wrestling form to avoid the dangerous, striking capability that Alex Pereira possesses. Alexander Volkanovski had earlier talked about the probable strategy. A lot of experts have also suggested that Adesanya will use some wrestling techniques to mitigate Pereira’s striking threats.

Read More: UFC 287: Alex Pereira’s Reaction to Dana White’s Khamzat Chimaev Offer Leaves Fans With Mixed Reactions

A fan commented, “Even Volk kinda hinted that Izzy might wrestle, he might not be flashy, he might do what it takes to win.” Another fan imagined how it could end for Adesanya. He commented, “Imagine he just shoots for the leg from the get-go and gets kneed into oblivion”. A fan felt Adesanya would get gassed and that will lead to his loss. He commented, “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I think Izzy gasses himself out trying to wrestle if that is indeed the game plan. Adesanya being gassed in his previous fight with Alex Pereira was something that a fan talked about and mentioned, “That’s exactly what happened in my eyes first match. Everyone was focusing on Pereira breathing hard but Izzy looked gassed too. Pereira won’t even need the left hook to be perfect to put him out if Izzy gasses himself like that.” A general consensus was expressed by a fan in a very few words. The fan commented, “He needs to try something different regardless”. 

Predicting what might happen if Israel Adesanya goes for a wrestling tactic, a fan commented, “Incoming nuclear knee from Alex on an Izzy takedown attempt.“Another fan however felt it would be funny if Adesanya gets knocked out trying to wrestle Alex Pereira. The comment read, “I would lol so hard if Izzy tries to wrestle and gets KO’d again”

The rematch holds a lot of promise. Both fighters will have a lot to fight for when they fight at UFC 287. Fans will hope that Adesanya breaks the Brazilian streak and wins his first fight in the long-running rivalry. Who will you be cheering for? Let us know.

Watch This Story: The Saga of Bad Blood between Alex Pereira Vs Israel Adesanya