Israel Adesanya May Break the ‘Poatan’ Curse at UFC 287

As UFC 287 draws closer, fans are smacking their lips to see another chapter of the heated rivalry unfold. The rematch between middleweight fighters Israel ‘The Stylebender’ Adesanya and Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira has a lot on the line at UFC 287. While Israel Adesanya will desperately want to get back to winning ways, The Brazilian champ will leave no stone unturned to keep his reign and win his second fight against Adesanya in the UFC. Adesanya has lost to Pereira in Glory Kickboxing too and will try to find the key to the Brazilian mystery that he has been failing to solve.

Predictions have been flying thick and fast about the results of the UFC 287 rematch. #2 ranked bantamweight fighter Sean O’Malley is known for his flamboyant style which is similar to Israel Adesanya’s. ‘Suga Sean’ has shared his predictions about the much-awaited fight.

Sean O’Malley predicts UFC 287 results

The Flamboyant bantamweight was talking on the Timbo Sugar Show Podcast,where he shared his predictions for the upcoming fight. While Adesanya haters and Pereira fans are predicting another Poatan victory ‘Suga Sean’ felt otherwise. He said,“I think [Adesanya will] come out and wrestle,” O’Malley added. “I feel like he’s going to come out, he’s got a couple maybe good takedowns, come out [and] wrestle, put him on his back, really get him thinking. Maybe [Pereira] won’t be able to march forward as much.”

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In their previous fight at UFC 281 Israel Adesanya was on the way to another title defense when things changed completely. After being dominated for the majority of the fight Alex Pereira rallied to knock Adesnaya out.

Sean O’Malley thinks weight cuts will be a factor

While Israel Adesanya will not have to cut a lot of weight, Alex Pereira will have to cut down 20 to 25 pounds of weight. This weight cut, according to Sean O’Malley may prove to be difficult for Pereira in the fight. O’Malley said the weight loss would leave him with a weak chin and a lack of brain fluids. If Israel Adesanya could land a few proper blows, he would be able to take Alex Pereira out.

The much-awaited fight promises a lot to the fans. The spice and the expectations will make the fight a very interesting affair. If the ‘Stylebender’ will finally break the ‘Poatan’ Jinx or will the Brazilian maintain his unbeaten record over Adesanya? Who do you think will win at UFC 287? Let us know.

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