MMA News Roundup: Israel Adesanya Reveals a Key Trait About Alex Pereira at UFC 281; Paul Heyman Goes Back and Forth With Conor McGregor; BKFC President Provides an Update of Francis Ngannou Deal

The MMA world is full of drama as another important PPV approaches. UFC 287 is arriving just at the weekend and the fighters involved in the showdown cannot wait to have a crack at each other. Such is seen from the Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira fight for the UFC middleweight championship. Another big news is that of the WWE and UFC merger. Some of their stars, such as Paul Heyman and Conor McGregor are already bickering.

Lastly, Francis Ngannou‘s deal may be tough for the BKFC according to its President.

Israel Adesanya reveals a surprising trait about opponent Alex Pereira

The former UFC middleweight champion revealed a surprising factor about ‘Poatan’. He said that the UFC middleweight champion recovers well from the ‘beating’ he received at UFC 281.

‘Stylebender’ added, “He [Pereira] recovers very well. That’s something that definitely [I] didn’t expect was his recovery… I put the beating on him, I hurt him, got him tired. But he recovered very well and was able to close the show.”

Adesanya will be looking to close the show this time as both rivals collide at UFC 287.

Paul Heyman comes with the latest jibe at Conor McGregor

After the WWE and UFC merger under Endeavor, the fans are expected to see more of McGregor and Heyman trash-talking. WWE’s Paul Heyman didn’t hold back over Conor McGregor’s recent ‘Grampa’ comments.

Heyman tweeted, “[Conor McGregor] is a [Roman Reigns] Wannabe.” The Irishman has yet to give a reply to this statement of Paul Heyman. Heyman has also taken jibes at McGregor owing to his off-the-field habits. He said in an interview, “Let’s see if he’s even relevant at 50. Let’s see if he even lives to 57 with his lifestyle.” 

BKFC President provides huge update on the Francis Ngannou deal

BKFC President David Feldman was asked about the progress of the Francis Ngannou Deal. Feldman confirmed his interest in getting the signature of the former UFC champion. However, any attempts to sign ‘The Predator’ will not be a cheap affair.

He said, “We’ve talked to him, we’ve reached out to his team, you know. At this point, we just feel like he’s asking for unrealistic money…We are not willing to pay that kind of money for him.” 

Read More: “He Has to Wake Up” – Chael Sonnen Urges Francis Ngannou to Reach Out to Dana White Following Tyson Fury’s April Fool Prank

Some other MMA news

• Daniel Cormier thinks Israel Adesanya could be a successful WWE Champion.
• Glover Teixeira pulls a prank on Alex Pereira.

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