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Israel Adesanya did not have a good ending to the year 2022. The dominant champion lost his title to combat sports rival Alex Pereira. However, ‘Stylebender’ gets an immediate rematch against ‘Poatan’ at UFC 287 and will be aiming to avenge for his earlier losses. The fans will expect a focused and determined former champion as he graces the octagon to regain his title.

However, the former champ was seen with Kevin Hart in a recent social media post. The fans had mixed feelings about the preparations of ‘Stylebender’ as he enjoyed with the American comedian.

Fans react to Israel Adesanya meeting Kevin Hart

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The ‘Stylebender’ shared images of Kevin Hart with the fans. MMA fans went crazy seeing the two icons enjoying themselves together. Adesanya captioned, “This will never not be cool. Watching masters of the crafts live, even on a school night. Good looking out Kevin!”

The fans also commented with equal energy.

One fan said, “Two of my favorites”.

While another fan added, “Hart take it Izzy”.

Some of the fans joked about the incident as well..

One said, “Kevin in the group picture killed me. the o.g. hasbulla”. 

Similarly, one fan stated, “Kelvin’s shoes are as small as ur UFC gloves”.

However, there were certain sections of the audience that trolled the former champion for not preparing adequately.

A fan commented, “Bro Alex is Training with a Chinese Heavyweight against his title bout against you in 3 weeks wtf are u doing with Kevin heart”.

Furthermore, a social media user said, “Save you brain Izzy don’t spar too much”.

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Additionally, some fans even stated Alex Pereira might meet some other celebrities as a reaction to Israel Adesanya. A fan wrote, “Now Alex Periera will meet Dwayne Johnson”.

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Similarly, an Instagram user added, “Alex will meet Chapelle now!”

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Alex Pereira looks to continue his good run against Israel Adesanya

‘Poatan’ is all set to face Adesanya in his first title defense against ‘Stylebender’. The duo is scheduled to face off at UFC 287 in Miami in one of the most exciting fights in the UFC middleweight division.

On the contrary, Adesanya will aim to finally end his bad luck against Pereira. The former champion lost to Pereira twice in kickboxing fights and once in professional MMA.

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The bout is bound to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. What do you think about their rivalry? Let us know in the comments.

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