“This Fight Is 10 Rounds”: Israel Adesanya Gets Unusual Advice to Conquer Mental Block Against Alex Pereira

The countdown is on and the highly anticipated rematch between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is right around the corner, sending shockwaves through the MMA community. With so much at stake for both fighters; particularly for Adesanya, this is a make-or-break moment for him to prove his mettle. He needs to bring his A-game if he wants to come out on top. Chael Sonnen has weighed in on the matter, saying that ‘The Last Stylebender’ needs to bring his head in the game just as much as his fists. According to Sonnen, the former middleweight champ is the better fighter, but it’s his own mental block that’s preventing him from defeating Pereira. This fight will require Adesanya to leave no stone unturned and to fight with everything he’s got.

With Sonnen‘s wealth of experience and expertise, Adesanya would be wise to heed his advice and make sure he is ready for anything that Pereira throws his way.

Israel Adesanya will need to understand the psyche of this fight

Chael Sonnen has issued a wake-up call to Israel Adesanya in his recent video, where he offers legitimate advice for Adesanya‘s upcoming rematch with Alex Pereira. ‘The American Gangster’ believes that the New Zealander has the potential to do much better and wants to see him take his performance to the next level. Emphasizing the importance of mental preparation, Sonnen stressed that Adesanya needs to dig deep and bring his A-game both mentally and physically.

Sonnen said, “You got to start learning how to close out a match. That’s just a battle that everybody goes through.”

The UFC legend even declared, if Adesanya and Pereira‘s last fight had been just three rounds instead of five, the former would have not only won but dominated the competition. He added, “Psychologically, Izzy might have to put himself in a situation where he believes this fight is seven rounds. Where he convinced himself, this fight is 10 rounds… There’s something about closing out those matches”

Furthermore, the 45-year-old stated, “There’s something about getting to the finish line, there’s something about getting so close to this guy, who you, one, really want to beat. But moreover, in the bigger problem, is it’s the guy that you respect. You want to beat him. But every moment you’re in there with him, you are still aware that he could beat you, too… The psychological side of this fight is really interesting to me.”

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Having said that, ‘The Last Stylebender’ believes the game is far from over between him and ‘Poatan’. And with his recent Instagram post, Adesanya has made it very clear that he is looking for redemption.

Izzy is looking to ‘settle’ the score

Israel Adesanya is drumming up excitement and sending a clear message to his opponent, Alex Pereira. He recently posted a confident message on Instagram; showing that he was ready to turn the tables on his opponent and come out on top. The post, like a promotional trailer, is a call to action for fans to mark their calendars for the highly anticipated rematch.

“In this game, we don’t keep score…we settle them. #insertcointocontinue #UFC287 #wegoagain”, wrote ‘The Last Stylebender’. With Adesanya appearing hungrier than ever; the stage is set for an epic showdown that is sure to be a barnburner.

In conclusion, this fight is the real deal and something that no one should miss. It’s a showdown between two of the best in the game, and it’s sure to be a barnburner.

Whether you’re a fan of Adesanya or Pereira or just a lover of great fights, you won’t want to miss this one.

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