The current UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, recently expressed his support for his former rival, Israel Adesanya, in the lead-up to Adesanya’s title fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305. Pereira, who is fresh off a victory against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, discussed his reasons for backing Adesanya despite their storied rivalry.

Pereira’s Perspective on Adesanya

Pereira’s stance on Adesanya is rooted in respect and professional admiration. During a recent interview, Pereira shared his thoughts:

“I am here and support him. I have already fought him; I will not say I want him to lose. I harbor no grudge against him. One day, I would like to exchange knowledge and train with him. He has a good heart, and I can see he is a good person; that’s why I support him”.

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The Upcoming UFC 305 Event

UFC 305 is set to take place on August 18, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The event will feature several high-stakes matches, including the main event where Adesanya will challenge the current middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis. Adesanya’s return to the octagon is highly anticipated following his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293.

Full Fight Card for UFC 305

UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya – Scheduled Fights

Middleweight Title Bout: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
Flyweight: Steve Erceg vs. Kai Kara-France
Lightweight: Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
Women’s Flyweight: Tereza Bleda vs. Casey O’Neill
Heavyweight: Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Flyweight: Stewart Nicoll vs. TBA
Heavyweight: Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker
Featherweight: Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos
Featherweight: Jack Jenkins vs. Gavin Tucker

Additional Insights

Pereira’s openness to training with Adesanya, provided they do not face each other in the ring again, highlights a potential collaboration between two of the sport’s top strikers. This gesture underscores Pereira’s respect for Adesanya’s skill and character, reflecting a broader perspective on sportsmanship and mutual growth.

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