Israel Adesanya responded to Alex Pereira‘s callout with a mocking meme and a quote from the Disney movie “Frozen,” while Pereira urged Adesanya to come back and entertain his offer for a fight.
Israel Adesanya responded to Alex Pereira’s callout with a playful troll on social media. After Pereira’s win over Jiri Prochazka, Adesanya posted a meme of the Brazilian knocked out and referenced the Disney movie “Frozen” in the caption. He also quoted the movie before exacting revenge over Pereira in a previous fight.
Pereira targeted Adesanya after his knockout win, expressing his desire for a fight with the former light heavyweight champ. This callout came after Adesanya announced his sabbatical from the sport following a decision loss in his second title-losing fight. In their most recent bout, Pereira defeated Adesanya by knockout, marking a significant moment in his MMA career.
When asked for a response to Adesanya’s message, Pereira remained respectful and urged Adesanya to entertain his offer for a fight. The rivalry between the two fighters predates their time in the UFC, as they met twice in the kickboxing ring, with Pereira winning both bouts.
Pereira’s win over Prochazka added to his accomplishments in the MMA world, as he continues to make a name for himself in the sport. With two titles in the kickboxing promotion GLORY and a UFC light heavyweight title under his belt, Pereira is looking to solidify his place in the MMA world with a potential fight against Adesanya.