Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira: Who Will Win? Betting Prediction, Odds, Line, and Picks

Israel Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight title for the sixth time at UFC 281. He will face his former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira. Adesanya enters with a mixed martial arts record of 23-1, while Pereira is 6-1.

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Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira Match Details

Fixture: Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira

Date and Time: Saturday, November 12th, 10:00 p.m. EST

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

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Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira Betting Odds

Name	Over/Under	Money Line
Israel Adesanya	Over 4.5 Rounds (-125)	-215
Alex Pereira	Under 4.5 Rounds (-105)	+185

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Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira Key Stats

Israel Adesanya enters UFC 281 as one of the most successful fighters in mixed martial arts. The No.2-ranked lightweight is 23-1, however, he has never lost in a middleweight bout. His only loss came via unanimous decision when he attempted to achieve double champ status as a light heavyweight. He has won his last three title defenses via unanimous decision. For his career, Adesanya has 15 victories by knockout and eight victories by decision.

Alex Pereira is relatively new to the sport of mixed martial arts. He does, however, hold two kickboxing victories over Adesanya, including the only knockout loss of Adesanya's combat sports career. Many believe he began mixed martial arts due to his former rival's success. Pereira is currently 6-1. After losing his first fight via submission, he has won six straight fights. Five of those victories came via knockout, while the sixth came via unanimous decision.

Adesanya and Pereira both stand at 6'3. The middleweight champion weighed in at exactly 185 pounds, while he possesses an 80" reach. The No.4-ranked middleweight has a 79" reach and weighed in at 184.6 pounds.

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Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira Betting Prediction

Despite his two kickboxing losses to Pereira, Adesanya has a significant advantage in mixed martial arts experience. While Pereira will be in his eighth mixed martial arts fight, Adesanya will be in his ninth title fight.

Look for Adesanya to use that experience advantage to defend his belt and improve his middleweight record to 24-0. Although Adesanya's last three title defenses have gone the distance, don't expect this fight to last five rounds. Both fighters have come out and stated that they will be looking for a knockout. Look for Pereira to apply plenty of pressure and Adesanya's abilities as a counter striker to shine.

Pick: Israel Adesanya (-215) and Under 4.5 Rounds (-105)

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