Alex Pereira reacts to Israel Adesanya’s losing skid: ‘That can happen to me tomorrow’

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, who has previously defeated Israel Adesanya twice, responded with humility to Adesanya's recent losing streak, stating 'That can happen to me tomorrow.' Pereira made the comments on June 11, 2026, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of combat sports and showing empathy toward his longtime rival. The two fighters previously faced off at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, in Miami, Florida, where Pereira and Adesanya competed for the UFC middleweight championship.