Alex Pereira Says Ref Saved Israel Adesanya’s Life By Stopping Fight

Alex Pereira says referee Marc Goddard certainly did NOT stop the Israel Adesanya fight early … ’cause it was simply a matter of time till Stylebender would’ve been unconscious on the Octagon canvas.

The recently crowned UFC Middleweight champ promoted among the very first times because beating his competitor, Izzy, at the centerpiece of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden.

Adesanya and his group have stated they would’ve chosen the long time mixed martial arts ref to enable the fight to continue … regardless of confessing Israel remained in an alarming scenario.

“Adesanya stop making excuses saying that the referee stopped the fight early… you have to thank him for saving your life. The way you were with your head down looking at the ground, I only needed one or two more hits to connect a good knee to your face so we wouldn’t know the outcome,” Alex composed on social networks.

But, it wasn’t just garbage talk … Pereira likewise matched Adesanya.

“You were a great opponent and I respect you for that. Assume the mistakes along with your team without taking away my merits.”

Of course, Adesanya was winning the fight on the judge’s scorecards (3 rounds to 1) and even rocked Pereira on a number of celebrations. However, throughout round 5, understanding he required a knockout … Alex landed a couple huge punches which rocked Izzy. AP tossed a flurry of shots, and Goddard stopped the fight … with Adesanya simply minutes from beating his competitor, and keeping his belt.

As for who is next for the brand-new champ, Alex says he will rematch Izzy.

“You will have one more chance! You’re next!”

After 281, Dana White was inquired about making an instant rematch … and the UFC honcho was plainly really available to the concept.

Israel, still among the most harmful and cherished fighters on the planet, desires his belt back as soon as possible!