UFC Middlweight champion Alex Pereira on Adesanya defence
Alex Pereira (7-1, fighting out of Danbury, Conn.) aims to secure his first title defense against long-time foe Adesanya
UFC middleweight champion
No. 7 ranked Pound-for-Pound fighter
Six wins by knockout, three first-round finishes
Also holds wins over Sean Strickland, Andreas Michailidis and Bruno Silva