Israel Adesanya vs Conor McGregor: Dana White Answers Who is a Bigger Star

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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[{"selector":"#anim-30084fd2-4552-4058-88f7-a192ac92d65d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.450892767830055%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Dana White also revealed that Adesanya agreed with the idea of fighting Alex Pereira right after his last fight.

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