Israel Adesanya has responded to the fact that his shoulder is visible on the UFC 6 video game cover next to Alex Pereira. The former middleweight champion highlighted his appearance on the cover by asking if anyone knows someone who has been on the cover of a UFC game three times. The post refers to the ongoing rivalry between Adesanya and Pereira, which has been a significant storyline across multiple UFC events. Details about the game's release or other featured fighters were not provided in the post.
Israel Adesanya took to social media to draw attention to a familiar face — or at least a familiar shoulder — appearing on the cover of UFC 6, the latest installment of EA Sports' video game franchise, alongside current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Adesanya pointed out that part of his image is visible on the cover next to Pereira, using the moment to ask whether anyone could name another fighter who has appeared on a UFC game cover three times. The comment doubles as a nod to the long-running rivalry between the two, a storyline that has played out across multiple marquee UFC events.
Adesanya, 36, competes at middleweight and currently sits ranked eighth in that division. The Nigerian standout, who trains out of City Kickboxing, holds a professional record of 24-6 and has built his reputation on sharp, high-volume striking — landing 4.03 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy across his career.
Pereira, 38, holds the light heavyweight championship with a record of 13-4. The Brazilian, who fights out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness, stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach and is among the most accurate strikers in the UFC, connecting on 62 percent of his significant strike attempts while landing 5.16 per minute.
Why it matters
- Adesanya's cover claim, if accurate, would mark a notable milestone in UFC gaming history and speaks to his enduring commercial profile.
- The post keeps the Adesanya-Pereira rivalry in the public conversation, a feud that has already defined a significant chapter of recent UFC history.
- Both men share identical height at 193 cm, underscoring the physical symmetry that has made their matchups so compelling to fans.
