Israel Adesanya responded to the UFC 6 video game cover art that features Alex Pereira prominently, with Adesanya's shoulder visibly in the frame alongside his rival. Adesanya commented on social media asking if anyone knows someone who has appeared on the UFC game cover three times, implying his multiple appearances across different editions of the franchise. The post highlights the ongoing marketing presence of both fighters and their storied rivalry. Adesanya's response was lighthearted, acknowledging his partial appearance on the cover art. No further context about the full cover design or other featured fighters was provided.
Israel Adesanya took to social media to weigh in on the newly revealed cover art for UFC 6, the latest installment in the EA Sports video game franchise, after noticing his shoulder appearing alongside light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the artwork.
Adesanya's post carried a playful tone, with the former middleweight champion questioning whether anyone could name a fighter who had appeared on the UFC game cover three times — a pointed nod to his own history with the franchise and a subtle reminder that his presence on the cover, however partial, was not his first.
The 36-year-old Nigerian, who trains out of City Kickboxing, currently sits ranked eighth in the middleweight division with a professional record of 24-6. Standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach, Adesanya built his reputation as one of the sport's most technically precise strikers, landing 4.03 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy across his career.
Pereira, meanwhile, occupies the cover as the reigning light heavyweight champion. The 38-year-old Brazilian out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness carries a 13-4 record and has established himself as one of the most feared finishers in the sport, landing 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 62 percent accuracy. The two fighters share a storied rivalry that has extended well beyond the cage and, apparently, into the marketing world.
Why it matters
- Adesanya's social media response keeps the rivalry's cultural footprint alive despite both men currently competing in different weight classes.
- The cover placement underscores Pereira's status as the UFC's marquee star following his light heavyweight title reign.
- Adesanya's claim of three cover appearances, if accurate, would mark rare franchise recognition for a middleweight fighter.
