Objectively, based purely on wins and losses, I would have to say no.
But what fun is thinking objectively in MMA? Alex is humbler, easier to like, more fun to watch, and has a better story. Adesanya is a mouthy cringelord who paints his nails and wears dog collars to face-offs. I didn't give a damn about him or his reign until Poatan came along and ended it.
(Have I said my daily "thank you" for that? Just in case I haven't, THANK YOU Mr. Pereira.)
But what fun is thinking objectively in MMA? Alex is humbler, easier to like, more fun to watch, and has a better story. Adesanya is a mouthy cringelord who paints his nails and wears dog collars to face-offs. I didn't give a damn about him or his reign until Poatan came along and ended it.
(Have I said my daily "thank you" for that? Just in case I haven't, THANK YOU Mr. Pereira.)