UFC commentator Joe Rogan lately talked about on his podcast that Alex Pereira “fought with a damaged hand and norovirus” in his UFC 313 title protection versus Magomed Ankalaev earlier this month, however that’s not solely true.
Though “Poatan” confirmed he wasn’t 100% going into that occasion, the Brazilian star stated on The Ariel Helwani Present on Wednesday that his palms have been advantageous.
“Like I all the time say, I don’t like to offer excuses or take the advantage away from the opponent even when I disagree with the choice,” Pereira stated in Portuguese. “Everyone has their points. I had mine, and possibly he had his issues too, however what I can say is that my hand was advantageous. However many issues occurred.”
Pereira wouldn’t reveal what precisely occurred within the lead as much as his first loss as a light-weight heavyweight, however stated he’ll most likely talk about it publicly sooner or later. Nevertheless, “Poatan” did say it was extreme sufficient to have him contemplate withdraw from the combat.
“That was probably the most difficult fights with every thing that occurred,” Pereira stated. “I don’t [regret fighting]. I’ve conquered every thing I’ve and have motivated many individuals, and I attempted one thing that was onerous for me. I’ve achieved related issues earlier than with difficulties of accidents and issues like that and it has labored earlier than, and this time it didn’t, however I don’t remorse it.”
Pereira stated he rewatched the UFC 313 principal occasion and scored it 48-47 in his favor, profitable rounds 1, 3, and 5, and desires his rematch.
“It’s apparent that I desire a rematch with him, and I received’t take every other combat,” Pereira stated. “I believe I’ve this proper for all of the work I’ve achieved, however we nonetheless haven’t talked to the group.”
Ankalaev lately talked about on social media that August is the potential date for a rematch, indicating he already agreed to a proposal made by the UFC. Though “Poatan” stated he wasn’t formally provided something thus far, he likes that plan.
“I’ll be prepared,” Pereira stated. “If it’s August, it’s a great date.”
“I can’t look forward to that second, and it’ll positively be a distinct combat,” he added. “If I knock him out, OK, however I really feel that I’ve what it takes to do every thing I would like with this man.”
