Alex Pereira isn’t pleased with the UFC proper now and that would imply he doesn’t struggle once more quickly. If ever.
On Wednesday, the previous two-division champion shared a cryptic message to social media through which he spoke of an obvious disagreement with the UFC. Pereira didn’t specify precisely what his difficulty is with the promotion, writing solely, “I all the time answered the UFC’s calls, but when they wish to play with me, we are able to do this. I’ve by no means spoken poorly of the UFC however with what I’ve simply heard I’m disheartened.”
The 37-year-old added, “I’ve already had ideas of not combating anymore, and after what was simply relayed to me this can be the beginning.”
See Pereira’s message under.
It’s unclear precisely what prompted the timing and tone of Pereira’s tweet. “Poatan” misplaced his gentle heayvweight title to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 this previous March and followers are but to listen to any struggle information concerning Pereira’s subsequent transfer. A direct rematch has been mentioned, however no bulletins have been made.
Previous to the loss to Ankalaev, Pereira was tied to a possible superfight with UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis additionally expressed curiosity in shifting as much as 205 kilos to problem Pereira.
Over the previous three years, Pereira has change into one of many UFC’s hottest and dependable stars. He dedicated totally to MMA in 2021 after an illustrious kickboxing profession after which chased down longtime rival Israel Adesanya to take his middleweight title at UFC 281. After shedding a rematch to Adesanya, Pereira moved as much as gentle heavyweight the place he captured a second title and recorded three straight title defenses throughout a memorable 2024 marketing campaign.
It isn’t identified if Pereira’s points with the UFC stem from opponent choices, timing for his subsequent struggle, a pay dispute, or one thing else totally.
