For those who thought Alex Pereira and the UFC had been on good phrases, suppose once more.
Pereira, a former Glory kickboxing champion, can be former middleweight and light-weight heavyweight champion within the UFC. He is likely one of the hottest fighters on the promotion’s roster right this moment — even after dropping his gentle heavyweight belt to Magomed Ankalaev with a detailed determination in his final battle. He has additionally appeared to be a favourite of UFC executives. In any case, he has stepped as much as headline a number of main pay-per-views on comparatively quick discover, most notably UFC 300 and 303 final yr.
It appears his relationship with the promotion will not be as rosy as we beforehand thought.
On Tuesday morning, Pereira took to X with a heated message for the UFC. It appears he heard one thing from the promotion that he didn’t like. In reality, he’s upset sufficient that he’s really contemplating ending his illustrious fight sports activities profession.
I all the time answered the UFC’s calls, but when they wish to play with me, we will do this. I’ve by no means spoken poorly of the UFC however with what I’ve simply heard I’m disheartened. I’ve already had ideas of not combating anymore, and after what was simply relayed to me this can be the beginning.
— Alex “Poatan” Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) Might 7, 2025
“I all the time answered the UFC’s calls, but when they wish to play with me, we will do this,” Pereira wrote. “I’ve by no means spoken poorly of the UFC however with what I’ve simply heard I’m disheartened. I’ve already had ideas of not combating anymore, and after what was simply relayed to me this can be the beginning.”
