- Alex Pereira has been one the most important stars within the UFC in recent times
- Brazilian posted message on X talking about being ‘disheartened’
- He later mentioned his account had been hacked and that he didn’t put up message
One of many UFC’s largest stars, Alex Pereira, has lashed out at his employers and even threatened to retire – earlier than claiming the phrases weren’t his, saying he was hacked.
The Brazilian, who has develop into a fan favorite and fearsome KO artist since becoming a member of the organisation and gained belts at a number of weight lessons, posted an emotional message on X.
The 37-year-old mentioned: ‘I at all times answered the UFC’s calls, but when they need 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.
‘I’ve already had ideas of not preventing anymore, and after what was simply relayed to me this can be the beginning.’
The precise nature of Pereira’s grievance along with his employers is unknown however it’s attainable that his desired rematch with Magomed Ankalaev could possibly be on the backburner or there could even be a contract dispute.
Alex Pereira has lashed out on the UFC on X and even mentioned he won’t struggle any extra
The Brazilian, 37, involved followers along with his message, wherein he spoke of being ‘disheartened’
Pereira misplaced a call towards Magomed Ankalaev (proper) in his final outing in March
Pereira saved two playing cards final 12 months, leaping in on quick discover to function in the principle occasion of UFC 300 and UFC 303.
‘Poatan’ misplaced his light-heavyweight title towards the Russian in March and desires a direct rematch, which some believed would happen in June.
However now Pereira’s vocal contemplation of retirement places a spanner within the works and can sound alarm bells for the UFC.
Earlier this month, Ankalaev advised talks had stalled, writing: ‘Alex Pereira, do you continue to like preventing? I’ve a sense you might be completed.’
Judging by Pereira’s newest message, it appears there’s greater than a shred of fact in his rival’s phrases.
The uncertainty is way from ultimate for the UFC, with followers additionally ready for what could be the most important struggle of the 12 months to be introduced, particularly a heavyweight conflict between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones.
The Brit has been pushing to face ‘Bones’ however there stays a scarcity of dedication to the struggle from the American.
