UFC Hall of Famer criticises Alex Pereira for travelling the world ahead of 'hardest fight' of title reign
Alex Pereira must stop travelling the world and start preparing for his next title defence if he wishes to remain UFC champion.He jetted off to the likes of Mexico, South Korea and Georgia after his most recent victory against Khalil Rountree Jr last October.I’m the only fighter to win Olympic gold and a UFC title – I want Sean O’Malley nextCormier, a former two-division champion in his own right, had some strong words for Pereira if he wants to get past his Russian opponent.
“Pereira better get home. He needs to get home right now and make sure he’s locked in, because he does have the hardest fight of his title reign to this point.”UFC 313 LIVE: Start time and how to follow Pereira versus AnkalaevUFC champion reveals why he would vacate title before fighting Islam Makhachev
In simple terms, if Drake poses for a photo alongside an athlete or has publicly voiced his support for someone, they more than likely go on to lose, even against the odds.was knocked out by Pereira at Madison Square Garden, which subsequently cost Drake around £1.2million after he had backed the Nigerian-born New Zealander to get a win.
Pereira is the oddsmakers underdog heading into his bout with Ankalaev, who is undefeated in 13 UFC bouts since his first loss in 2018.
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