Alex Pereira entered his UFC 313 combat in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev with a hand harm.
‘Poatan’ is contemporary off his return to the cage earlier this month in Las Vegas. Again for the primary time since a dominant knockout win over Khalil Rountree Jr. final fall, Alex Pereira lastly met Magomed Ankalaev. The Russian entered the bout driving a 14-fight unbeaten streak, final beating Aleksandar Rakic final October. Whereas Pereira entered the cage dreaming of a boxing match in opposition to Oleksandr Usyk, these plans have been foiled earlier this month.
In the primary occasion of UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev outstruck and outgrappled Alex Pereira en path to a controversial unanimous choice victory. Submit-fight, many took situation with the end result. Nonetheless, there’s doubtless a purpose why the usually hard-hitting Brazilian struggled on combat night time. In line with shade commentator Joe Rogan, Pereira entered the cage with a damaged hand and the norovirus.
“They are saying he fought with a damaged hand and norovirus in opposition to Ankalaev,” Joe Rogan stated throughout a UFC London Struggle Companion podcast. “[Alex Pereira] fought with a damaged toe earlier than. When he beat Jiri Prochazka, he had a f—ed up knee … He was principally preventing on one leg within the first combat… They’re gonna run it again, I’m certain. They must. That’s the massive combat in that division. And if Pereira can are available in wholesome, [it’ll be big].”
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Alex Pereira shares that he contemplated not preventing at UFC 313:
“My hand is okay, however it did have an effect on loads of issues… I don’t wanna make excuses… I don’t wanna use this as leverage for something. This was one of many extra sophisticated combat camps that has ever occurred… However… pic.twitter.com/2Njlu4tuHy
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 26, 2025
Alex Pereira responds to rumored hand harm previous to UFC 313 combat in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev
Talking on The Ariel Helwani Present earlier at the moment, Alex Pereira responded to Joe Rogan’s current feedback. There, the previous UFC light-heavyweight champion confirmed a hand harm, stating that it did have an effect on issues heading into the bout in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev. Nonetheless, ‘Poatan’ didn’t affirm an sickness, and added that he doesn’t wish to make excuses for the defeat.
“I’m not making an attempt to take credit score away from [Magomed] Ankalaev.” Alex Pereira acknowledged by means of a translator when requested about Joe Rogan’s feedback by Helwani. “Many individuals strive to do this kind of factor, and I’m not one of these man. Everyone goes by means of issues, and I’m certain he had his personal issues too. I had mine, my hand is okay, however it did have an effect on issues. I’m not making an attempt to make an excuse.”
He continued, “I don’t wish to make excuses, I don’t wish to use this as leverage for something. My second goes to come back to win the belt, after which I’ll disclose every part for you guys. Sure, [I considered not fighting at UFC 313]. It was one of many extra sophisticated camps from every part that occurred.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC light-heavyweight contender? Do you wish to see Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev 2?
