Alex Pereira was added to a membership with simply two different members final night time, regardless of dropping his world title to Magomed Ankalaev.
Pereira’s performances in 2024 had been the stuff of legend as he defended his belt 3 times in six months, together with memorable headliners at UFC 300 and UFC 303 in Las Vegas. It was such a dominant and fast run that he turned an virtually legendary star of the division.
And when Bruce Buffer launched him final night time within the cage seconds earlier than the UFC 313 principal occasion, the usage of 4 phrases put him in an unique membership. He’s joined solely by Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, basically cementing his spot as a legend.
Alex Pereira joins membership with Jon Jones and Conor McGregor
Earlier than a punch was thrown in Las Vegas final night time, Alex Pereira was inducted right into a particular membership that solely contains Jon Jones and Conor McGregor by Bruce Buffer. Throughout his introduction, ‘Poatan’ was known as ‘The One, The Solely,’ which is a uncommon honor bestowed upon legends of the sport.
McGregor first skilled it when he made his return to motion after a 12 months and a half out in January of 2020 in opposition to Donald Cerrone. He ended up successful the struggle inside 40 seconds, exhibiting himself to nonetheless be able to prime degree competitors.
Jones was the the second to listen to it, being launched as such when he made his return at heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane and Stipe Miocic. Sadly for Pereira, this implies he joins McGregor as a person who has misplaced after listening to the long-lasting intro.
Alex Pereira pushes for fast rematch with Magomed Ankalaev
Sadly for Pereira, the consequence didn’t go his approach final night time as he suffered his second defeat below the UFC banner. He struggled to get out of first gear and ended up being held in opposition to the cage sufficient to price him the belt.
Nonetheless, he has already recognized a lot of downside areas and appeared defiant in a social media video he shared after the actual fact. “That’s it everybody, some marks however I’m good, I’m gonna relaxation a bit, I’ll be again like I’ve at all times performed,” he started to elucidate in a video on his social media.
“This has already occurred earlier than however I’m good. I’m grateful for all of your assist, for all of your love and at all times supporting me. I’m right here with my individuals, my household and my group… Everybody’s right here with me.
“I’m going to have some pizza, that’s that, life continues… I’m gonna make some changes for the rematch and I’ll be again a lot better, you’ll be able to rely on it… CHAMA!”
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