Alex Pereira is doing OK after his UFC 287 knockout loss.
Pereira suffered the primary setback of his octagon profession on Saturday in the primary occasion of UFC 287, falling by the hands of Israel Adesanya late within the second spherical to drop the UFC middleweight title to his longtime rival. On Sunday, Pereira posted his first response to the loss, thanking his supporters and guaranteeing followers that he’s wholesome following the primary knockout defeat of his MMA run. Pereira additionally posted a video of a backstage change of post-fight respect between the 2 former kickboxers turned MMA champions.
Take a look at that assertion under.
Im simply right here to let u know that I’m nice ! I wish to thank my household, my workforce and all of the people who find themselves supporting me throughout my journey.
Now I simply should relaxation and proceed with the plans which are already on movement. Thanks god pic.twitter.com/xU4nELWPBj
— Alex “Poatan” Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) April 9, 2023
I’m simply right here to let u know that I’m nice! I wish to thank my household, my workforce and all of the people who find themselves supporting me throughout my journey.
Now I simply should relaxation and proceed with the plans which are already on movement. Thanks God
Pereira’s subsequent transfer continues to be up within the air. Although the collection between him and Adesanya is tied at one win apiece in MMA — and Pereira is up 3-1 if together with their kickboxing days — UFC president Dana White intimated Saturday {that a} transfer as much as 205 kilos could also be subsequent for “Poatan.” Others, nevertheless, have referred to as for the reserving of an MMA trilogy combat to settle the rivalry between Pereira and “The Final Stylebender” for good.