Alex Pereira, a rising star in the UFC, is facing questions about his lifestyle after suffering his first light heavyweight loss to Magomed Ankalaev. BoxingNews.com reported that Pereira’s defeat ended his five-fight win streak and raised concerns about his distractions outside of the octagon. The loss at UFC 313 has put Pereira at a disadvantage for a potential matchup against heavyweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones.
There were discussions about Pereira moving up to heavyweight, but those plans were scrapped following his defeat. UFC commentator Daniel Cormier raised doubts about Pereira’s focus leading up to the fight, pointing out his extensive travel and social media posts documenting his activities around the world, including attending a Drake concert in Australia.
Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo also weighed in, suggesting that Pereira’s lifestyle may be catching up to him. Cejudo noted changes in Pereira’s physical appearance and attributed some of his struggles to distractions and external influences. Despite the criticisms, Pereira’s loss to Ankalaev highlighted the Russian fighter’s dedication and focus on the upcoming bout.
As speculation continues about Pereira’s future in the UFC, fans and analysts are eager to see how he will bounce back from this setback and whether he can regain his winning form. Stay tuned for updates on Pereira’s next moves in the octagon.
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