Pereira voiced his concern with the UFC, including teasing a "disheartened" update from his employer. "I always answered the UFC's calls, but if they want to play with me, we can do that.

Alex Pereira has issued a statement through UFC Brazil regarding his absence from the sport, and whether he'll continue to compete in the market-leading MMA firm. Since Pereira burst onto the UFC ...

Reports of Pereira fighting through an injury at UFC 313 could also explain a longer-than-usual rest from activity for ‘Poatan’, who was said to have battled a number of physical issues during ...

“Joe Rogan mentioned (Pereira’s team) said that Alex fought with a broken hand and norovirus, when fighters step into the cage nobody is 100%,” Ankalaev claimed in a post on X.

Alex Pereira of Brazil walks to the locker room after being defeated by Magomed Ankalaev of Russia in the Light Heavyweight Title during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2025 in Las Vegas ...