The former UFC heavyweight champion Alex Pereira said that his account X was hacked on Wednesday after a cryptic tweet suggested that he was retiring due to tensions with the UFC.
The explanation occurred after the fans raised the eyebrows while the story of Pereira suggested a friction between him and the organization in a position which quickly became viral.
“I have always answered the calls of the UFC, but if they want to play with me, we can do it. I have never spoken badly of the UFC, but with what I have just heard, I am discouraged. I have already thought of not fighting, and after what was relayed to me, it can be the beginning.”
Shortly after, Pereira published a video explaining the situation on Instagram.
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“Well, everyone, I received a ton of messages from all those who saw a message on my Twitter,” he said. “I didn't know, I was hacked. It's been a while since I posted anything, you see, but I was hacked and I will solve it.
“I don't even know what's going on,” added Pereira. “I have an excellent relationship with the UFC. People like to do bad things, that's it. Chama.”
Poatan recently abandoned its light heavyweight title in a loss of decision against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 last March. An immediate revenge match continues to be discussed, although there has not yet been an official UFC announcement.
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Despite the victory of the title controversially, Ankalaev actively targeted his rival on social networks.
A few days later, Ankalaev alluded to the supposed revengeWriting: “I have the feeling you don't want the revenge match after accepting August.”
Ankalaev continued to refer to the negotiations allegedly failed at the end of April while he Tagged pereira and written“Do you still like to fight? I have the feeling you're done.”
Since he joined the organization in 2021, Pereira has become meteorically at the Superstom. He dethroned the Israel Rival Adesanya of the supremacy of average weights before losing their revenge match and putting a division. He then won the title of 205 pounds by eliminating Jiri Proper in his second fight with the light truck.
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His defeat against Ankalaev intervened after the end of Jamahal Hill, Propzka and Khalil Routree Jr. to defend the title. Before defeat, Pereira embodied to be online for potential fights against Jon Jones to heavy goods vehicles and potentially Dricus from Plessis at the average weight.
With clarity on its position with the UFC, the fans continue to patiently wait for the next Fight announcement of Pereira.
