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.

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 ...