Within the midst of the most important star in MMA historical past withdrawing from his bout on a day that noticed the UFC lose three main fights, Alex Pereira stood in the midst of the information cycle storm.
With Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler scrapped, Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) vs. Jiri Prochazka (30-4-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was introduced as the brand new June 29 primary occasion for UFC 303 at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas.
Pereira acknowledged the chance related to a brief discover struggle, however voiced religion in his talents.
“I perceive that this struggle may be very shut and there could also be difficulties with the lead up time BUT if there’s any individual that may make this occur it’s me! POATAN!
“This is the reason I’m one of many largest names within the UFC Alex Pereira!!! I take dangers that not one different particular person could be keen to take however I do know I’ve my ancestors with me. The spirits are with me and I’m prepared for all of it.”
Pereira, 36, is 3-0 at gentle heavyweight within the UFC. Following a divisional debut win over Jan Blachowicz, Pereira defeated Prochazka at UFC 295 by second-round TKO. He returned in April at UFC 300 and defeated Jamahal Hill by first-round TKO.
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