Alex Pereira appears to be in high spirits and a humorous mood as he prepares for his UFC 320 light heavyweight title rematch against Magomed Ankalaev.
This Saturday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will host UFC 320 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring the highly anticipated light heavyweight championship rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira as its main event.
Their initial encounter at UFC 313 earlier this year saw Ankalaev secure a surprising victory, outperforming Pereira over five rounds to claim the championship.
As Saturday`s rematch approaches, the tension between the two fighters has escalated, leading to a nearly confrontational and awkward encounter at the UFC Performance Institute just days ago.
Pereira`s Playful Head Kick Towards UFC Legend Daniel Cormier
During his tenure as light heavyweight champion, ‘Poatan’ (Alex Pereira) was arguably the UFC`s most prominent star, often seen as a crucial figure in maintaining the promotion`s momentum during challenging periods.
His widespread popularity among fans stems from his unique blend of a stoic demeanor and an unexpectedly humorous personality.
UFC legend and former two-division champion, Daniel Cormier, is well-acquainted with Pereira`s distinct character.
Over recent years, Pereira and Cormier, affectionately known as ‘DC,’ have developed a friendly rapport, with Cormier frequently interviewing Pereira before his bouts.
Many of their past interactions have gained significant online traction, with Cormier often playfully initiating their meetings by attempting a single-leg takedown on Pereira.
Yet, in a recent pre-interview moment, Cormier proposed a truce, humorously requesting an end to their playful sparring. Pereira, however, comically declined the offer, launching a mock head kick at the unsuspecting legend.
“Truce, this guy, truce, no more jokes, everything even, all even,” Cormier reportedly pleaded with Pereira, humorously seeking protection behind his coach.
Pereira Aims to Surpass Cormier in Light Heavyweight Title Wins
A significant portion of the UFC fanbase is eagerly anticipating ‘Poatan’s’ return to winning form, hoping he can rebound from his previous loss to Ankalaev.
Should the 38-year-old Brazilian successfully reclaim the 205lb championship in Las Vegas, he would achieve a remarkable feat, surpassing Cormier for the highest number of title fight victories in the light heavyweight division.
