UFC light heavyweight Alex Pereira recently addressed the perceived tension and ongoing disagreement with his upcoming opponent, Magomed Ankalaev, the formidable light heavyweight contender.
“I consistently aim to steer clear of conflicts with those I compete against. Even after our fights, I make a genuine effort to maintain friendly relationships. You`ve seen this firsthand; I`ve even discussed the possibility of joint training sessions with former adversaries.”
“I`m genuinely unsure why this particular situation has arisen. Ankalaev frequently alleged that I was supposedly evading him, unwilling to step into the octagon against him. That simply isn`t the truth. It`s well-known that the UFC itself was the one hesitant to promote this specific bout. The delay or issue was never on my end.”
“I hold no ill will towards him whatsoever. My consistent goal is to foster amicable relations and prevent any unnecessary disputes.”
