Alex Pereira releases a statement thanking his family, team and supporters, and stating that despite his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya, he is fine and will continue with his plans.
Former middleweight champion Alex Pereira issued a statement on Sunday following his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya in the UFC 287 main event. The championship rematch saw Adesanya get his revenge by brutally knocking out Pereira in the second round. Heading into the fight, Pereira had beaten Adesanya three times, twice in kickboxing and once in the UFC, but this time, things didn’t work out in his favor.
Despite the loss, Pereira took to Twitter to assure his fans that he is doing fine. He expressed his gratitude towards his family, team, and supporters who have been with him throughout his journey. Pereira stated that he would be taking some rest and continuing with the plans already in motion. He ended the post with a thankful prayer.
The Brazilian fighter’s defeat received a lot of attention on social media, with fellow UFC fighter Sean O’Malley losing his mind over the knockout. However, Pereira maintained his composure and showed his sportsmanship by congratulating Adesanya in the octagon after the fight.
The loss to Adesanya undoubtedly came as a setback for Pereira, but he has always been regarded as a fierce competitor in the ring. His loyal fanbase is confident that he will bounce back stronger, and it remains to be seen what’s next for the former champion. Nevertheless, Pereira’s statement has reassured his supporters that he is determined to keep pushing forward despite the loss.