Undisputed gentle heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira has despatched his followers into bedlam on social media in a single day, with the Brazilian star teasing a possible look at UFC 212 in February — claiming he’ll see his Australian fanfare quickly.
Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion, and often-time coaching companion of occasion headliner, Sean Strickland — is predicted to serve within the nook of the incoming middleweight title challenger for his UFC 312 rematch with the incumbent, Dricus du Plessis in a visit to Syndey in two months.
Sidelined since he featured in his personal primary occasion outing again in October, Sao Paulo knockout ace, Pereira most just lately turned in a shocking fourth spherical knockout win over title chaser, Khalil Rountree — ending the Syndicate MMA staple to defend his gentle heavyweight title for the third time this yr alone — incomes him our Fighter of the 12 months award in addition.
Alex Pereira teases a possible characteristic at UFC 312 within the new yr
Linked closely in latest months to a grudge battle with the surging primary contender, Magomed Ankalaev, Pereira posted footage of himself hitting the heavy bag throughout a coaching session just lately, teasing his look at UFC 312 — with some followers even speculating he could also be that includes as greater than a cornerman on the flagship card.
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“Happy New Year, Australia, I miss you,” Alex Pereira stated throughout a video on his official Instagram account. “I hope you are all well. See you in February, Chama!” Pereira captioned the video with a direct message, “Sydney Australia, see you quickly! Chama.”
ALEX PEREIRA PLANS TO COME BACK FOR #UFC312 IN FEBRUARY IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA TO DEFEND HIS LHW BELT FOR THE FOURTH TIME 
#AlexPereira #Chama 
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— Fight Buzz (@CombatBuzzX) December 31, 2024
Vowing to finish the title run of former two-weight champion Pereira in a future pairing, Ankalaev described the Brazilian as a “chicken” after the previous claimed he could be keen to share the Octagon with him subsequent.
It gained’t be Ankalaev ! 
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) December 19, 2024
