Alex Pereira and Daniel Cormier, two guys who usually throw punches, are now throwing jabs over a bet. Who knew a soccer game could cause such a stir? It all started during a pre-fight interview for UFC 307. ‘DC’ suddenly remembered something important. Pereira owed him money, not just pocket change, mind you, but a cool $5,000.
The bet was about a Brazil vs. USA soccer match back in June. Pereira, being Brazilian, naturally backed his home team. Cormier, the proud American, took the other side. The twist was that the game ended in a draw. Cormier called out Pereira right there on camera, asking him for his money.
Alex Pereira was caught off guard and tried to play it cool. He argued that Brazil didn’t lose, so technically, he didn’t lose the bet. In fact, he tried to counter the bet and asked Cormier to give him the $5000. The back-and-forth that followed was pure gold. It’s not often you see a light heavyweight champ squirming over a bet.
But here’s where it gets interesting. These two tough guys showed their softer side. They agreed to each donate $5,000 to a charity of the other’s choice. This whole situation is a reminder that even UFC fighters are just regular guys. They make bets, they forget to pay up, and they get called out by their friends. It’s oddly relatable!
Daniel Cormier Tests Alex Pereira’s Grappling Skills On Camera
When two UFC legends meet, fans never know what might happen. That’s exactly what happened when Daniel Cormier recently bumped into Alex Pereira. Cormier, the former double champ, couldn’t resist a little mischief. He decided to test Pereira’s grappling skills right then and there.
‘DC’ launches into a takedown attempt. But Alex Pereira didn’t miss a beat as he dropped what he was holding and defended like a pro. Cormier, always the jokester, didn’t stop there. He went for round two, and Pereira, not to be outdone, pretended to throw a knee. DC’s reaction? “No knees!” in a tone that probably made everyone laugh.
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Alex Pereira has a more serious opponent in mind than Daniel Cormier right now. He is gearing up for a title defense against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307. This little grappling session might give fans a hint about his preparation. The knockout artist may very well be versed in grappling as well.
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