Alex Pereira’s title defense against Khalil Rountree was nothing short of spectacular. Fans witnessed a striking masterclass that lived up to all the hype. But little did they know the backstage drama unfolding before the fight. The reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion just can’t catch a break, though. The Brazilian knockout artist recently spilled the beans on his injury-riddled journey to UFC 307.
In the UFC 307 post-fight press conference, Pereira dropped a bombshell. He’d been battling a list of ailments leading up to the bout. It ranged from Visa issues to serious injuries that could have derailed the main event.
“I went through a lot of stuff that nobody really knows about. I had some problems with my visa, I was going over to the consulate every single day trying to see if my passport was ready to be picked up. In the time I was on antibiotics, I had a fever. I had a bad throat. When I was in Brazil, I hurt my ribs… Then when I came here my throat was still bad… Also, the ligament in my toe that was hurt for UFC 300, came back.”
Despite all this, Alex Pereira put on a show at UFC 307. He rallied after losing the first two rounds, securing a TKO in the fourth. His opponent, however, was no slouch. He gave ‘Poatan’ a better fight than his previous three outings.
This revelation adds a new layer of impressiveness to Alex Pereira’s performance. He wasn’t just fighting Khalil Rountree; he was battling his own body too. His resilience is truly commendable, and now, he wants to get that well-needed rest.
Alex Pereira Reveals He Would Take A Vacation After UFC 307 War
Pereira, known for his devastating striking, has been on a tear lately. He’s defended his title three times in just seven months. After his grueling battle with Rountree at UFC 307, Pereira casually mentioned he might take a vacation.
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The fight with Rountree was no walk in the park. It was a back-and-forth slugfest that had fans on the edge of their seats. Pereira rallied after losing the first two rounds, securing a TKO in the fourth. In an interview with ESPN MMA, he revealed that he was ready to take a short vacation.
“I think I earned and deserve some rest after this… I want to rest my body; I’ve got some trips to go to. Going to Mexico, to Malta, to South Korea then I’m gonna take some time in Bali just to relax.”
Alex Pereira’s decision to rest shows he’s not just a fighting machine. He’s human, after all. At 38 years old, he knows his career is a short one. But the warrior needs to rest up to recover, And no one in the entire roster deserves a vacation more than ‘Poatan.’
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