Every UFC fan is chanting “Chama” as UFC champion Alex Pereira steps back into action. Pereira has built an enormous fan base through his dominant performances. Recently, the light heavyweight champion crossed paths with Roman Reigns at WWE Friday Night Smackdown, driving fans wild at the sight of both combat sports superstars together. The two shared a moment of mutual respect and camaraderie, sparking widespread reactions from fans.
‘Poatan’ made an appearance at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, for WWE’s weekly event—a common scene since the UFC-WWE merger under TKO Group Holdings. During the show, UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira met WWE icon Roman Reigns backstage, where they exchanged signature merch.
Pereira gifted Reigns a ‘Poatan’ shirt, while Reigns gave him an ‘Original Tribal Chief’ shirt. The moment drew fan attention, with one commenting, “Aura Overload.”
Another fan remarked, “The aura in that room with just those two is unmatched.”
One fan shared that Pereira and Reigns are his favorites.
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One fan noted that Reigns seemed nervous while meeting Pereira.
One fan requested that a picture of the meetup be posted as well.
Magomedov Ankalaev Takes Aim At Alex Pereira With Strong Words
Ankalaev defeated Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 307, earning a title fight against Alex Pereira. Before facing Rakic, Ankalaev believed the UFC placed him in his path to block a potential fight with ‘Poatan.’ However, Ankalaev remained focused on securing the win to earn his title shot.
“We know that Rakic is a great fighter. I think the only reason the UFC put him in front of me is to defend their champion. So, we’re going to go across from him, we’re going to roll him over, and then we’re going to move onto the champ,” he said at the UFC 308 press conference.
The Russian fighter is focused on becoming the next world champion. However, the Brazilian fighter has already fought three times this year. In his most recent fight against Khalil Rountree, where he scored a knockout, Pereira suffered an injury that will take time to heal. As a result, fans can likely expect a fight between Ankalaev and Pereira in 2025.
