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Fans and the MMA fandom are perplexed by Alex Pereira's sudden threat to quit the UFC and MMA. Earlier today, the former UFC middle and light heavyweight champion put out a chilling warning on X, stating he is displeased with the UFC and is considering drastic measures.
The Brazilian's outburst comes as a surprise, seeing as he has personally saved many of the promotion's pay-per-view events and is one of its biggest draws. In Pereira's latest social media post, he wrote:
"I always answered the UFC’s calls, but if they want to play with me, we can do that. I’ve never spoken poorly of the UFC, but with what I’ve just heard, I’m disheartened. I’ve already had thoughts of not fighting anymore, and after what was just relayed to me, this may be the start."
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Worried fans quickly swarmed 'Poatan's' comments section, pleading their superstar not to take extreme measures. @Envyy wrote:
"'Poatan' please don't leave us."
A confused @Leeroyprop chimed in:
"What happened?"
A special fan @Asensii20 opined:
"PR stunt."
Check a few more reactions below:
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What has the UFC done to make Pereira go berserk? Did they deny the Magomed Ankalev rematch? Or is it an issue with his compensation? Unfortunately, 'Poatan's' X rant has left fans with more questions than answers.
More information regarding Pereira's reasoning for not fighting any longer may become available in the future.
