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 fundamental occasion outing again in October, Sao Paulo knockout ace, Pereira most not too long ago 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 function at UFC 312 within the new yr
Linked closely in latest months to a grudge struggle with the surging primary contender, Magomed Ankalaev, Pereira posted footage of himself hitting the heavy bag throughout a coaching session not too long ago, 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 mentioned 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 received’t be Ankalaev ! 
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) December 19, 2024
