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Pereira Claims He Fought at ’40 Percent’ Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch

UPDATE: Former UFC champion Alex Pereira reveals he fought at just “40 percent” capacity during his title loss to Magomed Ankalaev earlier this year. This shocking admission comes just one week before their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 320 on October 4, 2023, in Las Vegas.

In an exclusive interview with CBS Sports, Pereira (12-3) expressed his determination to leave no doubt this time around. “I think the conditioning I was going into that fight with, honestly, I was about 40 percent,” he stated through an interpreter. “I’m going to be much more this time. Even if I’m 50 percent, that 10 percent is going to make such a difference.”

The rematch follows their first encounter at UFC 313 in March, where Ankalaev (21-1-1) defeated Pereira by unanimous decision. Controversy surrounded that fight, as speculation mounted that Pereira was physically compromised, with UFC commentator Joe Rogan suggesting he fought with an injured hand. Pereira confirmed he faced challenges that night but did not provide further details.

As emotions run high in the lead-up to their clash, Pereira and Ankalaev confronted each other at the UFC’s Performance Institute this week. Tensions escalated when Pereira accused Ankalaev of avoiding him in person while talking about him online. Ankalaev responded, stating he has lost all respect for the former champion.

Pereira, 38, is no stranger to fighting through injuries. Notably, he headlined UFC 300 against Jamahal Hill on short notice with a broken toe and reinjured it in a title defense against Jirí Prochazka at UFC 303. With over 50 professional appearances and a history of competing as a two-weight champion in both kickboxing and MMA, Pereira is poised to reclaim his title.

As the UFC community buzzes with anticipation, all eyes are on Las Vegas for what promises to be an explosive rematch. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Pereira can improve upon his previous performance and regain his championship status. With the fight just days away, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both fighters.

Stay tuned for more updates as UFC 320 approaches!

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