Alex Pereira has received some criticism from the UFC fan base for his title that loses performance on UFC 313.
On Saturday at UFC 313, the light heavyweight title line of Alex Pereira came to a disappointing end when he was closely equipped by the old competition, Magomed Ankalaev.
The performance of the 32-year-old came a pretty surprise as a large majority of the UFC fan base believed that the only way he could beat 'Patan' was to use his struggle and struggle.
Nevertheless, Ankalaev Pereira surpassed five rounds, where Pereira stuck the entire 25 minutes in the entire 25 minutes alarming.
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Jon Anik asks the mentality of Alex Pereira to UFC 313
Immediately after the main event of UFC 313, the 'Uncharcterist' performance of Pereira was questioned by UFC commentator, Joe Rogan, after the Brazilian was defeated at his own game.
Not only that, but former UFC Double Champion, Henry Cejudo stated that he thinks the lifestyle of Pereira has overtaken him and that could be the most important reason for his disappointing performance.
During the call for UFC 313, UFC support pillar, Jon Anik, who has since spoken with Bloody Elbow in an exclusive interview and wondered where Pereira's mentality came into the fight on Saturday evening.
“Sometimes it is easier to look at it afterwards, so now after the fact, even if I think of the way 'Poatan' walked away, he did not necessarily have that look in his eyes, he almost did not seem so synchronous with the music because he had been on a normal walk,” said Anik Bloody Elbow.
“Many athletes since this fight have suggested that he might chew more than he can chew in terms of the back-to-back-to-back championship training camps,” Anik continued.
Jon Anik reveals what Pereira should do to reclaim his UFC title
The title loss of the Brazilian went from bad to worse after he was online by a viral video of his ex-girlfriend, who celebrated his loss, to which Pereira has responded since then.
Fortunately for the 37-year-old, immediately after the event, UFC boss, Dana White claimed that an immediate rematch would probably happen.
And now only a few days away from the event, Ankalaev has revealed that he is already negotiating for the Rematch.
Because Pereira has sworn 'some adjustments' to the rematch, Anik has revealed what he thinks the former champion should do to reclaim his title.
“It is fascinating because I sometimes organize the press conference and I look to the right and I look at the size of the left hand of 'Patan and I think:' Man, how does this man ever lose a fight in which he lands that at all. '
“It is simplistic to suggest that he should just be more aggressive and offer more reckless abandonment, but he supports a lot, so I think he should be a little more.
“I don't know that the second fight looks so different, I think Pereira should just be a little more and just a little more should be a headhunter,” Anik explained.
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