‘They Gave You the Win’: Alex Pereira Fires Back at Last Kickboxing Opponent Who Beat Him Over Recent Comments
Pereira didn't stop there, "for you to expose yourself like this, it seems that you're a bit lost and almost certainly don't have a manager. That's what I think. You should send a message to Joinha [Jorge Guimaraes] because I think he can help you. Chama."
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Their rivalry dates back to their kickboxing days. In their first bout in 2021, Pereira won a split decision, securing a hard-fought victory. However, Vakhitov avenged his loss just eight months later, winning by majority decision. This back-and-forth battle left fans eagerly anticipating a potential third fight.
With both fighters transitioning to MMA, the potential for another electrifying clash looms, promising to settle old scores and possibly rewrite their storied rivalry.
Vakhitov's remarks
Motivated by the prospect of a trilogy fight, Vakhitov switched to MMA in 2023. Despite a setback with a dislocated elbow in his professional debut, he rebounded impressively with back-to-back first-round knockouts in early 2024. Now, Vakhitov dreams of fighting Pereira in the UFC.
“MMA was always interesting for me anyway, but obviously, I am very motivated by the prospect of getting that trilogy match with Pereira,” Vakhitov said. He added, “He’s a superstar now, and I am happy for him, but when I hear people saying he’s the best striker in the world... well, I think it’s time for MMA fans to learn about me and my team, put it that way.”
Despite Pereira’s success, Vakhitov believes UFC opponents lack confidence. “These other guys haven’t done well against Alex because their striking isn’t at a high enough level. They aren’t confident against him, and they think he’s unbeatable, so in their heart, they are already defeated before the fight starts,” he explained.
Could Vakhitov be the one to dethrone Pereira in the UFC, or will Pereira prove his dominance yet again? Share your thoughts.
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