It’s not time to say “No Chama!” just yet. Alex Pereira may have taken his first L in the light heavyweight division at UFC 313, but if there’s one thing we know about ‘Poatan’, it’s that he never stays down for long. Magomed Ankalaev walked away with the belt, sure, but did he really beat the former champ, or just survive him? The UFC seems to be wondering the same thing, because Dana White’s already hinting at a rematch.
When asked if Pereira would get another shot, White kept it short and sweet. “Probably.” No long-winded explanation, just a quiet nod and a one-word answer. And just like that, the wheels are in motion. As for Pereira? The man is already plotting his revenge. “Gonna make some adjustments for the rematch and I’ll be back much better,” he declared on Instagram, pizza in hand, surrounded by his team. Because what’s a comeback plan without carbs?
Now, let’s be real. The Dagestani got the job done, but did he do anything? Even Pereira seemed unimpressed. “Putting me up against the cage, he didn’t really do anything,” he pointed out. A win’s a win, but when the former champ walks out of the fight looking more annoyed than beaten, you know a rematch is inevitable.
And here’s the thing, Alex Pereira lives for a second chance. Need proof? Just ask Israel Adesanya. The man stormed into the UFC from kickboxing, hunted down his old rival, and took his middleweight title in only his fourth fight with the promotion. History shows he comes back deadlier when given time to adjust.
Now, Ankalaev has to prove his strategy wasn’t just a one-time grind-fest. So, what do you think? Will Pereira flip the script and reclaim his throne? Or will Ankalaev silence the doubters? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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