Since joining the UFC and becoming a household name in the world of combat sports, Alex Pereira has always been considered an emotionless, stone-cold killer. So, fans were understandably shocked to see a different side of the Brazilian when he made his relationship with Merle Christine public.
‘Poatan’ is considered one of the scariest fighters in the sport and his stare alone is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many. Not only does he look tough, but he is also one of the very best athletes in the world today, having captured UFC titles in two separate weight classes in just seven fights with the promotion.
A revealing interview recently surfaced which brought new information to light regarding Alex Pereira’s relationship with Merle. Fans will no longer have to speculate on why the pair broke up after the light heavyweight champion detailed exactly why he and his ex-partner went their separate ways.
“Well, it’s a little hard to talk about this. Because for me, I already deleted this person from my life,” Pereira said in response to his recent breakup. “I would also like to ask my fans to also delete her from your life.”
“It was a person I believed. I put her in my house together with my family. After all, I found out she was married.” [h/t Full Send MMA]
Check out what Alex Pereira said about his recent breakup in the short clip below.
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What’s next for Alex Pereira?
Alex Pereira seems unphased since the breakup and is ready to return to the octagon imminently. The South American has hinted at a potential title defense, with multiple top 205ers hoping to be next.
Magomed Ankalaev called for his shot at the champion following his impressive second-round knockout of Johnny Walker last time out.
While the Russian is a viable option, it seems Pereira has his attention elsewhere. In a post on social media, the kickboxer insisted that he’s focused on Jamahal Hill and would happily give the former champion a chance at reclaiming the crown that he never officially lost.
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