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This Morning’s MMA News In Short: Pereira needs break after adversity-filled camp
Alex Pereira. Photo: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
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Pereira needs break after adversity-filled camp
Over the past three years, Alex Pereira has been one of the most active fighters on the UFC roster, with multiple title defenses in two divisions.
The camp leading up to this past Saturday’s fight against Khalil Rountree was a tough one for the busy Brazilian.
“The fight was really tough but only my team knows how tough this camp really was,” Pereira said at the post-fight press conference. ”
The champion revealed he had visa issues, a fever and bad throat, an injured rib and a torn ligament in a toe.
”So there were a lot of things I went through in this camp and it was a tough fight, but it was a tough lead up to this fight and I actually feel really proud of myself in this moment.”
Rountree reflects on tough loss to Alex Pereira
Khalil Rountree suffered a tough loss against light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at this past Saturday’s UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. Even though he fell short, Rountree proved that he is a worthy contender for the 205 lbs strap.
“I didn’t win the title but I grew last night,” Rountree wrote on Instagram. “Alex Pereira thanks for helping me see that I’m ready to take on the world. You showed amazing skill, you brought out a version of me that I needed to experience. You’re the champ for a reason, much respect. But I now know what I am capable of.”
Can it get any worse than this?! Before/after photos of Rountree Jr’s face
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Wonderboy releases statement after brutal knockout loss
UFC veteran and fan favorite Stephen ”Wonderboy” Thompson suffered a brutal knockout loss against Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307. Thompson was doing well up until the third round when his opponent landed a savage right hook that knocked him unconscious.
“Not much to say other than I sincerely appreciate all of the love and support I felt from the fans tonight and always the love you’ve shown me really fills my heart,” Thompson wrote on Instagram. “The roar of the crowd as I walked out to the cage and my name was announced is something I’ll cherish forever. I’m sorry I didn’t get it done tonight. Much love to you all and much love to SLC.”
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