Pereira Denies Allegations, Eyes August Rematch

Following his unanimous decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, Alex Pereira has been at the center of controversies, including accusations of 'greasing' and claims of competing while injured and ill. Pereira has denied the greasing allegations, suggesting they are excuses for Ankalaev's failure to secure a takedown. While Joe Rogan highlighted Pereira's pre-fight hand injury and norovirus, Pereira does not want to use these as excuses for his performance. Despite these challenges, Pereira remains focused on securing a rematch with Ankalaev, which could happen in August. Both fighters have acknowledged the rumors and challenges but seem committed to a potential future matchup. Additionally, Pereira has expressed his respect for former opponent Jiří Procházka amidst the ongoing disputes.