Alex Pereira Addresses Daniel Cormier's Concerns Ahead of UFC 313

As Alex Pereira prepares for his UFC 313 title defense against Magomed Ankalaev on March 8, he has faced scrutiny regarding his training regimen. Critics, including UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, have expressed concern about Pereira's focus, especially after his recent trip to Australia where he assisted Sean Strickland at UFC 312. In response, Pereira shared training videos on Instagram, emphasizing his work on defensive wrestling and grappling, which are seen as critical against Ankalaev's superior wrestling skills. Cormier reiterated the need for Pereira to concentrate on training, while Pereira’s camp, led by Glover Teixeira, assured that they are fully committed to preparation. Despite the doubts, Pereira remains confident and claims he is locked in for the fight, aiming to secure his fourth consecutive light heavyweight title defense. The matchup is expected to be highly competitive, with oddsmakers viewing it as a close contest.