Alex Pereira's incredible "rags 2 riches" tweet sparks heartwarming fan reactions: "He deserves all the success!"

Alex Pereira’s journey from being a struggling bricklayer to becoming a two-division UFC champion continues to inspire fans worldwide. The 37-year-old Brazilian recently shared a heartfelt reflection on social media, recalling his humble beginnings and hardships he endured before achieving success.

Posting on X while seated in a Ferrari, Pereira wrote:

"I remember when my sons were on their last pair of diapers and I didn’t have money to buy new ones"

Check out Alex Pereira's post below:

The poignant message resonated deeply with fans, who flooded the post with messages of admiration and support.

Known for his devastating power and technical prowess, Pereira has cemented his place among the most formidable fighters in MMA. However, his path to greatness was far from easy.

Dropping out of school at 21 to support his family, Pereira struggled with alcoholism before turning his life around through kickboxing. Despite a late start in combat sports, his legendary rivalry with Israel Adesanya culminated in Pereira’s meteoric rise in the UFC.

Fans reacted to his post with heartfelt comments, including:

"He deserves all the success!”

“These are the stories ya love to see 💪🏼.”

Another admirer summed it up:

“Bro is him. Deserves everything.”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Alex Pereira's recent post. [Screenshot courtesy: X]

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Magomed Ankalaev reveals detailed plan to face Alex Pereira

Magomed Ankalaev, undefeated since 2018, has set his sights on the reigning light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. The Russian fighter, known for his dominance in the division, announced his ambitious plans for 2025 on X, targeting Pereira for a title clash in March.

Ankalaev’s last loss was to Paul Craig via submission in 2018, but he has since risen through the ranks, earning recognition as one of the division's most formidable contenders. Pereira, however, has reportedly been reluctant to engage in the highly anticipated bout.

In his post, Ankalaev revealed a detailed roadmap to fighting 'Poatan' for the title:

“I’m going to beat @AlexPereiraUFC in March and I will give him a rematch in July and then I will beat one of these bums like Jamahal Hill and Jiri in Abu Dhabi in October. @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite.”

Check out Magomed Ankalaev’s tweet below: