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A former UFC champion has voiced his take on the recent altercation between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill at the UFC Performance Institute. The 40-year-old had a single word for the entire interaction between these two former rivals.
A video of the altercation between Pereira and Hill recently went viral on various social media platforms. It showcased Hill walking into the UFC PI to confront Pereira while the latter was training with his coach, Plinio Cruz, by his side.
Despite the online feud between the two, Pereira initially showcased a friendly attitude and went for a fist-bump with Hill. But things got heated up between the two amidst their conversation. Pereira looked all ready for action as he threw a pair of boxing gloves toward Hill and challenged him to an in-cage showdown right on the spot.
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Pereira's coach, Cruz, and another person intervened to stop the altercation from going any further. A recent Instagram post from ESPN MMA (courtesy of Full Send MMA) showcased the entire altercation between Pereira and Hill.
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The post garnered a lot of comments from MMA fans. The former UFC lightweight champ, Rafael Dos Anjos also took to the comments section to express his thoughts about the altercation. 'RDA' penned:
"Awkward"
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Alex Pereira bags the Fighter of the Year for 2024
Alex Pereira has been extremely busy throughout 2024. The Brazilian took to the octagon for the first time this year at UFC 300 in April. However, his next two fights came in quick succession at UFC 303 and UFC 307.
On top of boasting such a superb activity rate, Pereira also managed to get his hand raised every single time, earning himself three successful title defenses within this year. Pereira's incredible run in 2024 earned him the Fighter of the Year award. The 37-year-old celebrated his victory by uploading an X post in his signature hunter pose. Its caption read:
"2024 Fighter of the year. Thank you God. Thank you team."
