Overview

• Alex Pereira clarified that a cryptic retirement-style tweet from his X account was the result of a hack, reaffirming his positive relationship with the UFC.
• Pereira is scheduled to participate in a UFC 315 meet-and-greet event in Montreal, signaling his ongoing involvement with the promotion.
• Magomed Ankalaev humorously claimed responsibility for the hack on social media, further fueling their rivalry as talks of a rematch persist.
• A rematch between Pereira and Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title is rumored for a summer pay-per-view event, but no official confirmation has been made.
• Pereira’s rapid rise and reliability as a UFC headliner have solidified his status as one of the promotion’s most marketable stars in recent years.