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Alex Pereira Recants Hack Claim, Regrets UFC Tweet as Ankalaev Rematch Finalized for UFC 320

He calls the post an impulsive reaction to learning negotiations through social media, highlighting recurring communication gaps with the promotion.

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Overview

  • Pereira told Ariel Helwani he authored the critical X post himself after previously blaming a hacker.
  • He attributed the outburst to miscommunication between his camp, his manager and the UFC, and said he regrets it.
  • Pereira said relations with the promotion are currently positive following the clarification.
  • The former champion will face Magomed Ankalaev in a title rematch at UFC 320 on Oct. 4 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  • The episode follows other fighter complaints about being left out of the loop, including Mackenzie Dern learning her title fight status via Instagram.