WATCH: Footage of Alex Pereiras gruelling weight cut ahead of UFC 287 will leave you frazzled
UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira has a bigger frame than other Middleweights. He is gearing up to fight Israel Adesanya for a fourth time at UFC 287. Pereira’s huge frame comes with a difficult weight-cutting process. In order to make the weight limit for the Championship fight, Pereira started the weight-cutting process two weeks out from UFC 287.
However, Pereira’s close aide spoke about the weight-cutting process. Despite the difficulty, he did not think there was any cause for concern. His coach said, “My man, he doesn’t have weight on his shoulders. He did everything right. He trained right, he ate right, and he rested right. Now we leave it all to the laws of the universe to make history.” Former Champion Israel Adesanya has been complaining about Alex Pereira possibly cheating after cutting weight for the weigh-ins. However, Poatan’s coach remains firm that he did everything the right way.
The weight-cutting process usually involves the fighters dieting during their training camp to lose weight and slowly reach the limit. However, in the fight week, they will focus on cutting the water weight to make the limit. Cutting the water weight is probably why fighters like Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway have all looked so depleted at the weigh-ins.
It looks like Alex Pereira went through something similar as well. It is rumoured that Pereira may have cut close to 45 pounds to make the weight to defend his Middleweight title. From the videos, it is evident that it was not a pleasant experience but a gruelling one. Fight fans wonder how much a tough weight cut will impact Pereira during his title fight.
Alex Pereira remains focused on Israel Adesanya despite difficult weight cut
UFC Middleweight champion Pereira will take on The Last Stylebender for the fourth time in his career. So far, he has won all the fights, but winning one more will end the rivalry forever. However, Pereira appears to be focusing on Adesanya a little too much, even despite the weight cut struggles.
Pereira checked out Adesanya’s live stream of UFC 286 featuring Adesanya’s best friend, Kamaru Usman. Pereria mocked Adesanya during his live stream and also his Pikachu collection. Adesanya is also known for disliking Monster Energy drinks. He keeps away from his side of the table for any press conference or media appearance. However, Pereira was seen sporting a Monsters cap to play mind games with Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya came with a collar on his neck and looked composed for the press conference. The face-off at the end of the press conference was intense, with Dana White breaking the ice. Fight fans will soon find out who will walk out as the victor at UFC 287.
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