Tensions are rising between Brazilian fighters Alex Pereira and Paulo Costa ahead of their respective bouts at UFC 291 later this month.
Tensions are rising between Brazilian fighters Alex Pereira and Paulo Costa ahead of their respective bouts at UFC 291 later this month. Pereira, the former middleweight champion and current top-ranked contender, is set to make his light heavyweight division debut against Jan Blachowicz. Meanwhile, Costa, a former title challenger, will face off against Ikram Aliskerov. A video showing Pereira training with Bellator MMA’s Dillon Danis prompted a mocking response from Costa, leading to a war of words between the two Brazilian fighters.
Alex Pereira is making the move up to the light heavyweight division for his upcoming fight against Jan Blachowicz. Pereira, who holds the number one ranking in the middleweight division, is determined to make a statement in his new weight class. Meanwhile, Costa, who faced Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title in the past, will look to bounce back with a victory over Ikram Aliskerov.
After footage emerged of Pereira training with Dillon Danis, Paulo Costa took to social media to mock his compatriot. Costa’s mocking response appeared to take aim at Pereira’s choice of training partner and drew attention to their shared losses to Adesanya. The comments ignited a war of words between the two fighters, setting the stage for an intense rivalry leading up to UFC 291.
Both Pereira and Costa will share the spotlight at UFC 291, an event that promises exciting matchups. Their fights will take place before the highly anticipated lightweight rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, who will be competing for the symbolic BMF championship. With such an impressive lineup, the event is sure to deliver thrilling action for fans worldwide.
Pereira and Costa have both faced Israel Adesanya during their UFC careers. Pereira claimed the middleweight title from Adesanya in a stunning comeback victory, only to lose it in a rematch. Costa, on the other hand, suffered a one-sided defeat against Adesanya during his title reign. The shared experience of facing Adesanya adds an intriguing layer to the rivalry between Pereira and Costa.
The exchange of words between Pereira and Costa has added fuel to the fire and increased the anticipation for their fights at UFC 291. The clash between Pereira and Blachowicz in the light heavyweight division and Costa’s matchup with Aliskerov in the middleweight division promise to be exciting encounters.
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