Alex Pereira openly stated that he was far from his peak condition when he first faced Magomed Ankalaev, utilizing less than half of his true potential. This admission sheds light on his performance in their initial bout.
“Accepting a loss is never easy. However, when I consider all the circumstances and personal challenges I was dealing with at the time — which I prefer not to elaborate on now — I`m actually pleased with the level of performance I managed to deliver in that bout.”
He further clarified his physical state during the fight, adding, “That evening, I was only performing at 40% of my capacity. It`s clear that for our next meeting, my performance level will be significantly higher. Even if I reach just 50%, that additional 10% will make such a colossal impact that it will leave no one in any doubt about the result,” the Brazilian fighter explained, hinting at a vastly improved showing in any potential rematch.
