“Definitely Shouldn’t Be Fighting”: Fans React as “Cringe” Alex Pereira and Three Other Fighters Slapped With a 60-Day Suspension Post UFC 287

UFC star Alex Pereira has to sit out for 60 days before he could start training for his move up to 205 lbs. The Brazilian fighter continues to undergo medical care to recover from the aftereffects of his devastating knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287. Further, the timetable for his return and awaited debut at light heavyweight stands unknown.

‘Poatan’ is notably one of four fighters whom The Florida Athletic Commission handed a prolonged 60-day suspension for sustaining injuries at UFC 287. The commission oversaw the UFC 287 proceedings in Miami. However, the specifics of the injuries were not disclosed. In addition, the former UFC champion shares the 60-day minimum suspension with Shayilan Nuerdanbieke, Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Adrian Yanez, who also suffered a knockout loss on April 8.

Alex Pereira won’t be on the shelf for longer than 60 days

The 35-year-old fighter failed to defend his UFC gold against arch-rival Israel Adesanya at Kaseya Center’s main event. Prevailing in their previous three combat sports encounters, the former kickboxer fell at the hands of ‘The Last Stylebender’. Fourth time around he was knocked stiff on the canvas in the second round.

However, the fans will not miss the fighter in action for long before he makes his lightweight debut later this year. A move to 205 lbs was frequently touted for the fighter who has a gigantic frame for a middleweight.

Also, fighters such as Kelvin Gastelum, Chris Curtis, and Gerald Meerschaert will serve a span of 45 days. On the other hand, Israel Adesanya escaped without getting named on the list.

How did the fans react to Pereira’s medical suspension?

While some fans theorized fighters don’t fight in such a brief span, others mentioned the knockout had a drastic impact on Pereira.

“They don’t fight often enough for this to matter”

“Don’t think any of them would be fighting in the next 60 days anyways 😂”

“Damn so Izzy really knocked him tf out”

“damn Pereira needs to be defrost”

“Like bro was gonna fight in 60 days😹😹😹😹”

“Well none of them would probably fight within that time anyways”

“The cringe guy who paints his nails and watches anime did this to the stone hand warrior LOL”

“Definitely shouldn’t be fighting for a lot more than that time anyway after you get ktfoed lol”

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Markedly, the former Glory champion has turned his attention elsewhere as he recently specified his intention to exact revenge for his mentor Glover Teixeira’s loss against the champion Jamahal Hill. It remains to be seen how Pereira holds his ground against an array of new challengers.

What do you make of this medical suspension slapped on Alex Pereira by the Florida Athletic Commission? Do you believe he’ll have a successful run at 205 lbs? Let us know in the comments below.

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