Forget about the breakup – Alex Pereira‘s ex-flame has taken up boxing as her next endeavor. Christine and Pereira recently split up after having a seemingly good-going relationship. Both individuals have openly addressed their split in public statements. Although things seemed amiable at first, Pereira and Merle called each other out after the breakup a few days ago. Now, Merle seems to have embraced boxing as an interest, raising intrigue among fans.
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The reason for their ͏split remains a mystery, with both individuals providing contradictory stateme͏nts. Nevertheless, her recen͏t͏ light sparring session has ͏left fan͏s amused, with some even jokingly suggesting UFC 300 for her.
Merle’s boxing leaves fans in awe
It seems like Merle is more active on social media as well as in the fight business after her breakup. In her most recent escapade, she took boxing and sparring lessons. She uploaded a video of her having a boxing session and captioned it, “When they try to take you down there’s only one direction- forwards”
She further added, “Boxing camps with this legend from Rafael Trejo. Having nothing but being happy and grateful and continuing with their passion for the sport. ” Her words felt like a message for someone. Nonetheless, fans were hyped when they witnessed her boxing.
Some of the comments by the fans are as follows:-
Starting off, a fan asserted that she might be warming up for the UFC 300 event.
“Get ready for UFC 300 queen”
Interestingly, a fan wanted Alex Pereira’s sister, Aline Pereira to fight Merle at the UFC 300 main event.
“Merle vs. Aline Pereira ufc 300 main event”
A fan even appreciated Merle’s footwork in the sparring session.
“Very nice footwork. That’s the hardest part of fighting or sparring”
Another fan went a step further and said that she was a fighting machine.
“Fighting Machine”
Furthermore, a fan questioned her height.
“Real Question. What’s your height Merle?”
“Its the rain dance”
Merle’s role in the MMA world extended beyond being just the partner of a champion. As a Brazilian MMA media influencer and journalist, on her MMA handle on Instagram, Merle gives her insights on the sport. Interestingly, Merle is now rooting for Pereira’s rival Israel Adesanya after her breakup with ‘Poatan.’.
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Merle shifting allegiances to get back at Pereira?
Alex Pereira’s ex expressed her excitement about Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya’s potential matchup. On her Instagram page, she analyzed the Strickland and Du Plessis fight, highlighting Du Plessis as the winner. In her post’s conclusion, she emphasized that a fight between Adesanya and Du Plessis should be the main event at UFC 300. “So, what’s next, guys? What wants Izzy ? And I really want Izzy vs. Du Plessis for UFC 300. Izzy is a fu****g businessman. This guy is just focused on business, and he knows how to make business. So what is better than a fight? “
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She further added, “UFC 300 main event for the middleweight title, again between Du Plessis and Izzy. After all the story they had, like they were training in the past two years, Du Plessis was talking shit about Izzy. Then they met again in the octagon right last year, they had this sh*t talk. So now it’s time for a main event, UFC 300, Israel Adesanya against Dricus Du Plessis.”
What is interesting is that Alex Pereira is reportedly trying to headline the UFC 300 event and Merle’s sudden support of Pereira’s arch-rival just after the breakup is a bit perplexing. What’s your opinion on this? Tell us in the comments below.
