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UFC penny pinching Poatan into retirement? Nevermind, he was 'hacked'

UFC penny pinching Poatan into retirement? Nevermind, he was 'hacked'

Right on cue, Dana White prepares to promote a TKO Boxing event likely richer than UFC's yearly payroll.

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May 08, 2025
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@AlexPereiraUFC I always answered the UFC’s calls, but if they want to play with me, we can do that. I’ve never spoken poorly of the UFC but with what I’ve just heard I’m disheartened. I’ve already had thoughts of not fighting anymore, and after what was just relayed to me this may be the start.

Mid-day Wednesday, former UFC light heavyweight and middleweight champion Alex “Poatan” Pereira’s X.com account posted: “I always answered the UFC’s calls, but if they want to play with me, we can do that. I’ve never spoken poorly of the UFC but with what I’ve just heard I’m disheartened. I’ve already had thoughts of not fighting anymore, and after what…

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