UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is preparing to defend his title. Moreover, he will do so against former champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 287 in Miami. Despite being surrounded by top fighters such as Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns, Pereira is considered one of the most intimidating fighters on the card. His mysterious persona and reluctance to share details about his personal life add to his mystique.
The Brazilian made a successful transition to the UFC after winning the world title in his fourth fight for the promotion. His dominant fighting style strikes fear in the eyes of his opponents. Moreover, it has helped him establish a name for himself in the world of mixed martial arts.
Despite his tough exterior, ‘Poatan‘ has a softer side. Recently, he shared a special moment with someone close to him, revealing a different side to his enigmatic personality.
Who is Merle?
The UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, is off the market, disappointing all the single ladies. After his historic win over Israel Adesanya, Pereira surprised fans with an Instagram post showcasing his outing with his partner. The video featured a special caption, giving fans a rare glimpse into the champion’s personal life.
He said, “Special moments with a special person.”
During the outing, Pereira and his partner took a helicopter ride, which gave fans a peek into their life together. Since then, Pereira’s partner, Merle, has made several appearances alongside the champion.
In a recent video, the duo was seen sparring together in a heartwarming video. What’s more, Merle even has quite an interesting insight into the relationship between ‘The last Stylebender‘ and ‘Poatan’.
Merle’s take on why Adesanya and Pereira can never be friends
Alex Pereira is gearing up to face Israel Adesanya for the fourth time in his career, with this being the most significant encounter between them. Fighting against the same opponent four times is rare in the world of mixed martial arts.
According to Pereira’s partner, Merle, there is no chance of friendship between the two fighters, which adds an extra edge to the rivalry. In a recent YouTube video, Alex Pereira’s partner Merle explains why there is a hard feeling between the two fighters.
She said,
“He (Alex) thinks Adesanya can’t forget it because he wants to make history. Even more than Anderson Silva, a winning streak like (over a) long period, you know. So (Alex) just broke this dream. So he thinks he will never forget it. So it will be difficult that they will be friends one day. Because it’s all about the ego you know.”
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Despite Adesanya’s humble demeanor, which suggests he may be open to friendship, Merle’s comments make it clear that the two fighters are unlikely to become friends. The upcoming fight will determine who comes out on top in this fierce rivalry, and whether or not it ends on good terms remains unclear.
