Fans who attended Alex Pereira’s recent seminar within the UK don’t think they got their money’s value.
The previous UFC light heavyweight and middleweight champion is a few weeks on from his failed try and make history on the White House.
Pereira was knocked out by Ciryl Gane within the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event, a result that prevented the Brazilian from becoming the first-ever fighter to win UFC titles across three weight classes.
‘Poatan’ has been getting loads of support following that result, which is unsurprising given his popularity amongst fans. But he could have lost a number of across the pond after his alleged conduct.
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While he has been an incredibly energetic fighter since joining the UFC in 2021, Pereira has all the time found time to travel the world in between his bouts.
‘Poatan’ has held seminars in various countries since rising to stardom in MMA, including Australia, Japan, and Thailand.
The primary stop on his post-UFC White House tour was the UK, as Pereira hosted a seminar in Keighley, England, on Saturday.
Fans flocked to be a part of the event, however the experience was not what that they had hoped.
Amid accusations that Pereira refused to participate in meet and greets or take photos that had already been paid for, the corporate that staged and advertised the event has issued a press release.
“Disgusted by what all of us witnessed from this man today,” MMA Seminars UK wrote on Instagram.
“If you’ve got any questions on the event, please reach out on Monday…
“This isn’t what we do.”
Pereira has yet to deal with those claims, but he has been defended by the corporate that organized the seminar, Joyagear.
In their very own statement, Joyagear insisted that ‘Poatan’ accomplished the one-hour seminar as he had been instructed to.
They took responsibility for a failure of communication regarding deliverables corresponding to photo opportunities.
Charles Oliveira, Tom Aspinall, and Demetrious Johnson have all hosted successful seminars with the corporate. MMA Seminars UK is currently promoting one hosted by Georges St-Pierre this November.
Fans will likely be hoping for a greater experience when the legendary two-division UFC champion arrives on English soil later this 12 months.
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