The war of words between Alex Pereira and Ali Abdelaziz is escalating.
The tension between Pereira and Abdelaziz started leading up to UFC 320. Pereira looked to regain his title from Magomed Ankalaev, who is managed by Abdelaziz. Pereira and Ankalaev had multiple confrontations, following which the Brazilian blamed Abdelaziz for the feud. Pereira repeatedly accused Abdelaziz of trying to steal the limelight. “Poatan” took just 80 seconds to drop Ankalaev and finish him with elbows. Pereira then did his signature “Khaby Lame” impression in front of a fallen Ankalaev. Pereira also went on to take a dig at Abdelaziz.