When Alex Pereira, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of UFC posted a fiery video, the MMA world perked up; he was firing back at Tom Aspinall, the UFC Heavyweight Champion of the same promotion, who recently suggested Pereira’s rise was built on “favorable matchups.” The sparring‑like exchange unfolded just days before UFC 320Las Vegas, the November showdown that could see Pereira defend his belt against a yet‑to‑be‑named challenger. Pereira’s rebuttal, posted on Instagram, called Aspinall’s comments “nonsensical,” and the debate quickly roiled social‑media feeds, raising fresh questions about how champions build their résumés in the sport’s elite promotion.
Alex Pereira slams Tom Aspinall’s ‘favorable‑matchup’ claim ahead of UFC 320
- Oct 4, 2025
- Kellan Hartford
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