What's up with Pereira wanting to fight every 3 months?

[justmark]

Doesn't he have a family to be around or enjoy life? I mean I get it if you are a non champion... but as a champion I don't know why would you continue to push for that? He wants once again to fight in August, why not enjoy the summer vacation and regroup? I don't think this is a good idea for your career , both mentally and physically is going to take a toll.

 

[BoxerMaurits]

I’m sure Poatan is living his best life

 

[lsa]

Yeah honestly...
Why does he want to fight and make money / build legacy?
I dont get it either.

Fighters should only fight like once a year.

 

[ryun253]

Why don't other champions want to fight every 4 months

 

[M4R5]

He's 36 years old and knows he doesn't have much time left at the top. He's trying to make the most of it.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Pereira has won the 185 and 205 belts since the last time #3 P4P Jon Jones has fought...

 

[lsa]

Pereira has won the 185 and 205 belts since the last time #3 P4P Jon Jones has fought...

why would he do that?
I dont understand.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

If he's capable, than why not? He's living his life to the fullest and the window of opportunity to be great at a sport is very small. Make the most of it while you are still strong and healthy.

 

[kingmob6]

He is like 36. Still in great shape. He likes to fight often. His time is now to take care of his family for generations while also maximizing his physical tools.

 

[Chubi]

He has only 12 mma fights and is already double champ, why not keep going and try for a third belt ?

 

[Question]

He seems to have a pretty solid system where he spends a lot of time with his family even in training camps, I mean from just looking at his socials the guy is always doing work in the gym even when he doesn't have a fight booked.

Also he's 36/37, he most likely knows he doesn't have much time left in the sport and wants to make the most of it. He's always been an active fighter as well, it's just the way he works at his best.
And I'm not complaining, it's fun having a fighter at his level be this active and wanting to fight frequently.

 

[meast]

Comes from kickboxing world where you basically fight whenever there are big events

 

[Gladiator24]

His last fight was a minute long, barely even counts as a fight

 

[chinarice]

Poatan isn't the problem. The other champs are.

 

[justmark]

His last fight was a minute long, barely even counts as a fight

Is not about the fight, it's about the camp

 

[WhiteMousse]

So many belts, so little time.

In terms of contributions to the sport Alex Pereira is better than Jon Jones. He might be better than Islam.

 

[tornado362]

Pereira has won the 185 and 205 belts since the last time #3 P4P Jon Jones has fought...

Whilst this isn't technically true, it is still mad how much Pereira has done in such a small amount of time. And embarassing how inactive Jones is

(Pereira won the MW title in November 2022, Jones fought March 2023)

 

[elreece]

Yeh I agree TS he should just be the new Conor and fight every 3-5 years.

Way better idea.

 

[Nobru]

Hes confident. Hes getting old. His ppvs are decent. Why not?
I wish we had more guys like him honestly

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

So refreshing to have an active top fighter.