Alex Pereira is somebody who conjures up many on the earth of fight sports activities, however his inspiration additionally appears to increase into the world of music. Poatan’ is understood for strolling out to the UFC’s octagon to the acquainted sounds of Brazilian steel icons Sepultura, with most of the traditional information of yesteryear anchored by the Cavalera brothers, Max and Igor.
Max Cavalera finally left Sepultura within the late-90’s, however then established one other iconic steel band in Soulfly, with that challenge ready to drop a document that attracts inspiration from the previous two-division UFC champion.
The upcoming thirteenth studio album from Soulfly will make the most of a catchphrase that has grow to be fairly acquainted to followers of the previous adorned Glory kickboxing champion, and when stepping into the specifics of that document set to drop on October twenty fourth, Soulfly’s Max Cavalera mentioned,
‘”‘Chama’ is the Brazilian phrase for flame. It additionally means a ‘calling’. Respect to Alex Pereira for utilizing [Sepultura’s] ‘Itsári’ on his UFC walkouts. Chama is impressed by the power of this second. This document is the sound of Soulfly’s hearth! I can not wait to play these songs dwell for the Tribe! Chama!”
Alex Pereira feels he has “fought harder opponents” than Magomed Ankalaev
Alex Pereira prepares to make the stroll to the music of Max Cavalera in a rematch in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev, and doesn’t appear daunted in any respect regardless of shedding his belt to the Russian of their first battle.
UFC 313 in March noticed Pereira lose his strap to Ankalaev through unanimous choice and took a little bit of time to recuperate after a torrid tempo because the UFC’s mild heavyweight champion, actively defending his strap a number of occasions all through 2024.
Addressing his prior high quality of opposition in comparison with the reigning UFC mild heavyweight champion and likewise bearing on the expansion in his wrestling, Pereira acknowledged [via MMA Junkie],
“I’ve positively fought harder opponents. The scenario itself on that day, the circumstances, made him a tough opponent, however I’ve positively fought individuals manner tougher than him.”
“I’m positively hungry, however it was a battle that many thought that I received. Actually in my thoughts, I see myself as nonetheless the champ as a result of the way in which that individuals deal with me, the way in which they have a look at me.”
Pereia and Ankalaev will run it again within the headliner of UFC 320 in October.
