Pereira renews contract with UFC

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira said he signed a new eight-fight deal with the promotion last Friday.

Considering that the Brazilian turns 37 in July, this could be his last long-term contract in combat sports.

“Starting with this fight, there will be eight more,” Pereira said on The MMA Hour. — I have a very good relationship with the UFC. I am very grateful to the UFC and my management team for working together. Together they do great things. I think the UFC also values ​​me because I'm a low-key guy, I'm focused on my work and I'm successful."

Let us remind you that on April 13, in the main event of the UFC 300 tournament in Las Vegas, USA, Pereira will fight with Jamal Hill.