Anthony Smith loves speaking about Alex Pereira.
That continues to bother “silly” UFC followers who solely learn sensational headlines (like this one). However that gained’t cease “Lionheart” from capturing his shot with a victory over Carlos Ulberg as a part of the UFC 303 pay-per-view (PPV) occasion on June 29 in Las Vegas.
“I’m probably not desirous about that,” Smith informed Michael Bisping, earlier than desirous about it. “I’m simply anxious about Carlos Ulberg. He’s a tall activity. He’s actually good at what he does. He’s younger, he’s hungry, he’s acquired an enormous alternative in entrance of him, and I acquired to keep in mind that when these guys battle me, I’m their world title battle, and so they’re attempting to make a reputation off me and I gotta be sure that doesn’t occur. If I reduce a promo on Alex Pereira proper afterward, that [title shot] strains up.”
Pereira additionally competes at UFC 303 and like Smith, will probably be stepping up on quick discover (due to this debacle). “Poatan” defends the sunshine heavyweight title reverse former champion Jiri Prochazka within the five-round headliner (and UFC 295 rematch).
Simply one other day on the workplace for the “pretty regular dude.”