© Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
UFC superstar Alex Pereira has been hacked. On Wednesday afternoon, UFC fans were alarmed when Pereira’s Twitter account posted a message threatening to retire after failed negotiations with the UFC.
Via Alex Pereira/X
“I always answered the UFC’s calls, but if they want to play with me, we can do that. I’ve never spoken poorly of the UFC, but with what I’ve just heard, I’m disheartened.
“I’ve already had thoughts of not fighting anymore, and after what was just relayed to me this may be the start.”
MMA fans immediately began freaking out on social media.
Belal Main Event and Alex Pereira potentially retiring? 🥲💀 pic.twitter.com/Nq9MOcJ1sr
— Nick 🌰🗿🤓 (@NickBuckeye00) May 7, 2025
Hours after the message went viral, Pereira shared a video message claiming he was hacked and that his relationship with the UFC is fine.
“I’ve received a ton of messages, getting messages from everyone, who saw a post from Twitter, I didn’t even know about it, I was hacked because it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, you guys see, but I was hacked and I’ll resolve it. I don’t even know what’s going on. I have a great relationship with the UFC. People like to do bad things.”
🚨 Alex Pereira says his X account has been HACKED and his relationship with the UFC is great
“I don’t even know what’s going on. I have a great relationship with the UFC.”
🎥 @AlexPereiraUFC #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/eWA7UR5XSP
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 7, 2025
Thankfully, Pereira is still with the UFC and will participate in a meet and greet with fans this weekend.
Chama! Don’t miss your chance to meet @AlexPereiraUFC! 🏹🗿
Rencontrez Poatan demain à Montréal! 🇨🇦 #UFC315 pic.twitter.com/trdkpRc26X
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 7, 2025