Alex Perez is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC flyweight division. The UFC flyweight will be looking to get a charge on the flyweight title as he wouldn’t want to do so in the twilight of his career. However, the 31-year-old fighter is always plagued with injuries and pulls out from fights on a regular basis. Recently, Perez pulled out from his fight against Manel Kape at UFC San Antonio. The reason cited was a medical condition that Perez suffered before the fight.
The recent canceled bout becomes Perez’s 9th in 10 proposed fights which alarmed some sections of the MMA world. Fighters and fans discussed the issue over the internet as Perez’s 14th fight gets canceled.
UFC Flyweights want the removal of Alex Perez from the rankings
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Muhammad Mokaev and Manel Kape were seen actively raising the points of the sacking of Alex Perez from the UFC flyweight rankings. The stats of #6 ranked Perez is going viral on social media with both the fighters sharing the image. Perez has 9 fights canceled out of 10 which raised the alarm.
Kick him out from the rankings! https://t.co/LXuAypLSca
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) March 26, 2023
Muhammad Mokaev wrote on Twitter, “Kick him out from the rankings!” Meanwhile, Manel Kape shared the image on his Instagram story, “9 fight that he cancel. Pu**y”.
Kape seemed highly disappointed as he was preparing to face Perez at UFC San Antonio. He becomes the latest victim of a cancellation of Perez’s bout. However, the reason might be a serious one this time as it is reported that Perez suffered from a seizure.
Fans react to Alex Perez’s viral statistics on social media
The fans made their opinions heard as they came out and reacted upon seeing the photo. They were of mixed opinions as some said Perez had a legitimate reason for backing out.
Bruno Massami stated that the UFC would soon kick him out.
To be kicked out like that, probably UFC will release him.
— Bruno Massami (Бруно Массами) (@BrMassami) March 26, 2023
Similarly, a fan stated that the UFC should just remove Perez.
Just cut him. Doesn’t deserve to be in any mma promotion if he’s wasting fighters money, time and energy preparing for a fight
— GT (@Pheoryy) March 26, 2023
Another fan had the same opinion after seeing the stats.
Wow after seeing this I agree.
— Victoria Lambert (@Vicky_lambo96) March 26, 2023
This social media user had a difference in opinion.
Yeah cut him then you next, after you struggle with the next can they pick out for you
— OD (@smallballgang) March 26, 2023
One Twitter user thought it was disrespectful since Alex Perez had a seizure.
The man had a seizure. Kinda disrespectful man.
— Amy (@AmyCrx_) March 26, 2023
Similarly, a fan reminded Mokaev that Perez had a serious medical event.
he had a seizure last night Mo
— The Patrick McCorry Sports Show (@Patrick_McCorry) March 26, 2023
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The fans clearly made their opinions heard. It remains to be seen what happens with Alex Perez as a result of the cancellation of another fight.
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