“No more Chama. Karma. He lost on International Women’s Day. Maybe that’s a sign guys, If you guys are talking robbery, you don’t understand anything from MMA. No more Chama.” With these words, Alex Pereira’s ex, Merle Christine, openly celebrated his title loss to Russian powerhouse Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Her comments didn’t just take a dig at the Brazilian but also sparked a wave of backlash from his fans. For those who may have forgotten, Pereira and Christine were once engaged, just a step away from marriage.

However, their relationship took a bitter turn in late 2023, with tensions escalating into early 2024 when Alex Pereira accused Merle Christine of already being married to someone else. Since then, the former couple has largely remained silent about their fallout. While ‘Poatan’ stayed committed to his fighting career—defending his light heavyweight title three times in quick succession—Christine focused on her work as a podcaster and sports presenter.

But their past came back into the spotlight when Merle Christine mocked Alex Pereira’s defeat, with many drawing comparisons to a similar situation involving Dmitry Bivol’s ex-wife, Ekaterina. Pereira didn’t hold back, issuing a sharp response on Instagram: “Stop mentioning my name because your husband might get jealous.” His fans immediately rallied behind him, flooding Christine’s social media with criticism and trolling. Now, the UFC star’s ex has hit back, seemingly playing the victim card in response to the backlash.

She recently revisited the past, sharing an old Instagram post on her story to mark the anniversary of her breakup. In it, she compared two images—one from the end of 2023 and another from 2024—accompanied by a pointed caption: “What if it were your daughter? Ur sister? Ur mother? Would u act the same way? Big things are coming.” Whether her words will be enough to silence the criticism remains uncertain, but one thing is clear—the tension between her and Alex Pereira is far from settled.

If anything, it seems Merle Christine is only beginning to air long-held grievances. Never one to hold back, the former champ fired back with his trademark sarcasm, taking a jab at his ex: “She should walk into the sunset and give her attention to her husband since she was splitting her time between him and Poatan for a year without anyone knowing. Sheize🔥” Christine may have found satisfaction in Pereira’s defeat, but not all of his fiercest rivals share the same ruthless mindset.

Jamahal Hill shouts out to Alex Pereira for setting an “Example”

Last night at Nevada’s T-Mobile Arena, UFC star Alex Pereira collided with a force of nature in Magomed Ankalaev, a fight that many now consider his most challenging stylistic matchup. The Brazilian entered the bout with fan-favorite status, but by the end of the night, it felt like a mountain of disappointment had fallen upon the fans. The Russian powerhouse seemed to have an answer for everything ‘Poatan’ threw at him, dominating every round with his striking and ultimately reshaping the course of the fight.

Despite the loss, Alex Pereira’s defeat resonated deeply with his supporters, and in an unexpected twist, it prompted an outpouring of respect from his harshest critic, Jamahal Hill. Hill, who had previously never held back when taking jabs at Pereira, posted a heartfelt tribute to the former champion after witnessing his emotional moment.

Following the fight, Alex Pereira shared a tender moment greeting his sons, a display that moved both fans and critics alike. ‘Sweet Dreams’, in a surprising show of respect, took to social media to commend the Brazilian’s legacy: “The example he has set for them is bigger than any title or fight he has ever won. Respect.”

This unexpected praise left many fans stunned, especially given the history of animosity between Hill and Pereira. The two had faced off at UFC 300, where the Brazilian defeated Hill with a powerful hook. Now, with ‘Poatan’s future in the division uncertain, rumors suggest he may take some time off from the sport. Meanwhile, it seems his ex, Merle Christine, may have other plans for him. Stay tuned for more updates.