Alex Pereira might not have won at UFC 313, but he did have the opportunity to dance with one of the greatest of all time.
‘Poatan’ produced a spirited effort in his attempt to defend his light heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Alas, Magomed Ankalaev was too good on the night, blending his striking and grappling skills to produce a winning formula.
Regardless, in the aftermath, a positive Pererira promised a quick return, before heading backstage to cut some shapes.
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Alex Pereira dances with Chuck Liddell after defeat to Magomed Ankalaev
While losing his championship belt was undoubtedly painful for Alex Pereira, in a testament to his character, he remained in high spirits following the result.
Having conquered the world of Glory Kickboxing, it’s no surprise that the Brazilian is slick with his feet, utilizing his natural rhythm to produce yet another instalment of his famous dance routine.
With Billie Jean blasting in the background, his entire team got involved, including his friend and mentor, Glover Teixera.
And Pereira’s countryman wasn’t the only icon who couldn’t resist having a boogie.
Catching the dancing bug, Chuck Liddell began to show off his moves. However, somewhat shy, he remained on the outside, until ‘Xicao’ pushed him right next to the star of the show.
While out of his depth, ‘The Ice Man’ copied Pereira’s movements as best he could, and slowly but surely, began to look as professional as the rest of the group.
Jon Jones breaks his silence after Alex Pereira loses at UFC 313
Prior to the contest at the weekend, many wondered that, with a win, Pereira could have potentially leapfrogged Tom Aspinall for a shot at Jon Jones.
However, with the 37-year-old having lost, a showdown with the world heavyweight champion, at least for the time being, seems unlikely.
Now, Jones has broken his silence on Pereira’s defeat.