Michel Pereira has clarified his position regarding the potential matchup against Roman Dolidze at UFC Louisville, asserting that he did not accept the fight and expressing his surprise at Dolidze’s decision to accept the bout.
In response to the announceRoman Dolidze Clarifies Misunderstanding About Michel Pereira Fight: ‘I’m Requesting to Face Caio, but He’s Injured ‘ment of their purported matchup, Pereira took to Instagram to address the situation. He emphasized that Dolidze trains alongside him at the UFC Performance Institute and Xtreme Couture, and thus, fighting him would pose logistical challenges in terms of training and preparation.
Pereira highlighted his perspective on their relationship, describing Dolidze as a friend and training partner. He expressed disappointment in learning that Dolidze accepted the fight without prior discussion, suggesting that their training partnership may not have been viewed in the same light by Dolidze.
Acknowledging the complexities of training dynamics, Pereira outlined the practical difficulties of facing a teammate and the need to reorganize his training camp and find an alternative gym if the fight were to proceed.
Yes we train together.
I was told that he agreed to fight in June 8 (not June 1 when I was originally supposed to fight ) and ufc ask me to change date. Yesterday they send me contract.
If they ask me to change date (which he asked for) and he agree of course I signed contract.— Roman Dolidze (@romandolidzeufc) May 10, 2024
Pereira’s comments underscore the importance of professional relationships and training dynamics in MMA. While the sport demands competitiveness and ambition, fighters often navigate personal connections and training partnerships that require careful consideration when accepting fights.
The situation between Pereira and Dolidze highlights the nuanced interpersonal dynamics within the MMA community, emphasizing the balance between ambition and maintaining respectful relationships with training partners and fellow fighters.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the UFC will address the potential matchup between Roman Dolidze and Michel Pereira, given Pereira’s reservations about fighting a training partner and friend.
