Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has dismissed rumors of his retirement, attributing the misleading tweet to a social media hack. The 37-year-old fighter, who lost his UFC belt to Magomed Ankalaev in March, is currently in negotiations for a rematch.

In a recent post, Pereira expressed his frustration with the situation, stating, "I've received a ton of messages from everyone who saw a post from my Twitter. I didn't even know about it. I was hacked." He reassured fans that he has a strong relationship with the UFC and that the post was not a reflection of his intentions.

Pereira, who is one of the UFC's most prominent stars, took to Instagram to clarify the situation. "It's been a while since I've posted anything - you guys see. But I was hacked and I'll resolve it," he said in a video. "I don't even know what's going on. I have a great relationship with UFC. People like to do bad things. That's that."

Despite the setback, Pereira remains focused on his career and is eager to return to the octagon. Fans can expect more updates as the situation develops.

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