SALT LAKE CITY – Known for his stone-cold expression and serious demeanor, Alex Pereira maintained the status quo for much of his UFC 291 news conference Wednesday – but more smiles were cracked than usual.
From the moment he sat at the podium, things seemed different. Before the first question was even asked, Pereira (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) picked up the UFC-sponsored bottle of water in front of him and chugged it.
Was he parched or was it to prove a point? The jury is still out on that. But one thing is for certain: Pereira is enjoying life as a UFC light heavyweight.
