There are countless curses and superstitions in the UFC, from short color to the Drake betting curse. Another one fans talk about is the fighter featured on the EA UFC game cover. With Alex Pereira’s incredible dominance this year, rumors are swirling about him being on the cover. Now, many fans are getting emotional, urging the UFC not to jinx his career by putting him on the cover, fearing it could lead to a rough patch, like past fighters.
For those who don’t know, Conor McGregor, Alexander Volkanovski, Israel Adesanya, Valentina Shevchenko, and others have all been featured on the EA UFC game cover, only to see their careers take a downturn afterward. Fans are now worried that Alex Pereira, being at the peak of his career, could face the same fate. The superstition that being on the cover leads to bad luck has many fearing that it might derail his career just like it did for others in the past.
One fan said it’s over for Pereira.
It’s over
— scri₿e (@__scribe_) February 17, 2025
One fan said Pereira’s era was fun while it lasted.
It’s been funny ride while it lasted my guys 🗿🗿
— anthony soprano (@chuckborri57228) February 17, 2025
Likewise, another fan claims Pereira is about to get cooked.
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He about to get cooked
— Pepe Figs (@pepe_figs) February 17, 2025
While one fan raises the question of a curse.
does the curse continue ???
— hXnd (@hxndcorpz) February 18, 2025
Let’s see if the curse is real
— Alan (@Allenmiller96) February 18, 2025
“Rip Career,” a fan said.
Rip career
— Cory Casual (@cory_casual) February 17, 2025
Daniel Cormier Expresses His Concern For Alex Pereira Ahead Of UFC 313
In a recent Good Guy/Bad Guy episode, Cormier voiced concerns about Pereira’s upcoming fight. He noted that Ankalaev was already in Las Vegas, fully focused and ready, while Pereira was still in Australia, attending a Drake concert. Cormier questioned why Pereira was there so close to the fight, pointing out the struggles of adjusting to a new time zone. He emphasized that Glover Teixeira, who should be helping Pereira with wrestling, might be missing from the camp, adding extra pressure ahead of the fight.
Now, it’ll be interesting to see if Pereira can pull it off despite the distractions and doubts around his preparation. Ankalaev seems to be taking things much more seriously, staying locked in and focused. Pereira’s performance, win or lose, will definitely have a big impact on his career. If he pulls through, it’ll prove his resilience, but if not, it could raise questions about his ability to maintain his dominance. Either way, it’s going to be exciting to follow his journey.
