Amidst Alex Pereira’s ‘commitment issues’ rumors, ex-girlfriend Merle breaks silence on breakup with UFC champion
Merle Christie speaks out on her split with Alex Pereira.She urged respect for their separate paths and dismissed unfounded speculations about their breakup.
Merle Christie opened up about breakup with Alex Pereira (Image via: Instagram)
Alex Pereira is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC. The Brazilian became a double champion in the UFC in just seven fights in the UFC. His girlfriend and sons were integral to his journey in the UFC. However, rumors recently circulated about his breakup with Merle Christie. Her recent Instagram post made fans go wild with insinuations of commitment issues for Pereira.
Recently, Pereira shared an Instagram story on a car with a Brazilian designer, Aline Antoniassi. With rumors spreading like wildfire, Merle Christie opened up about their relationship status. This is what she said in a recent video.
I want to make a little statement for… I start new year… seems like all these comments and rumors are not stopping. so I think it's important to make a statement. So you know sometimes in life, a relationship doesn't work and people are deciding to take two different ways. I think this is something everybody has to respect and it doesn't mean that there is bad blood between these two people. So I would appreciate for people stop commenting on Instagram, most of which is not true. I wish Alex all the best, all the best, and lot of success In his career.Merle via Instagram
Merle Christie confirmed that she had broken up with Alex Pereira. Moreover, she asked fans to respect their privacy. Furthermore, she clarified that there was no bad blood between her and Pereira. She also wished Pereira all the success in his professional and personal life.
Alex Pereira and Merle Christie were a power couple in the UFC. The duo entertained MMA fans with snippets of their romantic life. However, the recent rumors of the split up saddened the Pereira fans. Nevertheless, Pereira had an amicable breakup, unlike his eternal rival, Israel Adesanya, who had a nasty breakup with his ex-girlfriend.
Ex-girlfriend Tracy Cortez takes a subtle jab at Brian Ortega on New Year Instagram post
Before Alex Pereira and Merle Christe, Tracy Cortez and Brian Ortega were the power couple in the UFC. The fact that the two are ranked fighters in the UFC made the relationship even more famous. Ortega has two kids from his girlfriend from high school. He began a relationship with Cortez sometime around 2020.
Unfortunately, the two split in early 2023. Moreover, the two engaged in a spat on social media. Now welcoming 2024, Cortez posted a video on Instagram with a subtle jab at Ortega. This is what she captioned the video.
IF YOU KNEW ALL THE MAGIC THAT LIES AHEAD, YOU WOULDN'T HURT SO MUCH TO LEAVE BEHIND WHAT NO LONGER WORKS. What a fucking year it was, fuckin' it's been. Happy new years.Tracy Cortez via Instagram
‘The wouldn’t hurt so much to leave behind’ in the caption is most likely a subtle dig at Ortega. Ortega and Cortez were the first star couple in the UFC to split in 2023. Pereira and Merle Christie were the last. Ortega will fight Yair Rodriguez in a rematch of his last fight, where he injured his shoulder. Pereira does not have a fight lined up.
In case you missed it!
- “New year, New girl” – Alex Pereira’s latest social media updates has fans in splits amidst rumored breakup with long-time partner
- “Pereira got commitment issues?” – Alex Pereira girlfriend’s ‘cryptic’ Instagram posts sparks WILD rumors in MMA world
Safeer Marottickal Sakeer
(989 Articles Published)