Conor McGregor, the UFC superstar, has recently made waves with his criticism of Alex Pereira after the latter's sparring session with a South Korean boxer. Pereira, who is currently enjoying a break after his successful UFC 2024 fights, took a detour to South Korea and engaged in a high-octane sparring session with a local professional boxer. While many fans praised the display, McGregor was not impressed and took to social media to voice his concerns.

McGregor's Disapproval of Pereira's Overseas Sparring

McGregor's Initial Reaction

McGregor's tweet questioning Pereira's sparring with the South Korean boxer was met with various responses. As of now, Pereira has remained silent on the matter, but Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen couldn't resist taking a dig at McGregor. His reply added another layer of tension to the ongoing feud. This isn't the first time these two have engaged in social media exchanges. McGregor had harshly criticized Eblen's win in their Bellator title rematch.During his fighting absence, Pereira has emerged as one of the UFC's biggest pay-per-view stars. His rapid rise to fame, knocking out Israel Adesanya at UFC 281, has made him a force to be reckoned with. McGregor, on the other hand, is eagerly awaiting his return to the UFC Octagon. UFC CEO Dana White has hinted at a late 2025 comeback for McGregor.

Pereira's Next Move

Pereira is expected to face Magomed Ankalaev in his next title defense. Ankalaev secured the No. 1 contender status by defeating Aleksandar Rakić at UFC 308 and has an impressive 13-fight unbeaten streak. McGregor, too, could potentially face Michael Chandler in his comeback fight after they coached opposite each other on The Ultimate Fighter. Chandler called out McGregor after his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309.McGregor believes that Pereira's overseas sparring sessions are doing more harm than good. As he continues to plan his UFC comeback, he remains a prominent figure on MMA social media, constantly sharing his thoughts and opinions.