Event organizer Joyagear has issued a statement declaring that Alex Pereira bears no responsibility for the issues that arose during his UK tour. The company acknowledged that due to its own miscommunication, Pereira was only informed he had a one-hour seminar in Keighley, which he completed in full — he was never told that a meet-and-greet, autograph session, or individual photos were expected afterward. Joyagear apologized to all affected attendees and confirmed that meet-and-greet ticket holders will receive full refunds, with additional compensation issued to seminar attendees who missed promised photo and autograph opportunities.
Event organizer Joyagear has stepped forward to accept full responsibility for the controversy surrounding UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira's recent UK tour, formally clearing the Brazilian star of any wrongdoing.
In an official statement, Joyagear acknowledged that an internal miscommunication left Pereira unaware of the full scope of what fans had been promised. The company confirmed that Pereira was only informed he was required to conduct a one-hour seminar in Keighley, which he completed in its entirety. He was never told that a meet-and-greet, autograph signing, or individual photo opportunities were expected to follow. Joyagear apologized to all attendees affected by the situation and announced that fans who purchased meet-and-greet tickets will receive full refunds, with additional compensation extended to seminar attendees who missed the promised photo and autograph access.
Pereira, 38, currently holds the light heavyweight title and carries a professional record of 13 wins and 4 losses. The Sao Paulo native, who fights out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness, is one of the most decorated strikers in the division, averaging 5.16 significant strikes landed per minute at a remarkable 62 percent striking accuracy. Standing six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach, he has become one of the sport's most recognizable figures both inside and outside the octagon.
Why it matters
- The statement formally removes any reputational damage to Pereira stemming from fan complaints about the UK tour.
- Joyagear's acknowledgment of miscommunication shifts accountability entirely to the event organizer, protecting the champion's public standing.
- Affected fans have been offered concrete financial remedies, including full refunds for meet-and-greet ticket holders and additional compensation for seminar attendees.
