Professional fighters are emotional creatures and social media has given them a direct pipeline to express those feelings instantly. Gone are the days when athletes had to wait for interviews or press conferences to air their grievances. Now, a single tweet can send shockwaves through the entire MMA community in seconds. This immediate access has created some memorable moments, from Jon Jones’ various Twitter escapades to Conor McGregor’s late night rants. But it has also led to plenty of regrettable posts that fighters later wish they could take back.<\/p>
The “I was hacked” excuse has become the modern equivalent of “the dog ate my homework” in professional sports! Athletes from every discipline have used this digital get out of jail free card when their social media posts backfire spectacularly. Sometimes it’s legitimate, but more often than not, it’s a convenient way to walk back comments made in the heat of the moment. UFC<\/a> fighters are particularly prone to this phenomenon, given the high-stress nature of their profession and the constant pressure to promote fights and maintain relevance.<\/p> Alex Pereira finally came clean about his infamous social media meltdown earlier this year. The Brazilian knockout artist had earlier said that he was hacked and the angry message was not him. Now, he admitted he wasn’t actually hacked when he posted angry messages threatening retirement. <\/p>Alex Pereira’s Honest Confession Shocks Fans<\/h2>