Morning Report: Renato Moicano calls upon Alex Pereira to ‘save’ UFC 324
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- UFC 324 has lost a major bout as bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison withdrew due to a neck injury requiring surgery, leaving the card without its anticipated co-main event against Amanda Nunes.
- Renato Moicano suggested that Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, should be called upon to save UFC 324 by stepping in on short notice to fight at heavyweight and generate excitement for the event.
- The UFC's transition to streaming on Paramount+ places pressure on the promotion to deliver high-profile fights that appeal to both hardcore fans and the general public, with Moicano emphasizing the need for big names like Pereira to drive subscriptions.
- UFC CEO Dana White teased a major fight announcement but instead revealed Israel Adesanya vs. Joe
