UFC President Dana White has shared details about when he plans to reveal Alex Pereira’s next opponent, contingent upon one particular condition being met.
Earlier this year, Pereira moved up to the heavyweight division after relinquishing his light heavyweight title. The two-division UFC champion made his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 held at the White House on June 14, where he suffered a second-round TKO defeat.
Despite the loss, Pereira—who signed an eight-fight UFC contract earlier this year—is determined to continue competing at heavyweight until he chooses to retire, still aiming to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in three weight classes.
While many fans anticipated a rematch between Pereira and the new heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane, this won’t happen immediately as Gane is scheduled to defend his belt against Josh Hokit at UFC 334. Pereira is expected to face another top contender in the heavyweight division as he pursues his first win at 265 pounds.
Dana White has stated that he will announce Pereira’s next fight during Nina-Marie Daniele’s KICK Stream this Saturday—but only if her latest Instagram post receives 25,000 comments.
Here are Dana White’s remarks:
At the time of writing, the post has already surpassed 28,200 comments, meaning White’s announcement about Pereira’s next fight will indeed take place this Saturday as promised.
Although Pereira has not named his forthcoming opponent, he hinted that it will be another significant challenge. He recently shared:
“It’s coming. Good news, that’s right, a big challenge. Like I told you, if I hadn’t taken risks in all my fights I wouldn’t be who I am today.”
Here’s Alex Pereira’s statement:
A victory over any top-five heavyweight contender could position Pereira for another title shot, especially considering his star appeal and potential ‘Dana White privilege.’
During his heavyweight debut, Pereira appeared to carry extra weight, which may have slowed his speed and mobility inside the octagon. However, the 39-year-old now seems to be in much better physical condition.
Take a look at Alex Pereira’s current physique:
Fan Take: This update is exciting for fight fans because Alex Pereira’s pursuit of a third UFC title across different weight classes adds a historic storyline to the heavyweight division. His progression at heavyweight could introduce fresh rivalries and highlight the challenges of moving up in weight while chasing legacy-defining achievements in MMA.
Source: www.lowkickmma.com
