Alex Pereira Here's a speed run through the history of mixed martial arts (MMA).
The excitement to see Pereira compete at heavyweight was immediately built after he successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight title for the second time last month (June 29, 2024) at UFC 303. “Poitan's” second-round head kick knockout (watch the highlights) was a big win for the former champion. Jiri Prochazkathe world wondered: how on earth would this otherworldly striker fare in the Land of Giants?
According to UFC's CEO: Dana Whitewe may find out sooner or later.
“It's a possibility,” White said of Pereira moving to heavyweight. The Big Podcast.[Joe] Logan It is encouraging me to take up that fight now.
“Just let me explain, guys,” he continued, “Jon Jones is on a whole other level. Jon Jones I consider Jon Jones the greatest fighter of all time. [Muhammad] Ant This and that. Actually, I have pictures of Ali hanging all over the place. I love Muhammad Ali. Mike Tyson“Jon Jones is the meanest man in history.”
Pereira's biggest fight will undoubtedly be against Jones, the unbeaten heavyweight champion, who is set to return in his first title defense. Stipe Miocic If it's ready, that could happen by the end of 2024 at the earliest.
Meanwhile, the Englishman who holds that version of the heavyweight title is Tom Aspinallwill defend the title in a rematch Curtis Blaydes If Pereira defends his title at UFC 304 next weekend (Saturday, July 27, 2024), Russia's Magomed Ankaraev He seems like the most likely candidate to be the next challenger.
