After UFC 300 success, Alex Pereira is already back in the light heavyweight business. The light heavyweight division is stacked with some incredible fighters who waited eagerly for the title. Being the champion, Pereira has laid out his plans to fight his next opponents.
In a recent interview at UFC 301 media scrum, Alex Pereira was asked about the upcoming title defense. While responding to it, the Brazilian mentioned that he doesn’t want to wait for Magomed Ankalaev. He revealed that Jiri Prochazka was a better opponent for him as the next title defense.
I think if I wait for that fight it will take too long. I want to fight earlier than that and I think, as far as we know, most likely the next in line is going to be Prochazka. Ankalaev is going to have to wait a little bit. I know Jamahal Hill’s been talking some trash, but is also going to have to wait a little longer. I think Prochazka’s the next one.
Alex Pereira via UFC 301 media scrum
Alex Pereira’s UFC 300 performance was nothing short of pure dominance. He wasn’t hurt during the fight and wanted to get back into the action as soon as possible. ‘Poatan’ has also revealed that he took the decision to avoid Magomed Ankaev after speaking with UFC. Pereira does not want to wait for Ankalaev as the Dagestani fighter wants the title shot in October when the UFC visits Abu Dhabi.
Alex Pereira rules out a fight against Magomed Ankalaev as his next title defense:
“As we have already talked more or less with the organization, [Magomed] Ankalaev is kind of ruled out and also what he said to me doesn’t make sense.
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Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira fought each other at UFC 295 for the vacant light heavyweight title. The fight ended in the second round after ‘Poatan’ dropped the Czech via TKO. However, Prochazka has bounced back at UFC 300 and remains confident about beating Pereira in the rematch.
Will Alex Pereira fight at UFC 301?
Alex Pereira made it look very easy during his last title defense at UFC 300. The Brazilian knocked out challenger Jamahal Hill in the very first round and got his first successful title defense. With fans anticipating his return, Pereira has shocked everyone with his latest update.Â
Alex Pereira teases UFC 301 return (via Bleacher Report)Pereira shared a video of him signing a UFC contract and taking his gloves and pants to get the fight ready. In the video, the fighter was also observed posing in front of the camera teasing a return at UFC 301.
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Alex Pereira via Instagram
The main event bout of UFC 301 sees rising sensation Steve Erceg will challenge defending champion Alexandre Pantoja. Despite the anticipation surrounding the matchups, MMA fans have acknowledged that the lineup isn’t as heavily packed as it was on earlier pay-per-view nights.Â
With only two days to the fight, it’s safe to say that Alex Pereira is definitely not a part of UFC 301. However, it won’t be surprising to see him get back as soon as possible. With Jiri Prochazka as the potential opponent, it has the potential to give fans an action-packed main event.
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