UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is severe about combating Dricus du Plessis.
‘Poatan’ hasn’t been seen within the cage since a short-notice rematch in June at UFC 303. In the primary occasion, Alex Pereira handed Jiri Prochazka a brutal second-round knockout victory. Regardless of plans for a prolonged hiatus, the Brazilian is already set to return. In the primary occasion of UFC 307, Pereira will face fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr.
Whereas the Brazilian at present holds gold at 205 kilos, he has an eye fixed on a return to 185 kilos. Following Dricus du Plessis’ victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 final month, Alex Pereira referred to as out ‘Stillknocks’. For his half, the South African has repeatedly welcomed a struggle towards the light-heavyweight champion.
Nonetheless, Dricus du Plessis needs to struggle Alex Pereira for his title at 205 kilos. It seems that the Brazilian has a slight situation with that concept. Talking in a current interview with The Schmo, ‘Poatan’ was requested about his future following UFC 307. There, Pereira once more referred to as for a struggle towards the South African champion.
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Alex Pereira eyes middleweight return towards Dricus du Plessis forward of UFC 307 return
Nonetheless, Alex Pereira needs to struggle Dricus du Plessis down at middleweight. Whereas the Brazilian has had some brutal cuts to middleweight prior to now, he’s able to attempt once more. In response to Pereira, all he wanted was slightly break from the burden class. Only a yr after heading to 205 kilos, he’s able to drop again right down to 185 kilos.
“I would really like it to be at middleweight.” Alex Pereira advised The Schmo in a current interview, discussing a struggle towards Dricus du Plessis. “I advised all people that I simply wanted a break from 185, from all these weight cuts, I really feel good, I really feel wholesome proper now… I feel I can do extra fights [at middleweight].” (h/t Championship Rounds)
For what it’s value, Dricus du Plessis additionally has enterprise to are likely to proper now. Whereas Alex Pereira is slated to return subsequent month, ‘Stillknocks’ is anticipated to face the Brazilian’s buddy Sean Strickland subsequent yr. Du Plessis beforehand handed’ Tarzan’ a split-decision loss in January.
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC light-heavyweight champion? Do you wish to see Alex Pereira vs. Dricus du Plessis?