Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is confident Alex Pereira will move up to heavyweight. Poatan’ has teased a move up to 265 pounds after regaining the light heavyweight championship by knocking out Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 last year.
The 38-year-old has already achieved two-division glory in the UFC and is the current and two-time 205-pound kingpin. He now wants to push for a third title and become the first fighter to win gold in three different weight classes.
Recently, Strickland ran into Pereira while the Brazilian was sparring. ‘Poatan’ looked absolutely jacked and in elite form. Commenting on his physique, ‘Tarzan’ said:
“You look like a real heavyweight. Hey, you going for the third title?”
‘Poatan’ replied:
“Maybe, I don’t know.”
However, Strickland is convinced that Alex Pereira is in the hunt for a third UFC title. He added:
“No, maybe. You do it. I don’t want him to say maybe.”
Check out Sean Strickland and Alex Pereira’s comments below:
Jon Jones and Alex Pereira recently called each other
Although Jon Jones didn’t get a positive nod from Dana White to join the White House Card in 2025, White opined earlier this month that he likes the idea of a superfight between ‘Poatan’ and ‘Bones’. Shortly afterwards, Pereira Jones called again.
Jones responded quickly. He asked the Brazilian to be careful what he wishes for, adding:
“I have defeated many legends from your country, my friend. I know you would like to avenge the boys, but be careful what you wish for. CHAMA”
Check out Jon Jones and Alex Pereira’s comments below:
If Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira doesn’t work out, speculation is growing that ‘Poatan’ could face Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title, with undisputed champion Tom Aspinall sidelined due to an eye injury.
Meanwhile, the UFC would see Jones vs. Pereira could be considered the White House blockbuster card as the promotion sees the winner on June 14. biggest event they ‘did it once’.
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