নোয়াখালী-২ আসনে বিজয়ী হয়েছেন বিএনপির জয়নুল আবেদীন ফারুক
· Kaler Kantho
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has been eyeing a move to the heavyweight division for several months.
Pereira faced Magomed Ankalaev last October in a rematch of their UFC 313 main event. This time, he used his striking skills to win back the light heavyweight title.
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After the fight, the 38-year-old respectfully asked for a heavyweight bout with Jon Jones, widely considered the greatest fighter of all time.
Even though Jones has now retired and his recent comments seem to confirm that decision, Pereira’s move into his third weight class could be taking shape.
After months of speculation, Alex Pereira hints at potential move to heavyweight
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCEven though he has only been in the 205lb division since 2023, the Brazilian has already faced several top names, and there are not many fresh challenges left.
Carlos Ulberg stands out as the main option, currently riding a nine-fight win streak and sitting third in the rankings.
Still, Ulberg is not exactly a big name in MMA circles just yet, and that fight probably does not excite Pereira. As one of the sport’s biggest draws, he has been eyeing a move to heavyweight for some time now, chasing history with a third world title.
At first Dana White was not too keen on the idea of ‘Poatan’ moving up in weight. But now it seems like that could be happening after something the Brazilian star said online.
He posted on Instagram: “1-2-3 and go.”
If Pereira does make the jump to heavyweight, chances are it will be for a title fight. But current champion Tom Aspinall is still sidelined after suffering a serious eye injury.
In response to Aspinall’s absence there have been rumours about an interim belt being introduced soon, which has fans starting to speculate about a possible matchup between Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
Alex Pereira could add more history to UFC legacy
Already one of the most exciting fighters in UFC history, ‘Poatan’ has carved out a remarkable legacy.
But if the 38-year-old were to move up and claim a title in his third weight class, he would become the first fighter to achieve that feat, cementing his place in GOAT discussions.
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