The UFC has seen many great fighters over the years, and Alex Pereira is certainly one of the most exciting to watch.
As a former two-division champion in GLORY Kickboxing from Brazil, he is known for his incredible power and aggressive fighting style.
However, his recent loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 has cast doubt on his future in the UFC middleweight division.
Dana White, the UFC President, recently commented on Pereira's future, suggesting that he may move up to the light heavyweight class.
This came after Pereira missed weight by two pounds and lost to Adesanya in the second round. White stated that he believes Pereira is a "monster" and that the move to light heavyweight could be a game-changer for his career.
Pereira has struggled with weight loss in the past, so moving up to 205 pounds could be a solution to his problems.
His coach, Teixeira, has also hinted at the possibility of Pereira moving up to light heavyweight, which could result in some exciting matchups. Additionally, moving up to the light heavyweight division could give Pereira a chance to avenge his loss to Adesanya, whom he had defeated twice in kickboxing before their UFC 287 bout.
However, Adesanya was able to counter Pereira's aggressive style in the Octagon, leading to a second-round knockout.
Adesanya has also encouraged Pereira to move up to light heavyweight and create problems in that division.
Overall, it remains to be seen what Pereira's next move will be, but a move up to the light heavyweight division could be a new chapter in his UFC career.
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