In a thrilling development for UFC fans, Alex Pereira has publicly expressed his interest in returning to the middleweight division to challenge current champion Dricus du Plessis. Pereira, who currently holds the UFC light heavyweight title, made his intentions clear through a series of social media posts.
Pereira, known for his striking prowess and knockout power, took to Instagram to send a direct message to du Plessis. He stated, “I’m going down to 84kg again. Coming down to 185 one more time.” This announcement came shortly after du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.
A Storied Rivalry Between Alex Pereira And Dricus Du Plessis
The potential matchup between Alex Pereira and du Plessis is highly anticipated, given their impressive records and recent performances. Pereira, who has a history of victories over Adesanya in both kickboxing and MMA, lost his middleweight title to Adesanya in April 2023. Since then, he has moved up to light heavyweight, where he has continued to dominate, including a recent TKO victory over Jiri Prochazka.
Du Plessis, on the other hand, has been on a meteoric rise, capturing the middleweight title and defending it successfully. His victory over Adesanya via fourth-round submission at UFC 305 solidified his status as a top contender in the division.
Alex Pereira calls out Dricus du Plessis and says he wants to go down to middleweight after his next fight 👀🍿
"Regardless of the result [of my next fight] I want to go down one more time…
Hey Dricus, bring your will to fight me so you can prove that you are better than… pic.twitter.com/Lh0BzDfCXc
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 3, 2024
Alex Pereira is scheduled to defend his light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024. Despite this upcoming challenge, Pereira remains focused on his goal of reclaiming the middleweight belt. He reiterated his intentions in another Instagram post, stating, “Regardless of the result, I want to go down one more time to the middleweight and go for the belt. Hey Dricus, bring your will to fight me so you can prove that you are better than me”.
The MMA community has been buzzing with excitement over the potential clash. Fans are eager to see if Pereira can reclaim his middleweight throne or if du Plessis will continue his reign. The matchup promises to be a high-stakes, action-packed showdown that could redefine the middleweight division.
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