Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira is facing a crossroads in his career, following a loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Pereira weighed in at 247 lbs, sparking speculation about a potential heavyweight move. Tom Aspinall, the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, has expressed interest in fighting Pereira and sees it as an intriguing matchup. However, Henry Cejudo suggests that Aspinall should face Derrick Lewis instead, citing the latter’s recent TKO win over Tallison Teixeira and his desire to build a stronger resume.
Source: https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/07/21/tom-aspinall-reacts-to-alex-pereira-teasing-ufc-heavyweight-debut-with-latest-weigh-in