UFC superstar Alex Pereira has fueled speculation about a potential heavyweight title run after sharing a recent weigh-in video with fans. The 38-year-old Brazilian, who is still under five years into his UFC career, has already established himself as one of the biggest stars in the promotion.
Pereira’s most recent fight was against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, where he lost his light heavyweight belt via unanimous decision. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting news on when Pereira would return to action. In a recent Instagram post, Pereira revealed that he has been walking around at 110.3 kilograms (243 pounds), sparking debate about a potential move up in weight.
The idea of Pereira competing in the heavyweight division has drawn significant interest from MMA fans and current GLORY Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion Rico Verhoeven. While there have been no official plans for a return fight, Pereira’s post suggests that he is considering making the jump to heavyweight.
Pereira holds a decorated career as a kickboxer and has won titles in both light heavyweight and middleweight divisions. His coaches have previously expressed interest in him competing at heavyweight, and with Tom Aspinall currently holding the undisputed heavyweight belt, Pereira may see an opportunity to become the first three-division champion in UFC history.
A potential heavyweight title run could be a significant challenge for Pereira, but he has already proven himself as one of the most formidable opponents in the light heavyweight division. With the heavyweight division in need of challengers, Pereira’s name is certainly being taken seriously by fans and pundits alike.
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