Alex Pereira hints at significant revelation following Las Vegas conference encounter
Alex Pereira hints at significant revelation following Las Vegas conference encounter
The UFC and Alex Pereira are making the most of the break towards the end of 2024. With the promotion taking a three-week break from events, the buzz surrounding several of the UFC's prominent figures has not subsided.
Pereira, arguably the most prominent active figure, has thrust himself into the spotlight during the UFC's extended break. Pereira sparked the MMA community earlier in the week with a cryptic post hinting that his next fight would not be against No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev.
The reason behind Pereira's post is unclear, but the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion chose not to put forth any effort to quell a chorus of doubters. On Friday, Pereira continued to stoke the flames with a video.
As per Pereira, he had just wrapped up a meeting in Las Vegas, and he had exciting news on the horizon. Here's a glimpse of the video, shared by Full Send MMA.
In the video, Pereira was beaming ear to ear and even questioned one of his companions if he should disclose the news that had him in such high spirits. Continuing the suspense, Pereira left a tantalizing cliffhanger that had the MMA community speculating about his future moves.
The champion's ability to comprehend the mechanics of the game and leverage intrigue around his upcoming plans is commendable.
Everyone acknowledges that the most suitable opponent for Pereira would be Ankalaev. As previously mentioned in another narrative, Ankalaev is the only No. 1 contender in the UFC who hasn't faced the current champion or does not have a fight scheduled against the current titleholder.
However, whispers have started to circulate about a potential match-up between Pereira and middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev. Some were taken aback when former champion Sean Strickland was given the chance to rematch current champion Dricus du Plessis over Chimaev, following his authoritative submission win over Robert Whittaker.
The UFC appears to be highly invested in granting Chimaev a title shot.
Chimaev is a naturally hefty individual who could likely make light heavyweight with minimal adjustment. Stylistically, he seems to be an opponent well-suited to give Pereira a hard time due to his grappling prowess.
However, we have yet to witness how Chimaev will fare at 205 pounds, particularly against the arguably most dangerous striker in mixed martial arts. Perhaps the entire scenario is merely a collective tease by the UFC and Pereira, and the plan is as straightforward and straightforward as defending the title against Ankalaev.
Maybe the shocking revelation UFC President Dana White hinted at on December 14 is a crossover fight between Pereira and someone like Jake Paul in boxing? That would potentially count as an unexpected twist—not just for me, but for everyone else.
We'll find out soon enough.
- Despite the speculation surrounding Magomed Ankalaev as his next opponent, Alex Pereira's cryptic post and subsequent video have sparked rumors of a potential match-up against middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev.
- The UFC's decision to schedule Sean Strickland for a rematch against Dricus du Plessis over Khamzat Chimaev has fueled these rumors, suggesting that the promotion might be considering a title shot for the powerful grappler.
- The buzz surrounding Alex Pereira's upcoming fight continues to dominate the UFC results and discussions, with fans eagerly waiting for the UFC to officially announce the contestant for Pereira's next title defense.