Alex Pereira has gone from MMA newbie to UFC legend in only over 4 years.
‘Poatan’ boasted a 3-1 record when he made his company debut at UFC 268 in November 2021.
Now, Alex Pereira is a former two-weight champion targeting a 3rd belt within the heavyweight division.
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Josh Hokit: Alex Pereira has never fought a wrestler
Josh Hokit is an 8-0 heavyweight prospect trying to propel himself into the title mix.
‘The Incredible Hok’ will square off against long-time contender Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 on April 11.
A win could move him into touching distance of a large fight with Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall, and the opposite big stars at heavyweight.
So, it seems Hokit has tried to begin some drama with Pereira to accumulate a possible grudge match.
“It’s insane how he may be so ‘Legendary’ but hasn’t fought an actual wrestler his whole profession,” he said about Pereira’s rumored move to heavyweight.
“I assume being an amazing champion is all about perfect timing.”
Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones fight talks
On Sunday, Jon Jones confirmed he’s in talks to fight on the UFC White House card.
‘Bones’ didn’t name his potential opponent, but everybody thinks he’s set to face Alex Pereira.
24 hours earlier, Ariel Helwani claimed that negotiations for that super fight are ongoing.
“There have been talks of him fighting Jon Jones on the White House card,” the MMA reporter said.
“Jon Jones on the White House card just isn’t dead. I don’t feel, as of straight away, a ton of positive momentum in that direction, but I’m not here to inform you that it’s dead.
“There have been talks of this. Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira at heavyweight.”
Dana White says an announcement in regards to the June 14 event within the capital will likely be made this week.
So fans won’t must wait long to search out out if Jones and Pereira are headlining on the White House.