After his impressive victory at UFC 303, Alex Pereira has climbed up the pound-for-pound rankings to claim the number two spot, surpassing Jon Jones. Pereira, a former middleweight champion who now holds the light heavyweight title, took on Jiri Prochazka in the main event and secured a second-round knockout win with a high-kick.
With the victory over Prochazka, Pereira is now considering a move to the heavyweight division in pursuit of a third championship. In a recent interview, he hinted at the possibility of competing in the heavyweight category in the future.
Speculation about a potential super fight between Pereira and Jon Jones has been buzzing since Pereira’s rise in the rankings. Jones is scheduled to make his return at UFC 309 against Stipe Miocic. Despite Pereira surpassing Jones in the rankings, Dana White, the President of the UFC, continues to regard Jones as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the organization.
Fans and experts are excited about the prospect of Pereira moving up to heavyweight and potentially facing Jones down the line. The potential matchup between Pereira and Jones in the heavyweight division has garnered significant attention in the MMA community.
