There’s no doubt Alex Pereira has stepped up as Dana White’s savior. Whenever a PPV event faced major setbacks, from Conor McGregor’s pullout to other issues, Pereira was there to take the fights no one else would, even with his title on the line. He did it three times this year, knocking out Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill, and Khalil Rountree. Now, with fans eagerly waiting for what’s next, Pereira dropped a video returning from a UFC meeting, sparking more speculation.
In the 19-second clip shared by Championship Rounds on X, Pereira, seemingly fresh off a meeting in Las Vegas, hints at big news. He mentions being happy with the meeting and teasing whether or not he should reveal what’s coming next. Fans are now anxiously waiting to see what he has planned, and as usual, they’ve let their imaginations run wild.
With the suspense building, fight fans come up with some pretty out-there theories and wild ideas about his next fight. One fan took things a step further, going wild with their prediction and hilariously suggesting a showdown between Poatan and Conor McGregor.
potan vs @TheNotoriousMMA
— Ashe🥛 BigTittyCards (@ashebabes) December 21, 2024
One fan jokingly said that if Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira got booked, the sport would be “cooked.”
if we are getting jones vs alex, this sport is cooked
— 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖜𝖓 (@shawnsafk) December 21, 2024
That means… pic.twitter.com/7PbjNMRMoN
— KB (@itsme_kb123) December 20, 2024
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Meanwhile, one fan suggested that Jon Jones should vacate the heavyweight title, with Pereira stepping in to fight Tom Aspinall for the belt.
Pereira vs Aspinall jones vacating hopefully
— cκ (@cckoop) December 20, 2024
On the other hand, one believes Pereira is happy because he is not fighting Ankalaev.
Happy because it’s not ankalaev
— Sy1217 (@sy121717) December 20, 2024
Another fan proposed Khamzat Chimaev as Pereira‘s ideal opponent, calling it the only fight that truly makes sense.
Khamzat is legit the toughest fight possible for him, people gotta stop with the ducking allegations if the rumors are true
— Real World (@RealWorldSport) December 21, 2024
Pereira vs Rountree 2 incoming
— Bek (@Bek_Egamberdiev) December 21, 2024
Alex Pereira Dropped Hint About His Next Fight
Pereira’s been in talks with the UFC, and it looks like he’s ready for another title defense. In 2024, he blew everyone away by defending his belt three times, and fans were buzzing about a possible matchup with Magomed Ankalaev. But—it didn’t happen. Now, with a Pereira vs. Ankalaev fight almost on the horizon, things are up in the air again. Pereira recently confirmed his next title defense won’t be against Ankalaev, sharing a throwback video of his fight with Khalil Rountree Jr.
Just like Jon Jones, Alex Pereira is now getting labeled as a “duck” for not facing Magomed Ankalaev, who many fans see as the most deserving challenger. With Pereira confirming that the meeting with the UFC went well, it’ll be intriguing to see who he faces next and when. The suspense is real—fans are waiting for an official announcement on his next move.
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