Alex Pereira will become undisputed ‘GOAT’ if he beats Tom Aspinall for heavyweight belt, claims Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen will declare Alex Pereira as the GOAT if he becomes the first-ever three-division champion in the UFC.

Alex Pereira will become undisputed ‘GOAT’ if he beats Tom Aspinall for heavyweight belt, claims Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen speaks on Alex Pereira vs. Tom Aspinall ( Image via Imago )

Chael Sonnen recently said on YouTube that Alex Pereira has the potential to become the first three-division champion. The success of Pereira at middleweight and light heavyweight has impressed everyone. Moreover, Pereira has the knockout power to fight in the heavyweight division and possibly make a championship push.

Chael Sonnen recently sat down for a conversation on the The Fighter and The Kid podcast. In one of those segments, Sonnen talked about Alex Pereira and what would happen if he did become the first-ever three-divisional champion by beating Tom Aspinall. 

But if he became champ-champ-champ, and he is the first person ever that could actually do it, we stand back and go, ‘He actually might be able to.’ If he did that, we’re not out having a conversation on who the GOAT is. We will just refer to him as the GOAT.
Chael Sonnen via The Fighter and The Kid
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Sonnen brought up comparisons with Georges St-Pierre and Daniel Cormier, who dominated two divisions. However, Sonnen highlighted the point that they could only go so far. St-Pierre, Cormier, or Henry Cejudo never spanned out or found success in a third division. However, judging by his career trajectory and the momentum he has built, Alex Pereira might just be the one to pull it off.

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Alex Pereira secured an incredible win at UFC 300. Headlining the main event with former champion Jamahal Hill, Pereira made his first light heavyweight title defense. Pereira asked for a fight against heavyweights like Tom Aspinall at UFC 301. However, his manager recently revealed that Pereira will not be stepping into the octagon anytime soon.

Is Magomed Ankalaev the next opponent for Alex Pereira?

Alex Pereira has reached the peak of the UFC with just eight fights under his belt. Although rumors of Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira’s rivalry have gained steam in the last few weeks, a new opponent remains primed for the next light heavyweight title shot.

Magomed Ankalaev has made a call out to champion Alex Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira (Source: IMAGO/UFC.go.com)

Alex Pereira had expressed no interest in a rematch against Jiri Prochazka. Jamahal Hill and Poatan’s fight was initially scheduled for UFC 301 in Rio De Janeiro. In a recent interview, top light-heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev revealed that he was offered to fight Alex Pereira at UFC 300.

Ankalaev refused the matchup because of Ramadan, but now that he is ready to fight. The UFC will likely book a title fight this year once Pereira’s injury heals up. UFC commentator Michael Bisping has already voiced a word of caution for the Dagestani fighter. It will definitely be a challenging event for the two of them if it ever comes to fruition.

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