Dana White gets stunning admission from company superstar Alex Pereira: “Fight every month…”
UFC superstar Alex Pereira’s coach believes that the fighter could fight every month if Dana White allows him to do so.
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Alex Pereira to convince Dana White to fight every month (via Imago)
Alex Pereira stands out as the UFC’s most active champion, defending his light heavyweight title three times last year. Within just seven months, the Brazilian accomplished this remarkable feat, defying the modern trend of less frequent title defenses. Showing unmatched dedication, Pereira is ready to surpass even that pace, cementing his reputation as Dana White‘s saving grace.
In just a few years in the UFC, Alex Pereira has become one of the biggest and most marketable MMA fighters. He has been part of the highest-grossing pay-per-view events and doesn’t shy away from challenges. In a recent interview, his coach talked about Pereira’s inclination towards fighting as frequently as possible.
He’s 37 years old, he’s in his prime, he’s a kickboxer at first. He’s used to fighting on the regular. I’d rather him fighting more often than having big gaps because I want his body and his mind to stay used to the adrenaline, the competition… He’s five months since the last one… The weight that he is now with his weight cut, he could fight every month
Plinio Cruz via The Ariel Helwani Show
Pereira shocked the world by winning the middleweight championship and then going up to get the light heavyweight title. Now the fighter has also shown interest in becoming a three-division champion by making his potential heavyweight debut. For the Brazilian, going up against Jon Jones seems like a dream match-up, which has also received support from fight fans.
Alex Pereira and Plinio Cruz share that at light heavyweight they could fight every month 😅
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 27, 2025
Btw, looks like Poatan is taking home our Big Shot. pic.twitter.com/Ogyyk3HrMt
Pereira is set to face what many consider his toughest challenge in the light heavyweight division yet, that is Magomed Ankalaev. The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled to headline UFC 313, with excitement building rapidly among fans. It would be interesting to see whether the Russian will exploit the champion’s lack of ground game.
Is wrestling the biggest threat for Alex Pereira?
Alex Pereira’s lack of a strong wrestling pedigree remains a notable weakness in his skill set. Primarily known for his elite striking, Pereira has occasionally struggled against opponents with high-level grappling. His defensive wrestling, though improving, can be exploited by skilled wrestlers.
It would probably take someone who would aim to neutralize his striking and control him on the ground. In his last fight at UFC 307, Khalil Rountree did find success against the champion but didn’t shoot for a takedown. According to UFC veteran Rampage Jackson, Rountree made a mistake that resulted in his brutal loss.
He had a chance, I think he dropped him, he could have jumped, there wasn’t a takedown, he could have jumped on him, but he is such a man of his words, that’s what kind of hindered him to find out in a true mix martial arts fight where you can do everything.
Rampage Jackson via The Schmo’s YouTube channel
Jackson also revealed that back in his era, many light heavyweights would have directly shot for a takedown against Pereira. Many experts believe that at UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev will have to fight with a similar approach and mix it up instead of just swinging and banging.
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