“Trilogy at middleweight,” Alex Pereira shuts down rumors of Israel Adesanya trilogy for light heavyweight title

Pereira delivers statement on potential trilogy fight against former middleweight rival after light heavyweight win in debut fight at UFC 291.

Alex Pereira speaks on trilogy fight with Israel Adesanya (Image source: X)

Alex Pereira has put an end to the speculations surrounding a potential trilogy fight with Israel Adesanya. Poatan clarified that if it happens, it will be at middleweight. Pereira made an impressive debut in the light heavyweight category, securing a victory against Jan Blachowicz during UFC 291’s co-main event. He now sets his sights on competing for the vacant 205-pound title in his upcoming fights.

Addressing the possibility of a third encounter with Israel Adesanya, Pereira shared that he plans to return to middleweight to settle the score. He revealed that he took a break from the difficult weight cuts. However ‘Poatan’ definitely has plans to compete in the middleweight division once more. “I want to do one more fight at light heavyweight… trilogy at middleweight,” Pereira said.

Before the post-fight press conference at UFC 291, Pereira expressed his intentions to MMA Junkie and other reporters through an interpreter. He highlighted the need for one more fight in the light heavyweight division before making his comeback to middleweight, where he believes they are currently tied at 1-1.

Alex Pereira says he wants one more fight at light heavyweight and then the Israel Adesanya trilogy fight at middleweight ? #UFC291 pic.twitter.com/oGOUdo0Xyp
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) July 30, 2023

Pereira acknowledged that making the 185-pound limit was challenging. However, he assured everyone that middleweight is still part of his future plans. Despite the difficulties he faced during the weight cuts, Pereira stated that he feels recharged and energized after his recent light-heavyweight bout. The weight cut at light heavyweight is only 20 to 30 percent of what he had previously experienced.

Internet reacts to Alex Pereira’s plans to return to the Middleweight division

The internet loves a drawn-out rivalry and Pereira and Adesanya was nothing short of an epic one. After ‘Poatan’s recent statement at UFC 291, it looks like fans have to wait for a while. Here are some of the reactions to the declaration on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/najar/status/1685678321064103936?t=XDdLdtFfzq34x99ukWhOzQ&s=19

He has options. Glover made a good plan for him. He fights for LHW title, win or lose he goes for trilogy fight with Izzy. Both headline fights and he is getting PPV points.
— StockChartArt (@CasualtyWar) July 30, 2023

At LHW Pereira mauls Izzy
— SimplyRob ?? (@Justsimplyrob_) July 31, 2023

Obviously trilogy will be at light heavyweight
— ??????? ????? (@GroypGangAF) July 31, 2023

Stay at LHW Alex, trilogy for LHW belt is perfect scenario if it plays out, no need for middleweight again
— Knockout MMA (@KO_MMA_Picks) July 30, 2023

Damn he tryna do everything Izzy tried ? beat Jan, gonna get that 205 strap & then go for double champ.
— Justin (@JustinBrovvn) July 30, 2023

That wasn't a particularly flashy showing from him last night but that still solidified in my mind that Alex beats Izzy again next time. Especially at LHW. Izzy would have very little to offer against a patient Poatan.
— Clinch ?‍♂️ (@ClinchWizard) July 30, 2023

As if the ufc wouldn’t rather take the option of trilogy for the lhw belt. That fight is money. A harder to promote a third middleweight fight
— Scott Waugh ?? (@Iamskooterrr) July 31, 2023

HE WANTS TO BECOME DOUBLE CHAMP WITH ZERO DEFENSES, THAT'S MY GOAT LMAOO
— rocky ★ (@Kolioko_) July 30, 2023

He also said he’s expecting a title fight next on LHW, and he wants to fight Izzy on middle weight cuz they’re 1-1 on that weight class, so it only makes sense to have the deciding match in that weight class again.
— Felipe (@YouWillBeErased) July 31, 2023

Taking a brief break to recuperate, Pereira aims to resume his middleweight journey and address the unfinished business with Adesanya. The trilogy fight between these two talented fighters is highly anticipated and is expected to garner significant attention from the MMA community. With Pereira’s determination to make it happen in the middleweight division, the stage is set for an epic showdown in the future.

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