“Tell the people we like that one,” Dana White teases huge matchup between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka for light heavyweight title fight

The light heavyweight title in the UFC remains vacant. Fans want to see Alex Pereira fight Jiri Prochazka for the title.

“Tell the people we like that one,” Dana White teases huge matchup between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka for light heavyweight title fight

Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka (Image via Imago)

UFC President Dana White dropped exciting news regarding a potential fight between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. They could compete for the vacant light heavyweight championship. Dana White spoke at the post-fight press conference of Week 4 of Dana White’s Contender Series.

A media member notified White that people wanted a matchup between Pereira and Prochazka. White replied, “Yeah it’s possible. We do too. Tell the people, we like that one.” The notion of Pereira stepping inside the octagon against the formidable and dynamic Prochazka is the recipe for an epic encounter. The potential matchup shows the athletes’ exceptional fighting abilities and the captivating narrative it could paint. Alex Pereira, a dominant kickboxer, meeting Prochazka’s unpredictable style remains a clash of contrasting techniques. White’s words soared due to the potential championship implications.

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White’s hint about this potential fight showcased the UFC’s promotional abilities. The concept of Pereira vs. Prochazka underscored the dynamic and ever-shifting nature of mixed martial arts. The MMA world is waiting for official announcements of the proposed light heavyweight title fight. Prochazka has yet to taste defeat in the UFC, while Pereira’s only loss in the UFC came against the current middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya.

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Prochazka suffered one of the most terrific shoulder injuries and is gunning for a comeback. Pereira defeated Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City via unanimous decision. A fight between the Czech Republican and the Brazilian would be a striking masterclass.

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Rivalry brewing between Anthony Smith and Alex Pereira

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Alex Pereira (Image Courtesy – Sports Illustrated)

Anthony Smith and Alex Pereira are similar in some ways as they moved from middleweight to the light heavyweight division. Smith lost to Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title, while Pereira is the former midweight division champion.

Smith commented on Alex Pereira’s move up in weight, saying that the Brazilian was not a scary monster in light heavyweight. Pereira reigned as a giant monster in the middleweight division. Smith’s comments did not go well with “Poatan,” who roasted Smith on his YouTube channel. He described “Lionheart” as a washed-up fighter. Recently, Smith faced Ryan Spann at UFC Singapore and won by decision. It was a rematch of the fight that Smith won by submission.

The chances of Smith and Pereira fighting are slim as both are in different career stages. Pereira is a title hopeful, while Smith’s best days might be behind him. Smith has consistently come up short when facing elite fighters.

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