“He can go to 246!” Glover Teixeira envisions compatriot Alex Pereira becoming three-division champion with heavyweight move around the corner

UFC veteran Glover Teixeira talks about Alex Pereira potentially moving to the heavyweight division after recent light-heavyweight title win.

“He can go to 246!” Glover Teixeira envisions compatriot Alex Pereira becoming three-division champion with heavyweight move around the corner

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Glover Teixeira has remained on the side of Alex Pereira since the beginning of Poatan’s MMA journey. He expressed confidence in Pereira’s ability to compete at heavyweight. He stated that “Poatan” walks around 233 pounds and could go up to 246.

Teixeira believed Pereira was disciplined enough for this transition to reach an optimal weight for heavyweight. Also, this could potentially lead him to a third UFC belt at heavyweight. Speaking on Trocação Franca, Glover Teixeira said: 

If he were to move up, he would change his diet and training routine outside the camp to gain mass. Poatan’ walks around 233 pounds and I think he can go to 246, but not [over that], you know? I think 242 would be good.
Glover Texeira on Alex Pereira’s future move
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However, he emphasized not going over 246 pounds. Teixeira’s insights provided a glimpse into Pereira’s potential expansion into a higher-weight class. This would add an interesting dimension to his UFC career.

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Alex Pereira is a remarkable fighter. He achieved two-division UFC champion status after a knockout victory against Jiri Prochazka earlier this November. This win marked his second UFC title, with a prior victory against Israel Adesanya in November 2022 for the middleweight title.

Alex Pereira made a strategic move to the light heavyweight division following his title loss in UFC 287. The former UFC middleweight champion, with a record of 9-2-0, expressed his intention to compete in the 205-pound division, eyeing potential matchups in the light heavyweight category.

Pereira’s decision was influenced by a desire for fresh challenges and opportunities in a new weight class. Alex Pereira became the new UFC Light Heavyweight champion at UFC 295. He is notable for being the first UFC fighter to become champion in both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions.

Alex Pereira will not return to the middleweight division

Alex Pereira has decided to stay in the UFC’s light heavyweight division permanently. He scrapped plans for a return to the middleweight class. Pereira cited the toll on his body as the primary reason for this decision. The announcement was made earlier this. Alex Pereira expressed that the physical demands of competing at middleweight were significant.

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

This decision comes after winning his second UFC belt with a TKO of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. Alex Pereira made significant contributions to the middleweight division. Pereira’s decisive win at UFC 281 marked a significant moment in the middleweight division, ending Israel Adesanya’s near-three-year reign. The rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been intense.

Adesanya reclaimed his title after defeating Pereira, adding another chapter to their highly anticipated encounter. The rivalry seemingly continued outside the ring. The rivalry is not over, as indicated by a Twitter exchange between Pereira and Adesanya, suggesting a potential trilogy.

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