Who, How & When would be the next one for Alex Pereira?
This question is in the minds of every other fan of Alex, and I guess also in the minds of UFC management and Dana White definitely. Alex Pereira has definitely been phenomenal in his recent matches. The confidence he has shown is just spectacular. The striking, the leg kicks and the defense he shows is just magnificent. It’s a treat to watch Alex fight. All of the fans around the world is excited and are pumped to see who is Alex fighting the next. Let’s hope for the best.
The fight will Khalil was one of the best fights, a lot of people thought Khalil would turn some cards, Khalil did give his best, but Alex had an ultimate preparation for this fight. Alex came out stronger like always. He again proved then he is the goat in his division and it’s very hard to defeat him.
A lot of speculations is going around for Magomed Ankalaev being the next one for Alex. This would be decided after the Magomed & Rakic fight. Dana has somewhat confirmed that the winner would face Alex for the belt.
Both Magomed & Rakic are the top contenders for the fight. Both have studied Alex’s strategies from the past fights. The winner might have an advantage and can overpower Alex. But history speaks for Alex, he is becoming stronger and stronger day by day and fights by fights.
Rakic is #5 in the division now, making him and attractive choice for the Alex fight, whereas Magomed stands at #1. Magomed still has an upper hand and has impressive record of 20-1-1. Whereas Rakic record is 14-5-0. Magomed still beats Rakic record wise. But the fight would speak for themselves.
Fans around the world would prefer Magomed to be facing Alex, Magomed can be strongest fighter Alex would have come across. Clash of the titans if someone has to stay.
Magomed has 11 wins by Knockout and 6 first round finishes. Whereas Alex has 10 Wins by Knockout and 4 first round finishes. Considering Magomed’s Knockout finishes, he still above Alex. Numbers are speaking for themselves.
Seeing Magomed vs Alex will one of the iconic moments of the octagon. Dana never fails in making right decision. He did not just fix the next one with Alex, but he first chose Magomed vs Rakic and then the winner would face Alex. Some of the spectacular decision making by Dana.
Also, money involved would be huge considering Magomed Vs Alex. Both of them have their separate fan base. Fans would definitely want Alex fighting someone matching his skills and caliber.
Past fights have proved Alex to be unstoppable now, the posture and calmness he maintains is a treat to watch, Alex has developed himself to be a mature fighter right now. Finishing a fight isn’t a hard job for Alex now.
Alex has an amazing winning streak at the UFC. Speculation are also around that Alex might move up to other divisions. There was buzz that Alex is putting on weight, and might move up to others division, though moving into other division isn’t an easy job, but if Alex is really putting in theory weights and combining it with right amount of training and focus along with adding some skills can prove Alex a tough competition in the said class.
Moving to another division is a cleaver move if you have already dominated you own division. All is left is to check on other divisions and to dominate it like a king.
Future would tell us, what’s in the bucket for Alex
