Charles Oliveira has dropped an exciting update about Alex Pereira’s next fight.
‘Poatan’ recently relinquished his light heavyweight belt ahead of a rumored move up to heavyweight.
Whom Alex Pereira should face in his divisional debut has been a hot topic among MMA fans for weeks.
Who should Alex Pereira fight next?
Charles Oliveira breaks news during UFC 326 fight week
Charles Oliveira is currently doing the media rounds ahead of his BMF title fight with Max Holloway at UFC 326 on Saturday night.
‘Do Bronx’ was asked about the rumors that Alex Pereira could face Ciryl Gane in an interim heavyweight title fight due to the injury-induced absence of Tom Aspinall.
The former UFC lightweight champion issued an interesting response that has excited MMA fans.
“No Gane vs Pereira according to Charles Oliveira,” RMC Sports Combat wrote on Instagram.
The French outlet claims Oliveira said “something bigger is coming” when asked about Pereira’s heavyweight debut.
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Who is the frontrunner to face Alex Pereira next?
Fans in the comment section are convinced that Jon Jones will welcome Alex Pereira to heavyweight.
Last week, veteran MMA reporter Ariel Helwani claimed talks for that super fight are ongoing.
24 hours later, Jones confirmed he’s discussing a UFC White House fight with MMA’s premier league.
The former two-weight champion didn’t name his potential opponent, but Pereira is the only person linked to fighting him right now.
UFC CEO Dana White says fans can expect an announcement about his White House card this week.
So, we won’t have to wait long to find out if Jones vs Pereira is actually happening on June 14.
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