MMA analyst Chell Sonnen defined why he believes Alex Pereira will probably be a part of the UFC White Home card.
As everyone knows, Alex Pereira is arguably one of many greatest stars in all of blended martial arts, and maybe all of martial arts. His efficiency since arriving within the UFC has been superb, and he nonetheless appears like he has a shiny future forward of him at this level in his profession.
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After all, one of many huge questions is whether or not that future will probably be at gentle heavyweight, the place he at the moment holds the gold medal, or at heavyweight. Pereira has by no means been shy about his want to maneuver up the ranks, and if that occurs he might have the possibility to turn into the promotion’s first three-division world champion.
In a latest video on his channel, Chel Sonnen gave his ideas on Pereira doubtlessly showing within the White Home this summer season.
Sonnen’s tackle Pereira at UFC White Home
“I can say with confidence that Alex Pereira is within the playing cards for the White Home,” Sonnen stated on his YouTube channel. “It begs the query: Who’re we going to struggle? Alex Pereira is the (gentle heavyweight) world champion, however there’s been no discuss Alex and (Carlos) Ulberg. There is not any one else at 205 kilos that is sensible.”
“So I imagine Alex will come out and be a heavyweight on the White Home card. I additionally imagine he’ll face Cyril Gane. I additionally imagine that if we transfer up the reigning world champion and he fights, it will not simply be due to the belt. That is the place the thought of an interim title comes from.”
“If Pereira goes to go to heavyweight, he must be at heavyweight,” Sonnen stated. “I do not suppose Pereira would disagree with me. I believe it might be nice for Pereira to get the 205-pound belt again. … I do not suppose it might be a foul factor in any respect for them to struggle for the interim title.”
“I believe that is nice. I believe if Pereira and Cyril are going to struggle, it should take the belt. We have to schedule a potential 5 rounds. Pereira is the world champion. If the world champion fights, it ought to take the world championship. It may very well be an interim one.”
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Will that occur? BJPENN Nation, please share your ideas.
