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Smith: Pereira will have problems at light heavyweight

Dmitriy Kel April 28, 2023, 5:38 a.m.
Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith

Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith commented on the transition Alexa Pereira to his division.

Recall that on April 8 at UFC 287, Pereira lost to Adesanya by knockout in a rematch and lost his belt. A few days after the fight, the Brazilian announced a change in weight category.

“I think he will have problems at light heavyweight. He looked like a monster in the middle division, but put him next to Alexander Rakic ​​- he will look small. In battles with fighters from the top 7, he will definitely not stand out in size.

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I think he is very strong on the stand. But in light heavyweight there are wrestlers with whom he will have a hard time. Ankalaev will easily translate him, Alex's task will be to get back on his feet. I would rather watch the fight between Pereira and Rakic, ”BJ Penn quotes Smith.

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