Pereira: "I would like to see the fight with Du Plessis take place at middleweight"

Dmitriy Kel Sept. 28, 2024, 6:03 a.m.

UFC featherweight champion Alex Pereira has confirmed that he plans to look to return to the middleweight division for a future fight with titleholder Dricus Du Plessis.

"I'd like [the fight with Du Plessis] to be at middleweight. I told everybody that I just need a break from chowing down at 84 pounds. Right now I feel good, healthy," - quotes the Brazilian Sports Illustrated.

Recall that on October 5 in the main event of UFC 307 Pereira will defend his belt in a fight with Khalil Rountree,

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