Former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira expressed his opinion that Alex Pereira, the current holder of the belt in this division, can successfully compete in the heavyweight category.
"Honestly, I'm sure Alex can do whatever he wants to do. He can fight at heavyweight and destroy heavyweights. Because he has power, the ability to read his opponent, and power. This guy is stronger than any heavyweight I've ever trained with. Of course, any heavyweight like Tom Aspinall, Stipe Miocic, also have knockout power. But Alex is at a higher level," - quotes Teixeira Sherdog.
Recall that on October 5 in the main event of UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, USA, Pereira will defend his title against the encroachments of Khalil Rountree.