Former UFC welterweight champion Kamrau Usman suggestions Alex Pereira for achievement at heavyweight, warns UFC large males to be careful.
Following his sensational first spherical knockout over Jamahal Hill in the primary occasion of UFC 300, Alex Pereira’s legend has been taken to an additional stage. Whereas some nonetheless doubt his grappling skill, he has as soon as once more confirmed to be one of the harmful striker in all of MMA, no matter weight.
In his post-fight speech Pereira expressed his want to check the waters at heavyweight, opening the doorways to many enjoyable and fan-friendly fights. Previous to his reserving in opposition to Hill, there had been speak, principally rumours, of a battle between Tom Aspinall and Pereira.
Kamaru Usman predicts success for Alex Pereira at heavyweight
Speaking on the Pound 4 Pound podcast alongside Henry Cejudo, Usman mentioned Pereira’s most up-to-date win and his future. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ warned all these from light-heavyweight to heavyweight to be cautious of a matchup in opposition to Pereira.
“Everyone in that middleweight, mild heavyweight and heavyweight division are in hassle after they battle a man like Alex Pereira,” Usman stated.
“For those who don’t take the trail of least resistance and also you let him really battle in the way in which that he does have the largest benefit, I believe they’re all in hassle.”
Usman even said he believed Pereira may discover success in opposition to present interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall.
“I positively do give him likelihood in opposition to a man like Tom Aspinall however don’t speak nothing away from Tom,”Usman stated. “Tom is a savage as properly and he’s an issue for anyone to cope with.”
Pereira will seemingly defend his light-heavyweight title subsequent, doubtlessly in opposition to former vacant title problem Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira additionally likes to maintain energetic, so if he’s to make the bounce, it is not going to be lengthy.
Who wins at heavyweight, Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira?