Alex Pereira saved UFC 303 by knocking out Jiří Procházka within the second spherical with a vicious head kick. He walked out of the Octagon with minimal harm, and followers are already discussing his subsequent struggle.
At mild heavyweight, Magomed Ankalaev is seemingly the one fighter with a case for a title problem. Nevertheless, extra followers need “Poatan” to maneuver up a weight class and have an excellent struggle with Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall.
Other than the loss to Israel Adesanya, Pereira has principally appeared invincible within the UFC. Is he actually that good or is he but to be correctly examined by a superior grappler? Right here’s Henry Cejudo’s two cents on the matter…
Henry Cejudo Expects Alex Pereira To Battle ‘Nicely-Rounded Wrestler’ Earlier than Taking On Jon Jones
In a latest episode uploaded on the Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru & Henry, the previous UFC champions mentioned the UFC 303 most important occasion. “Triple C” congratulated the Brazilian however rapidly identified how the result wasn’t shocking as a result of the struggle didn’t go to the bottom.
In response to Cejudo, Procházka ought to’ve averted a battle on the ft as Pereira will at all times have an edge there. He additionally thinks that the UFC mild heavyweight champion nonetheless must beat a exceptional wrestler like Ankalaev to show his well-roundedness.
“It’s not till Alex Pereira actually fights any person like Ankalaev the place I’m gonna say, ‘okay, this man is the…’ is he the true deal? 100% however, might he get previous a well-rounded wrestler? Somebody who’s going to usher in the grappling?”
“Triple C” criticized Pereira’s previous opponents within the UFC’s mild heavyweight division for making an attempt to strike with him. Like many, he believes that fights with heavyweights Jones and Aspinall will really take a look at his mettle due to the wrestling.
“The IQ of the sunshine heavyweight division, dude, I believe everyone simply desires to strike, Kamaru. I believe that’s the place every thing goes improper.”
Cejudo claims that Pereira hasn’t talked about combating Jones as a result of it gained’t be his ideally suited matchup. That is additionally why the previous UFC double champ is worked up to see Pereira vs. Ankalaev at mild heavyweight first.
“Both manner, Alex Pereira, he’s not mentioning Jon Jones as a result of I believe he is aware of that Jon Jones has that particular sauce, and it’s known as wrestling. However that being mentioned, I need to see the struggle with Ankalaev.”
